The Story and Legend of Panama Iletta Manor SHB Catuai Premium Coffee Beans

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The Rise of Panama Coffee

Panama coffee has been the most popular country in Central America for the last 5-6 years. The main reason is that the Peterson family's Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda cultivated a variety of coffee tree called Geisha, which has driven coffee enthusiasts crazy. Therefore, Geisha is regarded as the world's top coffee bean. For this reason, the Panama Coffee Excellence Cup auction is separate from the Central and South America Cupping Competition and is also the earliest auction country, held annually in mid-May. Panama coffee is not only impressive in the Geisha variety but also continuously innovates in mid-range green bean processing. It not only has traditional water processing methods but also honey processing methods popular in neighboring Costa Rica. Additionally, sun-dried beans, which are gradually taking shape in Central America, are also produced in small quantities in Panama, attracting the attention of coffee professionals worldwide.

Hand Brew Preparation

Hand-brewed Panama Ileta. 15g of coffee grounds, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth blade #4), V60 filter cup, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for 27 seconds of blooming, then pour to 105g and stop. Wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour water until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Product Information

Brand: FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf life: 30 days
Net weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste: Neutral
Coffee bean state: Roasted beans
Contains sugar: No
Origin: Panama
Coffee type: Other

Coffee Details

Panama MC Santa Clara Eleta SHB Washed

Country: Panama
Grade: SHB
Region: Santa Clara
Altitude: Average 1,600 meters
Processing method: Washed

Ileta Estate

Café de Eleta (Ileta Estate) is located in the small area of the Santa Clara region, one kilometer from the Costa Rica border, near La Amistad International Park, a major primary forest reserve belonging to the Central American ecological habitat. Ileta Estate began acquiring land in the 1970s, covering about 130 hectares. Initially, it cultivated vegetables and operated livestock farming. In 1995, it started growing coffee and was named Café de Eleta S.A. It continued to expand land area until today, reaching 420 hectares, making it one of the large-scale coffee plantations in Panama and one of the best-known Panama coffees. Due to abundant water resources, it has a private 530KW hydropower plant. Besides being self-sufficient in electricity, excess electricity is sold to Distribución de Electricidad Chiriquí S.A. and connected to the grid.

Coffee Characteristics

Variety: Caturra
Estate: Ileta Estate
Flavor: Creamy bread, apricot kernel sweetness, rounded acidity

Coffee History in Panama

Coffee was introduced to Panama in 1780 when Europeans brought the first Typica tree varieties. Afterward, this mysterious and exotic beverage conquered the senses of Panamanians, and locals began widespread cultivation. Panama coffee is very smooth, with plump, lightweight beans and perfectly balanced acidity. Its high-quality coffee beans have pure and distinctive flavors. Due to its popularity, most of Panama's high-quality coffee beans are exported to France and Finland.

Main Coffee Growing Regions in Panama

Boquete Region: This area produces abundant and high-quality coffee, making it the region with the highest production and best quality in Panama.

Volcan Region: The coffee produced here is characterized by mild and balanced flavors. It has gradually attracted attention from international experts and coffee lovers, and it is believed that it will soon be on par with the Boquete region.

Santa Clara Region: Fertile coffee farms are irrigated and nourished by the clear river water from the Chorerra waterfall. Additionally, being near the Panama Canal allows fresh and pure Panama coffee to be conveniently shipped worldwide.

Piedra de Candela Region: This region is considered to have the most potential for developing high-quality specialty coffee.

Flavor Profile

This batch of coffee has the purest original flavor. Because Ileta Estate SHB washed coffee is harvested from high-altitude Catuai coffee beans, it carries strong fruity and floral aromas. Flavor characteristics: creamy bread, apricot kernel sweetness, cane sugar sweetness, rounded acidity, complex aroma, balanced sweet and sour, pleasant mouthfeel.

Important Notice :

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473