What's the Price of Panama Hartmann Estate Coffee Beans? An Introduction to Panama Coffee Bean Characteristics

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Hartmann Estate: Panama's Most Prestigious Coffee Family

The Panama Hartmann coffee beans come from Panama's most prestigious coffee family. Finca Hartmann is also the earliest farm in the Volcan region to grow coffee, with extreme attention to quality and active experimentation with new agricultural practices. This natural processed coffee showcases an extremely special flavor spectrum - heavy, complex, and full of cherry wine aromas and cotton candy flavors.

The Pioneer of Volcan Coffee Region

Ratibor Hartmann Troetsch, the elder Hartmann, inherited his father's coffee business in Santa Barbara, Volcan region, establishing Finca Hartmann in the 1940s. He can be considered the pioneer of the now-renowned Volcan coffee-producing region. This year's "Best of Panama" natural Geisha champion "La Mula," last year's Geisha champion "Iron Man" from "Hacienda La Aurora," and Ninety Plus's Geisha estates all come from Volcan, not Boquete. These two regions are on opposite sides of Baru Volcano - one on the east facing the Atlantic, one on the west facing the Pacific - and the coffee flavors from both areas are quite different.

Environmental Stewardship and Bird-Friendly Practices

The elder Hartmann's most distinctive quality lies in his respect for the natural environment. His father originally purchased 500 hectares of land, mostly forest. After inheriting the farm, Hartmann's friends advised him to clear all the forest and plant coffee on a large scale to make money. Hartmann didn't follow his friends' advice; instead, he preserved most of the original forest. Starting with the elder Hartmann, the estate became an academic collaboration partner with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and other wildlife conservation organizations. Scholars came to conduct research on the property, discovering many protected species and birds, not only writing academic papers but also recording bird calls. The Hartmann third generation grew up on the estate, not only continuing the elder Hartmann's coffee plantations but also extending the family's active attitude toward forest conservation, even using "Bird Friendly" wording in their estate trademark.

Ideal Growing Conditions and Processing Methods

Finca Hartmann is located in the Baru Volcano region, with nutrient-rich volcanic soil. Tall original forest trees provide the perfect shade-growing environment. Shade-grown coffee grows more slowly, developing higher sweetness and brighter acidity. The Chiriqui Volcan highland microclimate also provides an excellent foundation for Hartmann coffee. The estate's lowest altitude is above 1,200 meters, with suitable temperatures and annual rainfall of 175 inches. The coffee varieties grown are extremely diverse: Typica, Caturra, Catuaí, Bourbon, Paché, Pacamara, Maragogipe, and in recent years, more Geisha. Processing methods include washed, natural, and honey processing. Hartmann's natural and honey processed beans are highly sought-after green beans by various coffee shops. The fruit skins and pulp removed during processing are all used as fertilizer back in the coffee fields.

The Next Generation of Hartmann Leadership

Currently managing the estate are the elder Hartmann's five children, led by the eldest Ratibor Hartmann Jr., with each sibling having their own responsibilities: Allan, Alexander, Aliss, and Kelly. Aliss is the only daughter and possibly the one with the best English skills. Finca Hartmann not only produces exceptional coffee but also assists nearby estates with coffee cherry processing.

Recommended Hartmann Estate Coffee Brand

The Hartmann Estate coffee beans roasted by FrontStreet Coffee offer excellent guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, they provide exceptional value - each 227-gram package costs only 85 yuan. Calculating at 15 grams of coffee beans per cup, one package can make 15 cups of coffee, with each cup costing only about 6 yuan. Compared to the dozens of yuan per cup charged by coffee shops, this is truly a conscientious recommendation.

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