Royal Report Coffee News: Panama Geisha Records, World of Coffee & Brazil's Record Harvest

A Geisha Worth Its Weight: Best of Panama 2026 Tops $3 Million

Panama's famous Geisha coffee made headlines again! At the 30th Best of Panama auction, which closed September 24, the top lot, Elida Geisha Torre, a washed Geisha from Lamastus Family Estates in Boquete, sold for $18,004 per kilo (about $8,166 per pound). The 15-kilo lot scored 96.25 points and brought in $270,060. All 50 lots together sold for more than $3.04 million. Geisha's floral, tea-like magic is why we love it, and you can taste it yourself in our Royal Beans Geisha.

Source: Roast to Cup; Newsroom Panama

The Coffee World Gathers in Panama Next Week

For the first time ever, World of Coffee is coming to Latin America. World of Coffee Panama runs October 23–25, 2026, at the Panama Convention Center in Panama City, right beside the Panama Canal. The trade show brings producers, roasters and coffee lovers together, with a Producers' Village, a Roasters' Village and cupping rooms. It also hosts the 2026 World Barista Championship (October 22–25), where more than 50 national champions compete. It's a fitting stage, right in the home of Panama Geisha.

Source: World of Coffee Panama; World Coffee Championships

Brazil Brings In a Record Coffee Harvest

Here's some good news for coffee lovers everywhere. Brazil, the world's biggest coffee grower, has picked 99% of its 2026 crop. Brazil's national crop agency, Conab, estimates the harvest at a record 67.6 million bags, up 19.6% from 2025. Better weather, more land in production and better farming methods all helped. A strong harvest from the world's coffee heartland helps keep your morning cup flowing this fall.

Source: Conab (Sept 24, 2026)