Panama Finca Candela Single Origin Bean Varieties, Brand Recommendations and Estate Introduction

Panama Flint Estate Single Origin Coffee Varieties, Brand Recommendations and Estate Introduction

BOQUETE

The Boquete region is the most renowned coffee-growing area in Panama. Its mountainous terrain creates numerous microclimates. The relatively cool weather and frequent fog help slow the maturation of coffee cherries, which some believe resembles high-altitude climate conditions.

Altitude: 400-1,900m

Harvest: December - March

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

VOLCAN-CANDELA

The Volcan-Candela region produces most of Panama's food and some astonishing coffees. The region is named after Baru Volcano and the town of Piedra Candela, bordering Costa Rica.

Altitude: 1,200-1,600m

Harvest: December - March

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

RENACIMIENTO

Renacimiento is a coffee-growing region in Chiriqui province, bordering Costa Rica. The area itself is relatively small, making it one of Panama's lesser-known specialty coffee regions.

Altitude: 1,100-1,500m

Harvest: December - March

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

Panama's premium coffee is grown in the western part of the country, near Costa Rica and close to the Pacific. The most famous coffee comes from the Boquete district in Chiriqui province, with Volcan, Santa Clara, and Candela also well known. Other regions include David, Remacimientos, Bugaba, and Tole. Only coffee grown at altitudes between 1,300 and 1,500 meters is considered specialty coffee.

Catuai (Catuai):

"Catuai" is a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, truly a second-generation crossbreed. It inherits Caturra's advantage of low tree height. The variety name Catuai comes from an indigenous language and means "very good." As a member of the Arabica family, Catuai is relatively high-yielding.

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

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Unsweetened
Origin: Panama
Roast Degree: Medium roast

Panama Jurutungo Honey Catuai

Country: Panama

Grade: SHB

Region: Solo Flint Region

Roast Degree: Medium roast

Processing Method: Honey process

Variety: Catuai

Processing Mill: Flint Estate

Flavor: Lemon, orange, cranberry, green tea

Panama

Population: 3,406,000

Panama's regional coffee definition is based on how coffee is produced rather than on geographical division. Previously, when coffee was more widely cultivated and the regions listed below were smaller and closely clustered, beans produced there could be combined as a single unit.

Brewing Instructions

Hand-brewed Panama Flint Estate. Use 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji mountain-style blade grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water and let it bloom for 27 seconds. Pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops halfway, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g total. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Unsweetened
Origin: Panama
Roast Degree: Medium roast

Panama Jurutungo Honey Catuai

Country: Panama

Grade: SHB

Region: Solo Flint Region

Roast Degree: Medium roast

Processing Method: Honey process

Variety: Catuai

Processing Mill: Flint Estate

Flavor: Lemon, orange, cranberry, green tea

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

Catuai (Catuai):

Catuai is an artificial hybrid coffee variety of Caturra and Mundo Novo. Catuai has good resistance to natural disasters, particularly wind and rain.

Catuai trees are relatively low-growing. Compared with other coffee trees, Catuai's fruits grow more firmly and are not easy to harvest. The fruits come in both red and yellow types. To date, no significant taste difference has been found between yellow and red fruits. In fact, some cuppers have found that while coffee processed from yellow fruits may have good acidity, the clarity of its flavor is inferior to that of red fruits.

Catuai was cultivated in Brazil and is now widely planted throughout Central America.

Panama's premium coffee is grown in the western part of the country, near Costa Rica and close to the Pacific. The most famous coffee comes from the Boquete district in Chiriqui province, with Volcan, Santa Clara, and Candela also well known. Other regions include David, Remacimientos, Bugaba, and Tole. Only coffee grown at altitudes between 1,300 and 1,500 meters is considered specialty coffee.

"Catuai" is a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, truly a second-generation crossbreed. It inherits Caturra's advantage of low tree height. The variety name Catuai comes from an indigenous language and means "very good." As a member of the Arabica family, Catuai is relatively high-yielding.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

For a first taste of the Gesha character everyone talks about, FrontStreet recommends the FrontStreet Boquete Geisha. It comes from Panama's most representative specialty region, carries authentic Gesha genetics, and is washed processed, so you can clearly taste the orange-blossom honey notes that define Panamanian Gesha. Its excellent value also means you can explore the variety through several different brewing methods.

If you want the estate-level experience, the FrontStreet Esmeralda Red Label Geisha is the official "Esmeralda Special" line, grown at 1600-1800 meters. Every lot must cup above 90 points, each lot carries its own number, and all the beans in a lot come from a single small plot, so buyers can choose the lot that matches their flavor preferences.

For a more affordable everyday option, the FrontStreet Strawberry Candy is a Gesha blend combining a honey-processed coffee from Costa Rica with a washed Panamanian Geisha. It offers both delicate florals and sweet fruit, and it suits pour-over, moka pot, espresso machine, and cold brew alike.