Panama Coffee Beans Finca Altieri Typica Washed - How to Brew?

Panama Finca Altieri Typica

Finca Altieri Typica from Panama

Coffee Details

Region: Boquete

Variety: Typica

Producer: Finca Altieri

Altitude: 1650m

Soil: Volcanic clay

Harvest: November-January

Processing: Washed

Tasting Notes

This is a traditional washed Panama coffee bean featuring the ancient Typica variety. It is exceptionally clean and well balanced, with prominent floral and blueberry notes that evoke the elegance of Geisha varieties. The coffee offers a long-lasting aftertaste and abundant sweetness.

Temperature Profile

High Temperature: Citrus, Blueberry

Medium Temperature: Jasmine, Blueberry, Cream

Low Temperature: Jasmine, Citrus

Brewing Method

For this aromatic Panama Finca Altieri Typica, FrontStreet Coffee recommends the pour-over method:

Equipment: Hario V60

Water Temperature: 90°C

Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:15

Grind Size: Medium-fine (BG-6S: 58% passing through Chinese standard #20 sieve)

Brewing Technique: Multi-stage extraction. Begin with 30g of water for a 40-second bloom (extended slightly because of the freshness and high gas content of the beans). Pour in small circular motions to 124g, then take a stage break. Continue pouring to 228g when the water level is about to expose the coffee bed. Remove the filter cone when the water level approaches the coffee bed again. Total extraction time from the start of the bloom: 2'00".

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FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

If this washed Panama Typica, with its clean floral-and-blueberry profile, is the kind of balanced cup you enjoy, FrontStreet Coffee's Panama range is worth exploring next. For an easy introduction, the FrontStreet Boquete Washed Geisha is an estate-level Geisha planted at 1,600 meters, where fertile volcanic ash soil produces jasmine, green tea, honey, citrus, and orange.

To explore Panama's most famous name, the FrontStreet Esmeralda Red Label Geisha is hand-picked from a single plot above 1,700 meters and carries a cupping score of 91, showing a refined orange-blossom honey character. For a versatile everyday option, the FrontStreet Butterfly blends Geisha with Caturra and Catuai on the slopes of Baru Volcano, bringing a full body, citrus acidity, and Geisha's jasmine aroma to both pour-over and cold brew.