Panama Coffee Introduction to Panama Carmen Estate What are the special characteristics of Panama Carmen Estate's coffee
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Carmen Estate: A Legacy of Excellence
Established in 1950, Carmen Estate is situated on Volcan Mountain at an elevation of 1,750 meters. This location represents one of the most important coffee-growing regions in the Baru volcanic area of Central America's Panama. The climate is uniquely influenced by both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, providing abundant sunshine during the day and dry, frost-free nights. The fertile volcanic soil and excellent drainage create the ideal environment for coffee cultivation.
Environmental Sustainability Certification
Carmen Estate has earned the Certified Eco-OK Coffees certification from the Rainforest Alliance. This certification is extremely rigorous, requiring compliance with environmental standards throughout every stage of cultivation and green bean processing. Requirements include biodiversity within the estate, zero-pollution processing methods, reduced or restricted use of artificial chemical fertilizers, and socioeconomic security for the estate's coffee farmers.
Harvesting and Processing
The coffee harvest season at Carmen Estate runs from December to the end of March each year. When coffee cherries reach maturity, they are hand-picked, while unripe beans are left for later harvesting. After daily picking, the cherries are immediately transported to the processing facility. Machine washing removes the outer skin and pulp, with all washing residues being recycled into organic fertilizer rather than discarded. This organic fertilizer is then reused across the estate's farms, ensuring the entire process aligns with sustainable ecological development practices.
Tasting Profile
In terms of flavor, Carmen Estate SHB, when medium-roasted at Nap Cafe, presents a clean taste with subtle sweetness. It features excellent aftertaste and a hint of very gentle acidity.
FrontStreet Coffee's Recommended Brewing Method
Recommended Brewing Method: Pour-over
Dripper: V60
Grind Size: Medium-fine
Water Temperature: 90±1°C
Pre-infusion: 30g of water for 30 seconds
Staged Pouring: Pour to 120g, pause, then slowly pour to 225g
Pouring Sequence: 30-120-225g
Important Notice :
FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou China, selling freshly roasted beans from its own farm in Yunnan as well as dozens of carefully selected single-origin beans from around the world for both pour-over and espresso. The products deliver consistently excellent quality and great value, with shipping within 24 hours. Guangzhou's FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers, and the beans are now available online at the Tmall 。
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