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Gesha
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Gesha is the same Coffea arabica cultivar widely marketed as Geisha (see the Geisha variety page); the Gesha spelling reflects the Ethiopian place name associated with the landrace’s origin, while Geisha became common in Panama and international trade. Tall, elongated-bean plants deliver low yields and extraordinary aromatic potential at elevation. Cup profile matches elite Geisha expectations: jasmine, citrus blossom, bergamot, tropical fruit, and refined tea-like body with vibrant acidity. Specialty roasters use both names for light-roasted filter coffees and competition lots from Panama, Ethiopia, and expanding origins.
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History
Collections near Ethiopia’s Gesha area supplied the germplasm later known as Gesha/Geisha.
Centroamerican research distribution spread Gesha-type seed among regional trial plots.
Panama plantings preserved the cultivar until its cup quality was later rediscovered.
International fame under the Geisha label fixed dual naming in the specialty industry.
Ethiopian exporters and farms reclaimed Gesha naming for origin-authentic lots.
Producers and auctions listed Gesha and Geisha interchangeably depending on market preference.