Characteristics of Panama Flint Manor Coffee Introduction to Flint Manor Coffee Varieties

The Unique Characteristics of Panama's Finca Piedra de Candela Coffee

RENACIMIENTO

Renacimiento is a growing region in Chiriquí province, bordering Costa Rica. The area itself is small, so it does not rank among Panama's main specialty coffee producers.

Altitude: 1,100-1,500m

Harvest: December - March

Varieties: Typica, Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Geisha, San Ramon

Panama's premium coffee is grown in the west of the country, near Costa Rica and close to the Pacific Ocean. Coffee from the Boquete district of Chiriquí province is the most famous, with Volcán, Santa Clara, and Candela also well known. Other areas include the David district, Remacimeinto district, Bugaba district, and Tole district. Only coffee grown between 1,300 and 1,500 meters is considered specialty coffee.

CATUAI

"Catuai" is a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, making it a second-generation cross. It inherits Caturra's advantage of a low plant stature. The name Catuai comes from an indigenous language and means "very good." As a member of the Arabica family, Catuai yields relatively well.

Cupping notes: Dried fruit aroma, rich fruit acidity, distinct sweetness on entry, lemon, orange, cranberry, green tea, an even and smooth texture, soft with subtle floral notes, and a long-lasting aftertaste.

Shelf Life: 90 days

Net Weight: 227g

Packaging: Bulk coffee beans

Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans

Sugar Content: Sugar-free

Origin: Panama

Roast Degree: Medium roast

Panama Jurutungo Honey Catuai

Country: Panama

Grade: SHB

Region: Candela growing region

Roast Degree: Medium roast

Processing Method: Honey process

Variety: Catuai

Processing Mill: Finca Piedra de Candela

Flavor Profile: Lemon, orange, cranberry, green tea

PANAMA

Population: 3,406,000

Panama's coffee regions are defined by how coffee is produced rather than by geography alone. In the past, when cultivation was more widespread and the areas below were smaller and more tightly clustered, beans from these zones could be grouped as a single unit.

BOQUETE

Boquete is Panama's most famous growing region. Its mountainous terrain creates many microclimates. The relatively cool weather and frequent fog slow the ripening of the coffee cherries, an effect some compare to high-altitude conditions.

Altitude: 400-1,900m

Harvest: December - March

Varieties: Typica, Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Geisha, San Ramon

VOLCAN-CANDELA

The Volcán-Candela region supplies much of Panama's food and some remarkable coffee. It takes its name from the Barú volcano and the town of Piedra Candela, and it borders Costa Rica.

Altitude: 1,200-1,600m

Harvest: December - March

Varieties: Typica, Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Geisha, San Ramon

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Panama is the home of the Geisha variety, and these FrontStreet Geisha selections show why it earned its reputation:

FrontStreet Boquete Geisha

If you want a first taste of the famous "Geisha flavor," FrontStreet usually points beginners to this Boquete Geisha from Panama. It is an entry-level Geisha that lets you enjoy the classic Panamanian orange-blossom honey character at an accessible price, with oolong-tea notes, a delicate fruit-like sweet-sour balance, and clearly defined layers.

FrontStreet Esmeralda Green Label Geisha

Hacienda Esmeralda's Geisha line is divided into Red Label and Green Label grades. The Green Label series, originally called "Private Collection," does not emphasize detailed plot information the way the Red Label does; instead it blends batches from several plots to express Esmeralda's signature high-altitude Geisha flavor. Think of it as a Geisha batch without plot separation, which makes it more affordable — and gives it outstanding value.

FrontStreet Geisha Village Gold Label

Ethiopia, coffee's birthplace, is also home to the Geisha Village estate, which follows a strict grading system. The Gold Label belongs to the Geisha 1931 variety and makes up 10% of Geisha Village's total output; it is the estate's top coffee outside of auctions and is often chosen by competitive baristas. FrontStreet's Gold Label batch is given a refined natural process, revealing complex, layered flavors with a distinctive dry aroma, a memorable sip, and a long, lingering finish.