Volcanic soil, pristine altitude, and generations of coffee expertise. This washed Gesha grown on the Los Alpes Farm from Panama's celebrated Janson Estate represents everything we love about the Pinnacle Series.
Following the sell-out of our first 2025 Pinnacle release, we're thrilled to present our 2nd release. A meticulously crafted washed Gesha from one of Panama's most respected coffee families. As always with Pinnacle releases, this represents months of careful selection and relationship building with producers who share our obsession with exceptional coffee.
Meet Our Second Pinnacle Release for 2025
This season's second Pinnacle release returns us to the legendary Janson Estate, this time showcasing their Los Alpes Farm in the western highlands of Chiriqui Province. Our team selected this washed processed Gesha grown under the shadow of Volcán Barú, where mineral-rich volcanic soils and pristine elevation create the perfect conditions for cultivating the world's most prized coffee variety.
Origin: Volcan, Panama
Farm: Los Alpes, Janson Estate
Processing: Washed
Variety: Gesha
Tasting notes: Mango, cantaloupe, vibrant passionfruit
Volcanic Terroir at Its Finest
What makes this release truly special is its terroir. Grown in the volcanic highlands under Volcán Barú's shadow, this Gesha benefits from the unique microclimate that has made Panama synonymous with world-class specialty coffee. The mineral-rich volcanic soils, combined with the farm's optimal elevation, create growing conditions that allow the Gesha variety to express its most complex and nuanced characteristics. The Janson family has generations of coffee expertise which shine through in every aspect of this lot.
(Left to right) Kai Janson 4th generation coffee producer with Gab Tan, Veneziano brand ambassador in March 2025
The Art of Washed Processing
While our first 2025 release showcased the fruit-forward intensity of natural processing, this new release from Janson Estate lot demonstrates the elegant clarity that defines exceptional washed Gesha. The careful fermentation and washing process highlights the coffee's inherent sweetness while allowing the volcanic terroir to shine through, creating a cup that's both vibrant and refined.
The result? A coffee that bursts with tropical fruit notes. Think ripe mango and sweet cantaloupe – balanced by the bright, aromatic intensity of passionfruit. This is truly is one of Panama's finest washed geshas.
Continuing the Pinnacle Legacy
Since launching the Pinnacle Series in 2020, we've consistently sought out the world's most exceptional coffees from farms that represent the absolute pinnacle of quality and innovation. Our relationship with Janson Estate spans years, built on mutual respect for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
This Los Alpes Gesha continues our tradition of bringing you coffees that aren't just premium – they're truly extraordinary. Each Pinnacle release represents countless hours of evaluation, relationship building, and selection by our green coffee team, ensuring that every lot meets our exacting standards for complexity, clarity, and character.
Kai Janson cupping a range of lots including the Los Alpes Gesha in March 2025
Limited Release, Unlimited Potential
True to Pinnacle tradition, our Janson Estate Los Alpes Gesha is available in extremely limited quantities. Whether you're brewing filter or pulling espresso shots, this versatile roast delivers the kind of complexity and elegance that reminds you why Gesha remains the world's most coveted coffee variety.
For café owners seeking to offer customers something genuinely exceptional, or home brewers ready to explore coffee at its most refined, this washed Gesha represents everything that specialty coffee can achieve when terroir, variety, and expertise align perfectly.
The Janson Estate Los Alpes Gesha is available now – but not for long.
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