Trapiche Geisha
Panama
WashedLight
Cherrybook Index
68Noted
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology
Price position
$22.33/oz$89.00 for 113g
Price position appears once the price model has scored this lot.
Catalog summary
A washed lot from Boquete, Panama, indexed 68 on sparse evidence.
Based on the listing and catalog evidence
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Cherrybook last checked this listing 142 days ago.
Roaster’s notes
jasmine · white peach · lemon-raspberry custard
- Fruit
- Citrus
- Floral
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Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel; Cherrybook’s interpretation of the stated notes, not the roaster’s own categorization.
- Origin
- Boquete, PA
- Producer
- Peterson family
- Farm / Co-op
- Hacienda La Esmeralda
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1700 m
- Varietals
- Geisha
- Harvest
- —
- Weight
- 113g
- Bag price
- $89.00
- Price / oz
- $22.33/oz
- Brew
- —
from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated
Cherrybook Index (CBI)
Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology
68
Noted
Sparse signal
Confidence2 of 7 signals on file
Score is heavily shrunk toward 50; treat as a placeholder until more sources arrive.
How confidence affects the score
Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 23% of the signal universe on file. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 43% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.
The math on file: renormalized base 82.0 shrunk to 68.4 = 68.
Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, YouTube reviews, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings
- 84/ 78% weightReddit sentimentSentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
- 75/ 22% weightRoaster transparencyProducer / farm / lot disclosure depth
Sensory profileestimated
- Acidity
- 5
- Body
- 2
- Sweetness
- 4
- Balance
- 5
- Clean
- 5
Comps & alternatives
Roast it yourself
Green coffee from Hacienda La Esmeralda
Unroasted lots for home roasting. This listing and each lot below name Hacienda La Esmeralda in Panama.
Roastmasters
Panama Esmeralda Private Collection Geisha Natural
Boquete, Panama
Natural · Geisha · 1,500 to 1,700 m
jasmine, floral, lemony, cherry
$64.11/lb
at 1 lb
Roastmasters
Panama Esmeralda Private Collection Geisha Washed
Boquete, Panama
Washed · Geisha · 1,600 to 1,800 m
sweet lemon, jasmine, peaches, lemon-lime
$64.11/lb
at 1 lb
Tasting flight
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Reference · About the varietal & origin
About Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 84/100
Five independent Reddit threads give Bird Rock a favorable but nuanced picture. Contributors praised a run of incredible beans, a Gesha, a half-caf blend, and a wonderful brew, while one found its light roasts finicky.
bean qualityGesha and half-cafbrew sensitivity
Threads cited (5)
- r/Coffee · 22↑ · Coffee Scene San Diego
I made a long-winded response to a similar question back in October. It still applies for the most part, but with a few addendums: Bird Rock has won me over again - they've had a string of incredible beans lately that are impressive in their quality. Plus their service has been exemplary, providing thoughtful responses
- r/Coffee · 12↑ · Industry Pricing
I don’t have an answer for your question, but I bought this from Bird Rock. It was soooo good! I’m on their mailing list now for geshas.
- r/Coffee · 7↑ · 20g/340g (1:17) - 2:45~ brew time w/ 45 second bloom. Had a desire to share with you all.
20g/340g (1:17) - 2:45~ brew time w/ 45 second bloom. Had a desire to share with you all. ❤️ and thanks to bird rock coffee and Colombia for the wonderful coffee.
- r/Coffee · 4↑ · Besides Heart Coffee Rosters, are there known light roasters that roast beans to be orient
...ms with other lighter roasts from other roasters. Anyone find other good roasters that make good light roasts that work well for both brew methods? I’ve tried Bird Rock (since they are local relative to where I live), but their light roasts are too finicky. Verve has had some ok ones. Would love some recommendations
- r/Coffee · 3↑ · Recommended Half-Caff Blends?
I've found two solid roasters so far that offer half-caff blends: Bird Rock (Fifity-Fifty blend) and Onyx (Power Nap blend). Does anyone know of any others they'd recommend? For people like myself who have to cut back on caffeine, but don't want to sacrifice flavor and body these have been a lifesaver. Curious to hear.
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterShop tour
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (San Diego) | Hunter Pence
Lets Get Lexi (Alexis Pence) · 2.7K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeThis video covers Bird Rock Coffee Roasters; it is general roaster coverage.
Cherrybook summary of the video
The video features a visit to a Bird Rock Coffee Roasters location in San Diego. The hosts discuss their experience with the coffee and the shop's atmosphere, highlighting the quality of the coffee and the overall ambiance.
Inside this video
From Lets Get Lexi (Alexis Pence):
“It's like your soul is missing. You're like, I want to be a part of you down there, but I'm tasting you up here.”
“When this coffee is this good, it just like warms my heart with happiness.”
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