What does the Ninety Plus Panama Geisha lineup offer?

The Ninety Plus range includes Panama Geisha lots such as Juliette, Lotus Solkiln, Perci, Perci Red, Perci Ruby, and Sillvia Solkiln, alongside Ethiopian heirloom varieties including Kemgin, Tchembe, Nekisse, Nekisse Red, and Nekisse Ruby. Each lot carries documented origin, harvest season, variety, Level, altitude, processing method, and flavor notes, forming a tasting guide for specialty coffee drinkers.

Processing ranges from honey and natural sun-drying to the patented Solkiln dense method, red processing, and ruby processing. Solkiln uses special equipment in a house to control temperature and humidity, extending drying time to build flavor while keeping a washed-like cleanliness. Juliette and Lotus Solkiln come from the Panama Geisha Estate at 1,250 to 1,650 meters, with levels running from 39 to 95.

Ninety Plus, as a benchmark brand in the specialty coffee field, is renowned for its strict Level grading system and innovative processing methods. This article systematically reviews the full range of Ninety Plus beans recommended by Front Street Coffee, covering Juliette, Lotus Solkiln, Perci, Perci Red, Perci Ruby, and Sillvia Solkiln from the Panama Geisha Estate, as well as Kemgin, Tchembe, Nekisse, Nekisse Red, and Nekisse Ruby from Ethiopian regions. From honey processing and natural sun-drying to the patented Solkiln dense processing, red processing, and ruby processing, each one showcases unique flavor layers. The article fully retains the origin, harvest season, variety, Level, altitude, processing method, and flavor description of each bean, providing coffee enthusiasts with a detailed tasting guide and offering a glimpse into the future direction of specialty coffee.

Front Street Juliette (Juliette H2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Panama Geisha Estate,

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Geisha

【Level】: 39

【Altitude】: 1250m-1650m

【Processing Method】: Honey processing

【Flavor】: On the basis of the Geisha variety's inherent flavors, it is also rich in floral aromas. On the palate, there are notes of orange peel, caramel, and dried cashew fruit.

Front Street Lotus Solkiln (Lotus Solkiln H2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Panama Geisha Estate

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Geisha

【Level】: 95

【Altitude】: 1250m-1650m

【Processing Method】: Ninety Plus patented Solkiln dense processing method——in a house, special equipment controls temperature and humidity to extend drying time, enhancing flavor while maintaining a washed-like cleanliness.

【Flavor】: A blended aroma of fig and honey, with layers of melon, kiwi, and mild tropical fruit flavors on the palate.

Front Street Perci (Perci N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Panama Geisha Estate,

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Geisha

【Level】: 39

【Altitude】: 1250m-1650m

【Processing Method】: Natural sun-drying

【Flavor】: Intense flavors of cherry, carob, vanilla, tropical fruit, and mixed fruit juice.

Front Street Perci Red (Perci Red N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Panama Geisha Estate

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Geisha

【Level】: 95

【Altitude】: 1250m-1650m

【Processing Method】: Ninety Plus patented “red processing”. It approaches but surpasses natural sun-drying

【Flavor】: Red processing further highlights vanilla, tropical fruit, and mixed fruit juice flavors. Mango and pineapple notes carry a hint of sweet wine. Banana, red grape, honey, and peach flavors remain unchanged.

Front Street Perci Ruby (Perci Ruby N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Panama Geisha Estate

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Geisha

【Level】: 195

【Altitude】: 1250m-1650m

【Processing Method】: Ninety Plus patented “ruby processing”

【Flavor】: After ruby processing, there are intense brandy and honey tropical fruit flavors. Mango and pineapple tropical fruit flavors become bold and wild. Banana, red grape, honey, and peach carry a hint of alcohol.

Front Street Sillvia Solkiln (Sillvia Solkiln N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Panama Geisha Estate

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Geisha

【Level】: 95

【Altitude】: 1250m-1650m

【Processing Method】: Ninety Plus patented Solkiln natural sun-drying method——in a house, special equipment controls temperature and humidity to extend drying time, enhancing flavor while maintaining a washed-like cleanliness.

【Flavor】: Noticeable juicy mouthfeel on the palate, rich in intense tropical fruit flavors, with notes of pineapple shortbread and a long-lasting finish.

Front Street Kemgin (Kemgin W2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Ethiopia Wellega, Sidama, and Yirgacheffe regions

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Ethiopian heirloom varieties

【Level】: 7

【Altitude】: 1750—2000m

【Processing Method】: Washed

【Flavor】: White peach, lime, honeydew melon, ginseng, carob.

Front Street Tchembe (Tchembe N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Ethiopia Yirgacheffe region

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Ethiopian heirloom varieties

【Level】: 7

【Altitude】: 1750—2000m

【Processing Method】: Natural sun-drying

【Flavor】: Noticeable heavy body on the palate, with flavors of earth, dark fruits, and a slight citrus note.

Front Street Nekisse (Nekisse N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Ethiopia Wellega and Sidama regions

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Ethiopian heirloom varieties

【Level】: 12

【Altitude】: 1750—2000m

【Processing Method】: Natural sun-drying

【Flavor】: Clean and multi-layered on the palate. Peach, berry, and passion fruit flavors are balanced with cream and milk chocolate, making it a classic great coffee. From hot to cold, it continually reveals subtle floral notes, blueberry, and notes of fragrant wood and cocoa.

Front Street Nekisse Red (Nekisse Red N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Ethiopia Wellega and Sidama regions

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Ethiopian heirloom varieties

【Level】: 39

【Altitude】: 1750—2000m

【Processing Method】: Natural sun-drying

【Flavor】: The red processing method enhances blueberry, cherry, brandy, and dark chocolate flavors. At the same time, it maintains the balance of fruit and chocolate and its multi-layered mouthfeel. The balance is extremely subtle. It is a rare great coffee.

Front Street Nekisse Ruby (Nekisse Ruby N2):

【Origin】: Ninety Plus Ethiopia Wellega and Sidama regions

【Harvest Season】: 2013~2014

【Variety】: Ethiopian heirloom varieties

【Level】: 95

【Altitude】: 1750—2000m

【Processing Method】: Natural sun-drying

【Flavor】: Incredible blueberry, cherry, and brandy notes, with rich layers yet bright and clean, and a deep dark chocolate flavor that is almost like pure cocoa powder.

Source: Barista's Blog

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