Panama, Ninety Plus Gesha – Thermolic™

Ninety Plus is a project that connects Ethiopian coffee tradition with Panamanian volcanic soil. Founder Joseph Brodsky began in southern Ethiopia, where he spent years studying varieties, terroir and fermentation. That’s where the vision was born: a farm that treats nature with respect while pushing the boundaries of coffee processing.

Gesha and Barú Estates lie in the cloud forests around Volcán Barú. Former cattle pastures here were gradually reforested with native trees, and only then was Ethiopian Gesha planted beneath the canopy. The trees are spaced further apart, leaving room for the forest to thrive – coffee is part of the ecosystem. The result is an environment with high biodiversity and an exceptionally clean, complex cup profile.

Processing – Thermolic™

This lot is processed using Thermolic™, one of Ninety Plus’ signature experimental methods:

• freshly picked cherries are sealed in an anaerobic environment

• using the sun, they are gently warmed to a predetermined fermentation temperature

• controlled heat accelerates the breakdown of sugars in the mucilage and boosts sweetness

• the entire process happens without oxygen, encouraging specific microorganisms and building layered, complex flavors

Thermolic™ processing brings a velvety body, juiciness, and a character that balances between an energetic burst of fruit and elegant chocolate depth.

What makes this coffee special?

The combination of high-altitude Panamanian estates, the Gesha variety, and Thermolic™ processing makes this coffee a clear example of why Ninety Plus is a reference name in the specialty world. Regenerative forest farming, extreme cherry selection and precisely controlled fermentation produce a cup that feels more like a fine dining dessert than “just” coffee.

It’s a lot for those who seek a rare, memorable experience – whether for mindful filter rituals at home or as the showpiece on a café menu.

Flavour profile

Apricots in chocolate, mandarin, peach
Juicy, clean fruit with mandarin-like acidity, a velvety body and a sweet apricot-and-chocolate finish.

Enjoy the story in every bean

Every Ninety Plus bean carries a piece of a bigger story – from the reforested slopes of Volcán Barú to experimental fermentation tanks. This Panama is the result of years of searching, curiosity and a willingness to take risks in the name of flavour. Just brew it and let the cup do the talking.