Panama Santamaria Coffee Farm - What's the Flavor Profile of Catuai Coffee Beans? Santamaria Catuai

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Panama Santamaria Coffee Farm - Caturra Coffee Bean Flavor? How to Brew Santamaria Caturra Variety by Pour-Over?

Santamaria Estate Coffee Farm is located in Paso Ancho, Cerro Punta region, Bugaba district, Chiriquí province, Republic of Panama. The lowest point of the coffee plantation is 1564 masl, with the highest point reaching 1946 masl. The total farm area is 120 hectares, of which 60 hectares are planted with coffee varieties Caturra, Typica or Criollo, and Geisha. The soil has special volcanic characteristics, with a certain amount of rainfall each year, and the coffee beans produced from various high-quality Arabica coffees have very special aromas, acidity, and fragrance.

The farm began operations in 1950 by its founder Don Urbano Santamaría (RIP), who established the coffee plantation and sold it to the Martins family, owners of Finca La Florentina SA, located near the village of Santa María.

He began planting tall Arabica varieties such as Criollo, Bourbon, and Mundo Novo, with a density of 1800 seedlings per hectare.

Due to health reasons, Don Urbano Santamaría transferred the management of his legacy to Don José Luis Santamaría in 1980, who continued agricultural practices and maintained the heritage. He began planting dwarf but high-yield varieties such as Caturra, which has become the main variety on the farm and currently accounts for 80% of its production.

In the 1990s, Ing. Edwin Santamaría took over the farm management, bringing new momentum, improving planting and production processes, contributing to increased productivity and significantly improved coffee quality. He is already the third generation of coffee farmers dedicated to their work.

Due to the introduction of Caturra variety on the farm, the planting density has increased to 3600 seedlings per hectare, as Caturra was replanted among tall varieties. This created a unique combination in all batches, where this diversity led to high-quality coffee and improved yield per hectare.

The brand name of the specialty coffee produced by this company is SANTAMARÍA ESTATE COFFEE.

The farm produces high-altitude specialty coffee (altitude 1,564 to 1,946 meters). Coffee produced at this altitude has excellent quality and possesses all the characteristics of being rated as specialty coffee SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) in the international market.

The coffee is composed of local and international experts and green labels, characterized by unique aroma, taste, and body, while the cup profile shows chocolate flavor with medium to high acidity and a pleasant aftertaste.

The farm is seeking to adopt environmentally friendly agricultural practices, such as using organic agricultural products. In green labels, pesticides, tree felling, and hunting are not allowed. Additionally, the farm designates certain areas as forest protection zones, which contain crystalline drinking water, providing water for cooperative families and eco-processing plants.

Flavor Profile

Sweet, delicate and rich. Jasmine, orange, sandalwood, sweet ripe banana, aroma and roasted cocoa particles in the cup, rounded, elegant sweetness. Light yet full-bodied. Jasmine, sandalwood, and banana blend together, bringing a sweet and lasting aftertaste.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommended Brewing:

Dripper: Hario V60

Water Temperature: 91°C

Grind Size: Fuji Royal R-440 #3.5

Brewing Method: Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, 15g coffee grounds. First infusion with 25g water, bloom for 25 seconds. Second infusion to 120g water, then stop pouring. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half, then slowly pour water until reaching 225g total. Extraction time around 2:00 minutes.

Analysis:

Using a three-stage brewing method to clearly define the front, middle, and back-end flavors of the coffee. Because the V60 has many ribs and faster drainage, stopping the pour during brewing can extend the extraction time, better extracting the nutty and chocolate flavors from the back-end.

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