Introduction to the Four Major Coffee Regions of Panama: Volcan - The History, Cultivation, and Flavor Profile of Volcan's Volcanic Coffee

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Panama's Four Major Coffee Growing Regions

Panama's coffee growing regions are concentrated in the Boquete area of Chiriquí Province. Fertile volcanic soil and microclimates are important factors that make Panama coffee so unique. The coffee from this region has a smooth mouthfeel, full yet light beans, and perfectly balanced acidity. Its premium coffee beans feature pure and distinctive flavors. Panama is famous for its specialty coffee beans, and its annual Best of Panama competition consistently achieves outstanding results. Among these, the Geisha variety, with its rich floral and fruity notes, is particularly valued by coffee enthusiasts. In addition to specialty coffee beans, Panama also produces commercial beans, mainly exported to the United States and Europe. Premium Panama beans impress with their clean, clear, bright, and smooth flavor profile and medium body, making them recognized as top-tier coffee by connoisseurs. Besides being suitable for single-origin brewing, many buyers also like to use Panama beans for blends.

Volcán Coffee Region - Elevation 2,000-3,000 meters

The coffee from this region is characterized by mild and balanced flavors, gradually gaining attention from international connoisseurs and coffee enthusiasts in recent years.

When discussing Panama's coffee traditions, people are generally more familiar with specialty coffee regions from Boquete, but in recent years, coffee from the Volcán region has been making its mark in the specialty market. Many estates from this region have entered the Best of Panama competition and even won championships. The Volcán region generally has less annual rainfall than Boquete, and its geographical location on the western side of Barú Volcano gives its coffee more intense dried fruit flavors, sweetness, and aroma compared to Boquete. In earlier times, most of the Volcán area was planted with fruits, vegetables, and other cash crops, with only a few farmers growing coffee. Among the pioneers of coffee cultivation in the Volcán region was the Hartmann family, which is quite well-known in Panama.

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