At Hydrangea, it’s no surprise that we enjoy fruit-forward, process-forward coffees. We love washed coffees as well, but it’s rare to find a cup that achieves a true balance of both. Elipse from Iris Estate is one of those standouts. Nestled high in the mountains of Volcán, Panama (up to 2,300 MASL), Iris Estate is among the highest-elevation farms in Latin America. Rich volcanic soil and native forest shade allow slow cherry maturation that enhances sweetness, clarity, and aromatic depth.

This lot showcases Jamison Savage’s innovation in processing—a nitrogen maceration followed by a washed finish, making it a hybrid-process Gesha. Savage is known for pushing fermentation techniques to new territory while preserving terroir, and his coffees consistently perform on the world stage. This very coffee was used by the 2024 Barista Champion and contributed to a third-place finish at the 2025 World Barista Championship.