Lot 403 is a meticulous honey-processed Geisha, balancing florality and sweetness. The honey method enhances body while preserving the delicate jasmine and mandarin notes that make this coffee shine. Its purity and grace define the Lerida signature — a luminous expression of craftsmanship and altitude.

Relationship of Trust and Inspiration

Our relationship with Finca Lérida and Maria Antonella Amoruso started this year 8. Kevin won the French Barista Championship 2025 using one of her Geisha lots, a coffee that perfectly captured the elegance of terroir and florality, very similar to this one. We will continue to work hand in hand with Maria and her team, exploring new expressions of this iconic re-new terroir. What unites us is a deep belief that coffee, when guided by care and honesty, can express both beauty and emotion. We have 2 lots available online and a third one with very minimal quantity to taste in our shop, the one used at the World Barista Championships.

A Legacy Rooted in Boquete

At the heart of Boquete’s misty highlands stands Maria Antonella Amoruso, a Boquete-born entrepreneur, mother of six and lifelong coffee devotee. She leads the Lérida Coffee group, a collection of five estates across the region including the historic Finca Lérida in Alto Quiel, the nearby farms Michella and Flora in Volcancito, and Amelia and Esplenderosa in Jaramillo.

A Century of Heritage and Excellence

Since taking the reins of this century-old estate, which has passed through three families, Maria has guided Finca Lérida into a new era of international recognition. Under her leadership, the farm has consistently ranked among the Top 10 producers at the Best of Panama, earning some of the competition’s highest scores in both the Geisha and Varietal categories.

Recent results include 9th place for Geisha Washed and 11th place for Geisha Natural in 2023, following 17th place for Natural in 2022 and 9th place for Washed in 2021, continuing a tradition of excellence that began in 2001 when Finca Lérida achieved the two highest auction bids in Best of Panama history.

From the Pioneers to the Present

Finca Lérida’s story began in 1924 when Norwegian engineer Toleff Bache Mönniche and his wife Julia established the first coffee plantation in Boquete’s Alto Quiel. During the 1950s, Alfredo and Inga Collins continued to nurture the land, passing it down to their sons Hans and Charlie, who carried the estate’s reputation into the twenty-first century.

In 2008, when Maria encountered the opportunity to acquire the estate, it felt like a return to her roots, a continuation of the passion for coffee she had inherited from her grandfather. Since then, she has dedicated herself to preserving Finca Lérida’s spirit while elevating its quality and presence on the world stage.

People at the Core

Beyond her pursuit of exceptional coffee, Maria has placed the well-being of her team at the center of the estate’s success. She has implemented housing and food programs, education for workers’ children, and fair, motivating compensation structures. These initiatives reflect her conviction that the sustainability of excellence depends first and foremost on the people who make it possible.

A Living Landscape

The flagship 100-hectare estate in Alto Quiel is a landscape of balance and harmony. Seventy hectares are planted with Geisha trees, complemented by Orange Bourbon, SL28, SL34, Typica and Catuai. The remaining thirty hectares are protected forest, a natural sanctuary that safeguards native species, biodiversity and the ecological integrity of Boquete’s mountains.

Continuing the Vision

Under Maria Antonella Amoruso’s stewardship, Finca Lérida continues to honor its founding principle: to cultivate beauty without compromising the land. Every Geisha cherry grown here carries the depth of its volcanic soil, the clarity of its altitude and the soul of a century-old heritage reimagined for the future.