FAQs
The Auction
What is the Esmeralda Auction?
The Esmeralda Auction is an online green coffee auction held by Hacienda La Esmeralda in which the farms' best Geisha microlots are available for bidding.
What is the Esmeralda Auction?
The Esmeralda Auction is an online green coffee auction held by Hacienda La Esmeralda in which the farms' best Geisha microlots are available for bidding.
What is the Esmeralda Auction?
The Esmeralda Auction is an online green coffee auction held by Hacienda La Esmeralda in which the farms' best Geisha microlots are available for bidding.
What is the Esmeralda Auction?
The Esmeralda Auction is an online green coffee auction held by Hacienda La Esmeralda in which the farms' best Geisha microlots are available for bidding.
When and where will the auction be held?
The upcoming Esmeralda Auction will be held on August 21st, 2025.
Time zones:
01:00 AM - Los Angeles
04:00 AM - New York
09:00 AM - London
10:00 AM - Oslo
11:00 AM - Riyadh
04:00 PM - Beijing
05:00 PM - Seoul
05:00 PM - Tokyo
06:00 PM - Melbourne
When and where will the auction be held?
The upcoming Esmeralda Auction will be held on August 21st, 2025.
Time zones:
01:00 AM - Los Angeles
04:00 AM - New York
09:00 AM - London
10:00 AM - Oslo
11:00 AM - Riyadh
04:00 PM - Beijing
05:00 PM - Seoul
05:00 PM - Tokyo
06:00 PM - Melbourne
When and where will the auction be held?
The upcoming Esmeralda Auction will be held on August 21st, 2025.
Time zones:
01:00 AM - Los Angeles
04:00 AM - New York
09:00 AM - London
10:00 AM - Oslo
11:00 AM - Riyadh
04:00 PM - Beijing
05:00 PM - Seoul
05:00 PM - Tokyo
06:00 PM - Melbourne
When and where will the auction be held?
The upcoming Esmeralda Auction will be held on August 21st, 2025.
Time zones:
01:00 AM - Los Angeles
04:00 AM - New York
09:00 AM - London
10:00 AM - Oslo
11:00 AM - Riyadh
04:00 PM - Beijing
05:00 PM - Seoul
05:00 PM - Tokyo
06:00 PM - Melbourne
What is the minimum purchase?
The minimum purchase in the Esmeralda Auction is one auction lot. Each auction lot is one box (10kg).
What is the minimum purchase?
The minimum purchase in the Esmeralda Auction is one auction lot. Each auction lot is one box (10kg).
What is the minimum purchase?
The minimum purchase in the Esmeralda Auction is one auction lot. Each auction lot is one box (10kg).
What is the minimum purchase?
The minimum purchase in the Esmeralda Auction is one auction lot. Each auction lot is one box (10kg).
What is the minimum bid?
Bidding will start at $400 per kilogram.
What is the minimum bid?
Bidding will start at $400 per kilogram.
What is the minimum bid?
Bidding will start at $400 per kilogram.
What is the minimum bid?
Bidding will start at $400 per kilogram.
How does the auction platform operate?
Bidders must create an account to register for the auction. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda. Please note that the auction platform will open on the date and time previously announced. Approved bidders will be able to place bids on any of their preferred lots.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
When the clock on the auction counts down to zero, whoever has placed the last, highest bid on a particular lot wins that lot and is responsible for purchasing the entire lot.
How does the auction platform operate?
Bidders must create an account to register for the auction. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda. Please note that the auction platform will open on the date and time previously announced. Approved bidders will be able to place bids on any of their preferred lots.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
When the clock on the auction counts down to zero, whoever has placed the last, highest bid on a particular lot wins that lot and is responsible for purchasing the entire lot.
How does the auction platform operate?
Bidders must create an account to register for the auction. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda. Please note that the auction platform will open on the date and time previously announced. Approved bidders will be able to place bids on any of their preferred lots.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
When the clock on the auction counts down to zero, whoever has placed the last, highest bid on a particular lot wins that lot and is responsible for purchasing the entire lot.
How does the auction platform operate?
Bidders must create an account to register for the auction. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda. Please note that the auction platform will open on the date and time previously announced. Approved bidders will be able to place bids on any of their preferred lots.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
When the clock on the auction counts down to zero, whoever has placed the last, highest bid on a particular lot wins that lot and is responsible for purchasing the entire lot.
