Janson Family Los Alpes Gesha Natural - Panama

A natural Gesha built for the competition table

We’re proud to present the Janson Los Alpes Natural Gesha. A rare and highly desired Panamanian coffee from Janson Family Farm. This lot shows a striking floral lift led by jasmine, paired with ripe tropical fruit tones of peach, strawberry, and mango. The cup is sweet and juicy, layered with citrus detail, a rounded body, and a lively acidity that highlights the character of Gesha grown and processed at Los Alpes using careful natural methods.

Key Characteristics

• Producer: Janson Family Farm (Janson Coffee)

• Variety: Green Tip Gesha

• Farm / Plot: Los Alpes

• Processing: Natural, sun-dried with extended fermentation

• Fermentation: 48h anaerobic

• Flavor profile: Mandarin, bergamot, tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava, melon, peach, strawberry, mango, jasmine, orange zest, dark chocolate, black tea, lavender

• Body and acidity: Juicy and syrupy with a full body, high acidity, and a clean finish

• Experience: A layered and expressive cup that delivers a clear and memorable take on Panamanian Gesha

Why it stands out

• Reputation: Janson Coffee is known for award-level coffees and regular participation in Best of Panama

• Terroir: Grown at 1600–1700 meters in volcanic soils of the Chiriquí Highlands, ideal for Gesha

• Process: A focused natural approach that builds sweetness and fruit depth while fermentation adds extra dimension

Story

The Janson Farms story is rooted in family commitment and long-term care for the land. It began in 1926 when Carl Axel Janson, only 21 years old, left Sweden for Panama and started what would become a multi-generation legacy.

Like several farms founded in the same era, the land was first used for dairy farming. It wasn’t until the 1980s that its potential for coffee became clear. In 1990, Carl’s sons Michael, Carl, Ricardo, and Peter took over and formally established Janson Coffee, guided by the same focus on quality and respect for nature. Today, the farms are led by Kai, Janette, and Miguel, continuing the family’s work with high-end specialty coffees, including Panama Gesha.

Janson Coffee operates two farms along the Talamanca Mountain Range on the slopes of the Tizingal and Barú volcanoes. Hacienda Las Lagunas sits west of Barú, named for its wetlands and lagoons, surrounded by protected natural areas that support birdlife and wildlife. Los Alpes, named after the Swiss Alps, borders La Amistad International Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching between Panama and Costa Rica.

Coffees from the Janson family are produced in small volumes and handled with care at every step, allowing each lot to reflect its place and process with clarity.