{"product_id":"oma-franceschi-geisha-natural-lot-gn202-panama","title":"OMA - Franceschi, Geisha Natural Lot GN202 | Panama","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanama — Carlos Aguilera Franceschi Geisha (Natural) — Lot GN202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🌸 Jasmine • 🍊 Tangerine • 🍇 Blackcurrant • ☕ Breakfast Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlos Aguilera Franceschi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franceschi (Carmen Estate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paso Ancho Valley, Volcán, Chiriquí, Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geisha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,650–1,900 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLot:\u003c\/strong\u003e GN202\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot GN202 from Franceschi is a Natural Geisha from one of Panama's most prestigious estates — grown in the Paso Ancho Valley at up to 1,900 metres, where proximity to both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans creates one of the world's most singular micro-climates for coffee. Dry, sun-drenched days paired with cool, frost-free nights produce cherry of exceptional density and sweetness, which the Franceschi team then dries whole to deepen and concentrate every characteristic note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Franceschi\" project, led by Carlos Aguilera Franceschi and his partner Jean Paul Langenstein, combines the estate's own lots with cherries from trusted local farmers, processing them through a range of fermentation techniques designed to express the finest qualities of each batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Franceschi family arrived in Panama from France in 1800, eventually diversifying into cattle ranching, farming, and ship-building. In 1950, Carmen Franceschi suggested to her husband Efrain that they plant coffee — and Carmen Estate was born, named in her honour. Today, the third generation of the family manages the farm: Carlos Aguilera Franceschi, who alongside partner Jean Paul Langenstein has evolved the estate into one of Panama's most celebrated specialty producers. Located in Paso Ancho, Tierras Altas, Chiriquí, the farm benefits from renowned volcanic black soils and dual oceanic influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural process for Lot GN202 involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eSelective hand-picking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ripe cherries harvested at peak maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDensity sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Only the finest, densest fruit proceeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eNatural fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries undergo Franceschi's controlled Natural fermentation protocol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eWhole-cherry drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries dried intact on raised beds, concentrating sugars and aromatic depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eExtended rest\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slow drying at high altitude allows full Natural fermentation development before milling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Natural process at Franceschi amplifies the Geisha variety's inherent florality whilst adding deep fruit sweetness and tea-like refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, lingering Geisha Natural with exquisite aromatic refinement. 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