Kotowa Coffee Exclusive Geisha Collection

Hybrid Natural Lot 251B - Hybrid Washed Lot 252B

$60.00

We are thrilled to share a fully collaborative and exclusive Special Reserve, Blackboard x Kotowa release from Boquete’s high slopes. Two exclusive Geisha lots, co-developed at origin by Ricardo Koyner and Danny Andrade, take the same hillside on different tracks. One follows a Hybrid Washed path for crystalline structure. The other runs a Hybrid Natural programme for deeper fruit and texture. Both were harvested in April 2025 between 1,900 and 2,125 MASL.

  • Hybrid Natural Lot 251B: Jasmine, dried apricot, blood orange, rockmelon, golden kiwi and raw sugar
  • Hybrid Washed Lot 252B: Jasmine, gardenia, white peach, kumquat, tangerine and coffee blossom
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Producer

Kotowa Coffee Farms

Region

Silvia Marina Farm, El Salto, Boquete

Country

Panama

Altitud

1900 - 2125 MASL

Meet the Producer:

Producer: Kotowa Coffee Farms

Kotowa means “mountains”. The Koyner family has worked Boquete’s valley for four generations, pairing spring-water processing with slow, low-temperature drying and strict traceability. Environmental care sits at the core, from ultra-low water use per kilo and composting of pulp, to forest protection and a daycare for pickers’ children. Their record includes multiple Best of Panama wins and national recognition for clean industry and quality.

Silvia Marina is one of Kotowa’s farm blocks, sitting a little higher than the neighbouring Duncan Farm block. Regenerated from bare, nutrient-poor ground and now Silvia Marina is celebrating its first full harvest. In 2025 it placed 10th in Best of Panama, Geisha Washed, a strong signal of potential. Kotowa also stewards Las Brujas, Duncan, Rio Cristal and Carolina across Boquete’s microclimates, each site adding depth to the programme.

the Processing Method:

Processing Method: Hybrid Natural Lot 251B - Hybrid Washed Lot 252B

The Hybrid Series is one of many various processing protocols created by Danny Andrade through his brand Processing Methods Bootcamp. Processing Methods Bootcamp is a culmination of Danny’s travels, research, hands-on trials and experiments. His vision behind this endeavour is to connect producers with coffee professionals and by unifying the language of processing methods.

The Hybrid Series focusses on the application of anaerobic and aerobic fermentation on each lot. This allows Blackboard Coffee Roasters, in collaboration with the particular producer, the ability to create a complex and well-structured cup with a crisp acidity.

Meet the coffees:

Hybrid Natural Lot 251B

Flavour Profile:

Jasmine, dried apricot, blood orange, rockmelon, golden kiwi and raw sugar

Processing Method:

After harvesting in April 2025, the cherries undergo two days of sealed fermentation, then are pulped and soaked in spring water for 24 hours, after which, the parchment is rinsed again to achieve high flavour clarity. Finally, a gentle two-week drying phase brings the beans to 12% moisture before resting.

Brew Recipe:

  • Dose: 15g of coffee
  • Yield: 240g of water
  • Ratio: 1:16
  • Brew Time: 2:40 min
  • Water Temperature: 95°C

Hybrid Washed Lot 252B

Flavour Profile:

Jasmine, gardenia, white peach, kumquat, tangerine and coffee blossom

Processing Method:

This coffee starts with a careful selection of Geisha cherries for the Lot 252B’s Hybrid Washed process. After harvesting in April 2025, the cherries undergo two days of sealed fermentation, then are pulped and soaked in spring water for 24 hours, after which, the parchment is rinsed again to achieve high flavour clarity. Finally, a gentle two-week drying phase brings the beans to 12% moisture before resting.

Brew Recipe:

  • Dose: 15g of coffee
  • Yield: 240g of water
  • Ratio: 1:16
  • Brew Time: 2:40 min
  • Water Temperature: 95°C

What our customers say

Special Reserve Coffee Frequent Questions

Special Reserve is where we get to play with world-class coffee. Sourced by our Managing Director Danny Andrade through direct ties to recognised farms like Hacienda La Esmeralda and La Palma & El Tucán and kotowa coffee farms. These lots are truly something special showcasing origin, terroir and the variety in every cup. This coffees have a cupping score of +90 points.

Our Special Reserve coffees are freshly roasted the same week we ship it to our customers. More than being fresh roasted coffee, this coffee crop is usually from the same year so it is also fresh green coffee.

The Special Reserve tier is carefully selected by its coffee quality and the work behind the lots. The farms behind this coffees are close relationships with Danny Andrade & Blackboard Coffee Roasters and sometimes we work together in the processing of the coffees with collaboration of Processing Methods Bootcamp.

In Blackboard Coffee Roasters values, creating real long lasting relationships with farmers where we share our experience on processing and supporting them to improve their coffee quality its vital for us.

Special Reserve is the most clear example of our close relationship with producers and it will spread to our Limited Release and Single Origin tiers in the future.

This coffees are carefully selected from world recognised farmers which national and international awards in different competitions. Also, some of this lots are only available in small batches and difficult to source and with a very high cost. As in the wine industry, producing amazing coffees is a craft and requires years of experience that will be seen in the quality of the coffee and the final price.