How can I start bidding?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to bid from the auction page by pressing the Bid button, entering the bidding amount, and pressing the Bid button. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How can I start bidding?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to bid from the auction page by pressing the Bid button, entering the bidding amount, and pressing the Bid button. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How can I start bidding?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to bid from the auction page by pressing the Bid button, entering the bidding amount, and pressing the Bid button. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How can I start bidding?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to bid from the auction page by pressing the Bid button, entering the bidding amount, and pressing the Bid button. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How can I place an Auto-Bid?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to place an auto-bid from the auction page by simply pressing "Auto Bid", putting in the amount you would like the platform to consider your highest possible bid as well as the bid step to be. If someone bids against you, the platform will bid automatically above their bid until your highest possible bid is no longer winning. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How can I place an Auto-Bid?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to place an auto-bid from the auction page by simply pressing "Auto Bid", putting in the amount you would like the platform to consider your highest possible bid as well as the bid step to be. If someone bids against you, the platform will bid automatically above their bid until your highest possible bid is no longer winning. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How can I place an Auto-Bid?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to place an auto-bid from the auction page by simply pressing "Auto Bid", putting in the amount you would like the platform to consider your highest possible bid as well as the bid step to be. If someone bids against you, the platform will bid automatically above their bid until your highest possible bid is no longer winning. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How can I place an Auto-Bid?
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. Only approved bidders will be able to participate. Once the auction opens, bidders will be able to place an auto-bid from the auction page by simply pressing "Auto Bid", putting in the amount you would like the platform to consider your highest possible bid as well as the bid step to be. If someone bids against you, the platform will bid automatically above their bid until your highest possible bid is no longer winning. Remember that your bid is based on US dollars per kilogram (USD$/kg).
How long does the auction last?
The duration of the auction may vary, as it depends on bidder activity and engagement.
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. At this date and time, approved bidders will be able to participate.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
How long does the auction last?
The duration of the auction may vary, as it depends on bidder activity and engagement.
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. At this date and time, approved bidders will be able to participate.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
How long does the auction last?
The duration of the auction may vary, as it depends on bidder activity and engagement.
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. At this date and time, approved bidders will be able to participate.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
How long does the auction last?
The duration of the auction may vary, as it depends on bidder activity and engagement.
The auction platform will open at the scheduled start date and time. At this date and time, approved bidders will be able to participate.
This auction has two main phases:
Phase 1 is the open bidding period where the auction will not have a clock and bidders can place their initial bids. Once all lots have received a bid, Phase 2 of the auction begins.
In Phase 2, the clock will start and count down from 3 minutes. If a bid is placed during that 3 min period, then the clock will restart. If the time on the clock runs out (when there are 0 minutes and seconds remaining) before there is a new bid, the auction will end.
Auction
Coffees
Where do auction coffees grow?
Esmeralda Auction lots come from our three Geisha producing farms: Jaramillo, El Velo and Cañas Verdes. These farms are all located in Boquete, Republic of Panama.
Where do auction coffees grow?
Esmeralda Auction lots come from our three Geisha producing farms: Jaramillo, El Velo and Cañas Verdes. These farms are all located in Boquete, Republic of Panama.
Where do auction coffees grow?
Esmeralda Auction lots come from our three Geisha producing farms: Jaramillo, El Velo and Cañas Verdes. These farms are all located in Boquete, Republic of Panama.
Where do auction coffees grow?
Esmeralda Auction lots come from our three Geisha producing farms: Jaramillo, El Velo and Cañas Verdes. These farms are all located in Boquete, Republic of Panama.
What coffee varieties will be auctioned?
All auction coffees are green-tip Geisha.
What coffee varieties will be auctioned?
All auction coffees are green-tip Geisha.
What coffee varieties will be auctioned?
All auction coffees are green-tip Geisha.
What coffee varieties will be auctioned?
All auction coffees are green-tip Geisha.
How much coffee is one auction lot?
Each auction lot has 1 box (10kg).
How much coffee is one auction lot?
Each auction lot has 1 box (10kg).
How much coffee is one auction lot?
Each auction lot has 1 box (10kg).
How much coffee is one auction lot?
Each auction lot has 1 box (10kg).
What does Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua mean?
Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua are words used to identify the harvest month of each auction coffee.
Enero: Coffee harvested in January.
Carnaval: Coffee harvested in February.
San José: Coffee harvested in March.
Pascua: Coffee harvested in April.
What does Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua mean?
Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua are words used to identify the harvest month of each auction coffee.
Enero: Coffee harvested in January.
Carnaval: Coffee harvested in February.
San José: Coffee harvested in March.
Pascua: Coffee harvested in April.
What does Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua mean?
Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua are words used to identify the harvest month of each auction coffee.
Enero: Coffee harvested in January.
Carnaval: Coffee harvested in February.
San José: Coffee harvested in March.
Pascua: Coffee harvested in April.
What does Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua mean?
Enero, Carnaval, San José and Pascua are words used to identify the harvest month of each auction coffee.
Enero: Coffee harvested in January.
