The Geisha-Gesha Debate: Coffee Etiquette in the Making
This might just change your routine: The coffee world is fighting over a single word. For years, "geisha" was shorthand for a rare, floral Panamanian coffee, while "gesha" referred to the broader, less prestigious category. But now, the cognoscente are cracking down on the misuse of "geisha," demanding it be reserved for the specific variety. Is this a victory for precision, or a battle over exclusivity? The answer hinges on how we navigate the evolving language of coffee. The confusion began when "geisha" became a marketing tool, stripped of its origins. The true geisha, a mutation of the arabica plant…
