PerciN2: 90+ Panama Geisha Natural Process Coffee

If you’ve ever blindly tasted a coffee and guessed Ethiopia—but ended up with Panama, and not even a typical Geisha—you’re not alone. That’s exactly what happened during the initial cupping of 90+ PerciN2. What starts as a simple sensory test quickly turns into a reevaluation of everything you thought you knew about Geisha flavor.

PerciN2 is a 2013–2014 vintage Panamanian Geisha from the 90+ Estate, grown at 1250–1650m altitude and processed using the natural (dry) method. It’s catalogued under 90+ Level 39, with a bold profile unlike traditional Geisha: think cherry, carob, vanilla, tropical fruits, and mixed juices—not just floral and citrus.

What Is 90+ PerciN2?

PerciN2 is a single-origin coffee produced by the 90+ Estate in Panama. It’s a Geisha variety grown between 1250 and 1650 meters above sea level, and processed using the natural (sun-dried) method. The coffee was released between 2013 and 2014, and is categorized under 90+ Level 39. It comes in 30kg jute sacks (green), 5kg cardboard boxes (green), and 125g tins (roasted).

Why the Name 'Perci'?

The name 'Perci' is derived from 'perspective.' It reflects a pivotal moment during sensory evaluation when tasters experienced an unexpected and memorable impression—something that shifted their understanding of the coffee. Originally, many cuppers mistook it for an Ethiopian natural, not a Panamanian Geisha. That surprise is exactly what 'Perci' is meant to capture: a different viewpoint on what Geisha can be.

Flavor Profile: Beyond Traditional Geisha

While classic Panamanian Geisha is known for notes of chamomile, orange, and jasmine, PerciN2 takes a dramatically different direction. The expected floral and citrus notes are present but subtle. Instead, the cup explodes with intense flavors of cherry, carob, vanilla, tropical fruits, and blended fruit juices. Additional tasting notes include mango, pineapple, carob, banana, plum, red grape, honey, peach, and even red coral. This is not your typical Geisha cup.

Natural Processing: Why It Matters

PerciN2 is processed using the natural (dry) method, where ripe coffee cherries are dried in the sun with the fruit still intact. This method retains more of the fruit’s sugars and compounds, leading to a coffee with higher body and a more pronounced, complex fruit character. Natural processing is one reason why this Geisha tastes so unlike its washed counterparts—and why it was initially mistaken for an Ethiopian natural.

How to Approach This Coffee

Given its non-traditional flavor profile, PerciN2 challenges usual expectations for Geisha. It performs well as a single-origin pour-over or French press, where its fruit intensity and sweetness can shine. Avoid masking it with overly light roasts or delicate brewing methods that might not complement its bold fruitiness. Think juicy, sweet, and layered—like a mixed fruit cocktail in a cup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about 90+ PerciN2 coffee?

90+ PerciN2 is a Panamanian Geisha processed naturally at high altitude (1250–1650m), producing intense tropical and stone fruit flavors like cherry, mango, pineapple, and carob—far from the typical floral, citrus notes of conventional Geisha.

What processing method does PerciN2 use?

PerciN2 is processed using the natural (dry) method, meaning the coffee cherries are dried with the fruit still on the bean, which enhances sweetness and fruitiness in the cup.

Where is 90+ PerciN2 from?

PerciN2 comes from the 90+ Estate in Panama, specifically their Geisha plantation, and was produced between the 2013 and 2014 harvest seasons.

What does PerciN2 taste like?

The coffee features a bold flavor profile with strong notes of cherry, carob, vanilla, tropical fruits, and mixed juices, as well as mango, pineapple, banana, plum, red grape, honey, peach, and red coral.

What is the altitude of the 90+ PerciN2 farm?

The coffee is grown at elevations between 1250 and 1650 meters above sea level, contributing to its bright acidity and complex fruit development.

How was the name 'Perci' chosen?

'Perci' comes from 'perspective,' reflecting a surprising sensory experience during cupping that changed tasters’ understanding of the coffee—they first thought it was Ethiopian, not Panamanian Geisha.

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