Carnaval: Coffee harvested in February.
San José: Coffee harvested in March.
Pascua: Coffee harvested in April.
How are auction coffees typically packaged for shipment?
Each auction lot is packaged in a cardboard box containing 10 smaller boxes. Each small box holds a 1kg vacuum-sealed pack of green coffee beans, for a total box weight of 10kg.
How are auction coffees typically packaged for shipment?
Each auction lot is packaged in a cardboard box containing 10 smaller boxes. Each small box holds a 1kg vacuum-sealed pack of green coffee beans, for a total box weight of 10kg.
How are auction coffees typically packaged for shipment?
Each auction lot is packaged in a cardboard box containing 10 smaller boxes. Each small box holds a 1kg vacuum-sealed pack of green coffee beans, for a total box weight of 10kg.
How are auction coffees typically packaged for shipment?
Each auction lot is packaged in a cardboard box containing 10 smaller boxes. Each small box holds a 1kg vacuum-sealed pack of green coffee beans, for a total box weight of 10kg.
What if I win a lot?
If you win a lot, your registered company name will appear next to the lot when the auction is officially closed. You will also receive a confirmation email (make sure to check your spam folder). In this email, you will be introduced to the contact who will assist you with payment and logistics. All coffee must be paid for before it is shipped, and within 30 days of the auction's completion. Buyers are responsible for all transportation, export documentation, and associated logistics costs.
What if I win a lot?
If you win a lot, your registered company name will appear next to the lot when the auction is officially closed. You will also receive a confirmation email (make sure to check your spam folder). In this email, you will be introduced to the contact who will assist you with payment and logistics. All coffee must be paid for before it is shipped, and within 30 days of the auction's completion. Buyers are responsible for all transportation, export documentation, and associated logistics costs.
What if I win a lot?
If you win a lot, your registered company name will appear next to the lot when the auction is officially closed. You will also receive a confirmation email (make sure to check your spam folder). In this email, you will be introduced to the contact who will assist you with payment and logistics. All coffee must be paid for before it is shipped, and within 30 days of the auction's completion. Buyers are responsible for all transportation, export documentation, and associated logistics costs.
What if I win a lot?
If you win a lot, your registered company name will appear next to the lot when the auction is officially closed. You will also receive a confirmation email (make sure to check your spam folder). In this email, you will be introduced to the contact who will assist you with payment and logistics. All coffee must be paid for before it is shipped, and within 30 days of the auction's completion. Buyers are responsible for all transportation, export documentation, and associated logistics costs.
Registration
What’s the registration process?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda within 48 hours, and before the auction begins. If your request comes during the auction, we will do our best to approve you as fast as we can. Only approved bidders will be able to access the auction.
What’s the registration process?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda within 48 hours, and before the auction begins. If your request comes during the auction, we will do our best to approve you as fast as we can. Only approved bidders will be able to access the auction.
What’s the registration process?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda within 48 hours, and before the auction begins. If your request comes during the auction, we will do our best to approve you as fast as we can. Only approved bidders will be able to access the auction.
What’s the registration process?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register. This registration serves as an auction access request and will be reviewed for approval or denial by Hacienda La Esmeralda within 48 hours, and before the auction begins. If your request comes during the auction, we will do our best to approve you as fast as we can. Only approved bidders will be able to access the auction.
Where can I register for the auction?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register.
Where can I register for the auction?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register.
Where can I register for the auction?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register.
Where can I register for the auction?
Registration can be made at https://app.haciendaesmeralda.com/register.
When should I register for the auction?
Registration for the auction can be made at any time. We advise that registration is made at least 6 weeks prior to the auction date in order to receive samples on time.
When should I register for the auction?
Registration for the auction can be made at any time. We advise that registration is made at least 6 weeks prior to the auction date in order to receive samples on time.
When should I register for the auction?
Registration for the auction can be made at any time. We advise that registration is made at least 6 weeks prior to the auction date in order to receive samples on time.
When should I register for the auction?
Registration for the auction can be made at any time. We advise that registration is made at least 6 weeks prior to the auction date in order to receive samples on time.
How can I receive auction samples?
Auction samples will be available for purchase through our auction website, auction.haciendaesmeralda.com, starting in June 2025.
As of 2025, the cost of sample sets will not be deducted from the final auction lot invoice.
How can I receive auction samples?
Auction samples will be available for purchase through our auction website, auction.haciendaesmeralda.com, starting in June 2025.
As of 2025, the cost of sample sets will not be deducted from the final auction lot invoice.
How can I receive auction samples?
Auction samples will be available for purchase through our auction website, auction.haciendaesmeralda.com, starting in June 2025.
As of 2025, the cost of sample sets will not be deducted from the final auction lot invoice.
