Hartman Estate Panama Single Origin Bean Processing Method Flavor Description Planting Information

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Red Wine Processing Method

The red wine processing method, also known as controlled fermentation method or lactic/acetic acid fermentation method.

Experimental Team

The experimental team is led by American Felipe Sardi and consists of biological scientists and ecologists. They apply technologies such as solar energy to cultivation and green bean processing.

Specialized Manual Harvesting

The specialized manual harvesting team undergoes training and strictly follows specialty coffee bean harvesting requirements: unripe fruits <2%, defective beans <3%, floating beans <5%.

Acetic Acid Fermentation Method - Aerobic Fermentation

Lactic Acid Fermentation Method - Anaerobic Fermentation

Taste Expectations

Acetic Acid Fermentation Method: Cleaner, lively acidity, brighter acid quality, citric acid.

Lactic Acid Fermentation Method: More rounded mouthfeel, slightly lower cleanliness compared to acetic acid fermentation method, higher body, malic/tartaric acid.

Previously, processing plants all used traditional manual operation methods passed down through generations, such as biting coffee beans to feel the fermentation degree. This fermentation method is uncontrollable and variable.

The controlled fermentation method uses pH value control to monitor fermentation degree. This achieves predictable results and consistent quality across batches.

Caturra Variety

Caturra is a single-gene variant of Bourbon, discovered in Brazil in 1937. Both yield and disease resistance are better than Bourbon, and the plant is shorter, making harvesting convenient. Unfortunately, like Bourbon, it suffers from the biennial production cycle problem. However, it has strong adaptability, doesn't require shade trees, and can thrive directly under intense sunlight, known as Sun Coffee. It can adapt to high-density planting but requires more fertilizer, increasing costs, so initial farmer acceptance was not high.

But in the 1970s, when coffee prices soared, farmers switched to Caturra to increase yields. With strong promotion by Brazilian and Colombian authorities, results were fruitful. Farmer acceptance of Caturra meant a major change in cultivation techniques. Brazil and Colombia adopted high-yield, high-density sun-grown cultivation. By 1990, one million hectares could harvest 14 million bags of coffee beans, increasing production by 60%. No wonder high-yield, high-quality Caturra has become a variety relied upon by various producing countries.

Caturra is suitable for cultivation from low altitudes of 700 meters to high altitudes of 1700 meters, with strong altitude adaptability. The higher the altitude, the better the flavor, but relatively lower yield - this is the destiny of specialty beans. Some in academia call Caturra the intensive and sun-grown version of Bourbon, which is quite insightful. There are also yellow Caturra variants (Caturra Amarello) in Central and South America, but their reputation is not as good as Yellow Bourbon.

When lightly roasted, Caturra has obvious sour aroma, overall brightness, and with proper handling, sweetness can be expressed very well. However, coffee body is relatively low compared to Bourbon, and mouthfeel cleanliness is somewhat lacking.

Usually Caturra has red berries, but there are extremely rare areas with yellow Caturra, such as Hawaii, where very few yellow Caturras are cultivated.

Pour-over Brewing Method for Hartman

15g coffee, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth grinder #4), V60 dripper, 88-89°C water temperature. First pour 30g water, bloom for 27 seconds, pour to 105g then stop. Wait until the water level drops to half, then slowly pour until reaching 225g. Don't use the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Coffee Information

Country: Panama

Grade: SHG

Region: Volcán Region

Altitude: 1250-1700 Meters

Processing Method: Red Wine Processing

Variety: Caturra

Estate: Hartman Estate

Flavor: Smoked wood spices, berries, fruit wine aroma

Panama Hartman Estate Caturra Red Wine Processing

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee) Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473 Ingredients: Self-roasted Shelf Life: 30 days Net Weight: 227g Packaging: Bulk Taste: Neutral Coffee Bean Ripeness: Roasted Coffee Beans Contains Sugar: Sugar-free Origin: Panama Coffee Type: Other Roast Level: Medium Roast

Hartman Estate Introduction

Hartman's story is as legendary as its coffee. Hartman Estate is located in Santa Clara, Chiriquí. The founder is Mr. Alois St. Hartmann (Luis Hartmann). He was born on June 20, 1891, in the Moravia region of Austria-Hungary, now the Czech Republic; he died on May 25, 1970, at the age of 78.

After World War I began, as a young boy, he was abandoned. Thanks to his mother, he managed to hide on a ship bound for Pennsylvania, USA, and survived. His two brothers both died in the war after enlisting. Luis Hartmann traveled through several countries with his friends until he came to Panama in 1911 and settled in Chiriquí Province in 1912, mainly active in the Candel area. He built the first small cabin in this primeval forest.

Today's Hartman Estate is a family business founded in 1940 by Ratibor Hartmann (son of Elias). In 1966, Ratibor married Dinorazandi from Costa Rica. They had five children: Ratibor Jr., Allan, Alexander, Alice, and Kelly. Each family member takes on responsibilities for coffee cultivation management, harvesting and processing, and estate tours. A family estate that has been growing coffee for over 100 years is itself a legendary story.

This family business has a state-level cupping laboratory and sample roasting room. They strictly cup each batch of coffee fruits. This ensures the stable quality of Hartman Estate's coffee and continuous pursuit of improvement. Their scientific attitude toward coffee and nearly 100 years of family experience guarantee their excellent production.

A legendary estate with a state-level cupping laboratory and sample roasting room. Rigorous attitude and strict standards ensure the stable quality of Hartman Estate's coffee.

Tasting Notes

This batch is red wine processed Caturra variety. From the moment you grind it, it emits an extremely rich fruit wine aroma, accompanied by fresh smoked wood spice notes, plus the special berry sweet fragrance from natural processing. Smelling its aroma is intoxicating. Upon tasting, rich tropical fruit flavors emerge, like a cocktail carefully blended with passion fruit, mango, orange, and berry juices with peach wine!! No, this is a cocktail from nature!!

Processing Innovation

Among all coffee producing regions on Earth, very few have successfully experimented with red wine-like processing methods. After years of testing, this processing method can finally control the acid structure in coffee. Coffee fermented through red wine-like processing greatly enhances the sweetness, cleanliness, and multi-layered complex yet elegant acidity in coffee. This fermentation method significantly improves the quality and uniqueness of coffee production.

Important Notice :

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