Panama provides us with a complex aromatic profile with hints of caramel, honey, fruit toasted grain and chocolate. With a full bright, tangy acidity and elegant mouthfeel. A well balanced cup, with tangy Key lime and juicy orange-like tones, a stratifying sweetness. A clean aftertaste and slight hints of melted chocolate finish.
Carmen Estate is among the most distinguished farm...
read more s in Panama, producing many fine coffees that have accomplished a string of great success in green coffee competitions. Carmen Estate is Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning all coffee produced follow the sustainable ecological and socio-economic criteria developed by the Sustainable Agricultural Network, a coalition of independent, environment-focused non-governmental organization. Since 2003, Carmen Estate has placed within the top three of the Rainforest Alliance "Cupping for Quality" Competition.
In 1950 Efrain and Carmen Franceschi began cultivating Arabica coffee varieties on their estates. Today, their single estate and mill is managed by their sons and grandsons. They are sustainable coffee growers and exporters of very high quality green coffee, producing 1,200 bags of green coffee beans. Located in Volcan Valley at an altitude of 1750 meters; latitude 8°49’25’’N; longitude 82°37’55’’W.
The valley is considered the most important area among the mountainous and shade grown coffee plantations of the Baru Volcano region in Panama. It is heavily influenced by its proximity to both the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean and the cool, frost free nights typical of the area are coupled with dry, sun drenched days which create optimal growing conditions.
Coffee Review scored Carmen Estate 91 points and described it as "a complex aromatic profile with hints of caramel, honey, fruit, toasted grains and chocolate. Bright, tangy acidity, with a full, elegant mouthfeel. A well balanced cup, tangy Key lime and juicy orange-like tones fade toward a round, satisfying sweetness. A clean aftertaste overall, with slight hints of melted milk chocolate lingering in the long finish."
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| Roast: |
Medium |
| Body: |
Full, elegant |
| Acidity: |
Bright, tangy |
| Notes: |
Caramel, honey, fruit, toasted grains and chocolate |
| Farm: |
Carmen Estate |
| Farmer: |
Carlos Aguilera |
| Elevation: |
1750-1850 meters |
| Location: |
Volcan Region in Panama |
| Process: |
Washed |
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