How can I receive auction samples?
Auction samples will be available for purchase through our auction website, auction.haciendaesmeralda.com, starting in June 2025.
As of 2025, the cost of sample sets will not be deducted from the final auction lot invoice.
How much coffee is one auction sample set?
Please visit our website auction.haciendaesmeralda.com for more information on auction sample sets.
How much coffee is one auction sample set?
Please visit our website auction.haciendaesmeralda.com for more information on auction sample sets.
How much coffee is one auction sample set?
Please visit our website auction.haciendaesmeralda.com for more information on auction sample sets.
How much coffee is one auction sample set?
Please visit our website auction.haciendaesmeralda.com for more information on auction sample sets.
When will auction samples ship?
Samples are sent to buyers 3-4 weeks before the established auction date.
When will auction samples ship?
Samples are sent to buyers 3-4 weeks before the established auction date.
When will auction samples ship?
Samples are sent to buyers 3-4 weeks before the established auction date.
When will auction samples ship?
Samples are sent to buyers 3-4 weeks before the established auction date.
Where do auction samples ship?
Auction samples are shipped to all countries.
Where do auction samples ship?
Auction samples are shipped to all countries.
Where do auction samples ship?
Auction samples are shipped to all countries.
Where do auction samples ship?
Auction samples are shipped to all countries.
How can I pay for my auction samples?
Auction samples are paid via credit card through our auction platform.
How can I pay for my auction samples?
Auction samples are paid via credit card through our auction platform.
How can I pay for my auction samples?
Auction samples are paid via credit card through our auction platform.
How can I pay for my auction samples?
Auction samples are paid via credit card through our auction platform.
Shipping
How will my auction coffee be shipped?
Many auction lot winners choose to air freight their lots. We provide competitive door-to-door quotes from all major courier companies (DHL, FEDEX, UPS).
How will my auction coffee be shipped?
Many auction lot winners choose to air freight their lots. We provide competitive door-to-door quotes from all major courier companies (DHL, FEDEX, UPS).
How will my auction coffee be shipped?
Many auction lot winners choose to air freight their lots. We provide competitive door-to-door quotes from all major courier companies (DHL, FEDEX, UPS).
How will my auction coffee be shipped?
Many auction lot winners choose to air freight their lots. We provide competitive door-to-door quotes from all major courier companies (DHL, FEDEX, UPS).
What are the shipping terms?
Shipping prices are Ex-works Hacienda La Esmeralda in Palmira, Republic of Panama.
What are the shipping terms?
Shipping prices are Ex-works Hacienda La Esmeralda in Palmira, Republic of Panama.
What are the shipping terms?
Shipping prices are Ex-works Hacienda La Esmeralda in Palmira, Republic of Panama.
What are the shipping terms?
Shipping prices are Ex-works Hacienda La Esmeralda in Palmira, Republic of Panama.
Do you ship coffee to all countries?
Yes, we ship auction coffee to all countries.
Do you ship coffee to all countries?
Yes, we ship auction coffee to all countries.
Do you ship coffee to all countries?
Yes, we ship auction coffee to all countries.
Do you ship coffee to all countries?
Yes, we ship auction coffee to all countries.
How much time after the auction will I receive my coffee?
Auction coffees will be ready to ship within one week after payment in full is received. Note that the delivery time will depend on the buyer’s address and preferred method of shipping.
How much time after the auction will I receive my coffee?
Auction coffees will be ready to ship within one week after payment in full is received. Note that the delivery time will depend on the buyer’s address and preferred method of shipping.
How much time after the auction will I receive my coffee?
Auction coffees will be ready to ship within one week after payment in full is received. Note that the delivery time will depend on the buyer’s address and preferred method of shipping.
How much time after the auction will I receive my coffee?
Auction coffees will be ready to ship within one week after payment in full is received. Note that the delivery time will depend on the buyer’s address and preferred method of shipping.
Payment
What are the payment terms for auction coffees?
Payment for auction coffees is due in full to Hacienda La Esmeralda before shipping and no more than 15 days after the auction date. Payment can be made by wire transfer to our bank account or by credit card.
What are the payment terms for auction coffees?
Payment for auction coffees is due in full to Hacienda La Esmeralda before shipping and no more than 15 days after the auction date. Payment can be made by wire transfer to our bank account or by credit card.
What are the payment terms for auction coffees?
Payment for auction coffees is due in full to Hacienda La Esmeralda before shipping and no more than 15 days after the auction date. Payment can be made by wire transfer to our bank account or by credit card.
What are the payment terms for auction coffees?
Payment for auction coffees is due in full to Hacienda La Esmeralda before shipping and no more than 15 days after the auction date. Payment can be made by wire transfer to our bank account or by credit card.
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