97 Points of Brilliance: Panama Geisha Coffee from Bambito Estate Shines in Coffee Review
When Coffee Review described our Panama Bambito Estate Geisha as “A stunning washed Panama Geisha — luminous, elegant, and perfumed with tropical florals and citrus, offering extraordinary clarity and depth in equal measure,” and awarded it an extraordinary 97 points, we were beyond thrilled.
This 97-point coffee ranks among the highest-rated coffees in the world and represents years of collaboration, care, and commitment between Mostra Coffee and Bambito Estate Coffee Farm in Panama.
Our partnership began in April 2019, when we first cupped a Geisha lot from Bambito Estate and immediately recognized its brilliance. After roasting, we emailed owner Priscilla Sitton to tell her how exceptional her coffee was. Little did we know that this stirring email would be as impactful as it was, and would lead to our longstanding friendship.
In 2021, Bambito Estate won 1st place in the Best of Panama coffee competition with its now-famous “Avalanche of Flavor” lot, which sold for a record-breaking $1,502 per pound at auction. Our 97-point Panama Geisha coffee is a sibling to that champion lot, grown from the same Geisha trees and crafted with identical precision.
From Crop to Cup:
The Craft Behind Bambito Estate’s Geisha
Nestled between two national forest parks near Volcán Barú, Bambito Estate sits at 1,660–1,800 meters above sea level, an altitude that yields coffees of extraordinary sweetness and clarity. Founded in 1945 by Alberto Sitton Rios, the family farm is now in its fourth and fifth generations, with Priscilla leading the estate’s pursuit of excellence.
“Our production is very small,” Priscilla explains. We pay very strict attention to the harvesting process. Only expert pickers harvest our geisha plantations, permanent workers that have been on the farm for many years."
"We give harvesters weekly seminars about the picking process and the color of the correct bean to be harvested, Brix grades are taken randomly during the day. We even have a weekly reward for the best picker."
That precision shows in every cup. Coffee Review’s blind assessment described this Bambito Estate coffee as “dazzling and crystalline,” with notes of frangipani, white peach, Meyer lemon, vanilla bean, and wild honey. It offers lively, balanced acidity, a silky, lilting mouthfeel, and a long, harmonious finish that lingers with fruit and floral sweetness.
Each detail, from soil health to selective picking, contributes to the clarity and balance that define this 97-point Panama Geisha coffee.
Sustainability and Social Impact
at Bambito Estate
Excellence at Bambito Estate extends far beyond the cup. The farm embodies sustainability and community responsibility, recycling materials, reusing coffee pulp as organic fertilizer, and running its own greenhouse and cupping lab for plant genetics and quality control.
Their Social Responsibility Program provides breakfast to local school children, a summer school for workers’ kids, and community holiday celebrations that bring everyone together. “We are a small team,” Priscilla says, “but I feel very blessed and grateful for each one of them.”
These values which display respect for land, people, and legacy, are precisely why we’re proud to feature Bambito Estate Geisha among our most cherished offerings.
Mostra Coffee and Bambito Estate:
A Partnership for Good
At Mostra Coffee, we believe that coffee is a bridge between worlds. Our work with Bambito Estate Coffee Farm reflects our shared dedication to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and economic empowerment.
As a specialty coffee roaster in the USA, we strive to partner with producers who champion their communities. Our diverse team composed of women, minorities, veterans, and immigrants, mirrors that same spirit of inclusivity and drive for excellence.
Together with Priscilla Sitton and her team, we’re building on years of trust and shared purpose to create something truly exceptional.
Coffee Review’s 97-Point Rating:
A Milestone for Specialty Coffee
Earning a 97-point Coffee Review rating isn’t just a number—it’s recognition of craft at its highest level. It represents the countless hours of pruning, picking, tasting, and refining that make Bambito Estate Geisha one of the most celebrated coffees on the planet.
From that first encouraging email in 2019 to this milestone in 2025, our journey together is a testament to what’s possible when passion and partnership guide every decision.
Taste the 97 Points for Yourself
Experience the brilliance of Panama Geisha coffee from Bambito Estate, roasted with care by Mostra Coffee. Savor a cup that’s more than extraordinary: it’s a story of perseverance, sustainability, and friendship from crop to cup.
