Panama | Introduction to Geisha Coffee Beans from Boquete Coffee Region

Panama

In the southernmost part of Central America lies a country with a unique geographical location, whose canal is known as the "World Bridge" - the Republic of Panama. The country has a total area of 75,517 square kilometers and is divided into 10 provinces and 5 Indian residential areas.

The country's flag is rectangular, consisting of four rectangles in white, red, and blue. White symbolizes peace, while red and blue represent the original Liberal and Conservative parties of Panama, respectively, symbolizing the two parties' unity and struggle for national interests. The white-blue star in the upper left represents loyalty and integrity, while the white-red star in the lower right represents the authority of law. The design divided into four sections by a cross represents Panama's junction between North America, South America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean.

Panama borders Colombia to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the south, Costa Rica to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the north. The country's S-shaped territory connects North and South America, and the Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans from north to south, earning it the name "World Bridge."

Panama's terrain is undulating with numerous valleys and ravines. Apart from the coastal plains in the north and south, most of the country is mountainous. Due to its proximity to the equator, it has a tropical marine climate with humid days and cool nights. The average annual temperature ranges from 23-27°C, with distinct dry and rainy seasons throughout the year and average annual rainfall of 1500-2500 millimeters. Panama has multiple volcanoes, rich forest and river resources, and unique microclimates, providing ideal growing conditions for coffee and other crops.

Coffee Growing Regions

The main coffee growing regions are Boquete, Volcan-Candela, and Renacimiento. These regions are all located in the western part of the country and are surrounded by three volcanoes: Volcán Baru, El Valle, and La Yeguada.

Boquete

Boquete can be said to be Panama's most famous coffee growing region, as it hosts many renowned estates such as Hacienda La Esmeralda, Duncan Estate, and Elida Estate. The main Boquete region possesses excellent coffee growing conditions, with coffee cultivated at altitudes between 1200-2000 meters. The temperature here ranges between 11°C-27°C, neither too cold nor too hot, while the significant temperature difference allows coffee cherries to develop flavors slowly. Additionally, moderate rainfall, fertile volcanic ash soil, abundant sunshine, and special local microclimates enable this region to produce high-quality coffee.

Volcan-Candela

Compared to Boquete, the Volcan-Candela region is less well-known, but in recent years, many excellent estates from this region have appeared in recent Panama BOP competitions, achieving impressive results. The Volcan-Candela region is located on the western side of Volcán Baru, at altitudes between 1200-1600 meters. Although the average rainfall is less than Boquete, the same high altitude and fertile volcanic soil provide an excellent growing environment for coffee trees. Currently, the Volcan-Candela region includes famous estates like 90+ Geisha Estate, Aurora Estate, and Hartmann Estate.

Renacimiento

This region is located in the most remote area of the country, bordering Costa Rica, with cultivation altitudes between 1100-1500 meters. Due to its remote and difficult-to-access location, and the resulting reduced processing and transportation infrastructure, Renacimiento is not as well-known as the Boquete and Volcan-Candela regions.

Geisha Variety

The Geisha variety was first discovered in Ethiopia in the 1930s, then introduced to Tanzania in 1936, and brought to Costa Rica in 1953. It wasn't until 1970 that it was introduced to Panama from Costa Rica. However, at that time, quantity was prioritized over quality, and the Geisha plant branches are relatively weak, so it was not favored by farmers and was not widely cultivated. Later, the specialty coffee wave led people to focus on the flavor of coffee beans themselves and emphasize quality. By 2005, Hacienda La Esmeralda used the Geisha variety to participate in the BOP competition, and its delicate floral aromas, jasmine fragrance, peach and bergamot flavors, along with exceptionally high scores, made this variety famous.

FrontStreet Coffee Panama Boquete Geisha Coffee Beans

Region: Boquete
Altitude: 1600 meters
Variety: Geisha
Processing: Natural Washed
Flavor: Jasmine, Lemon, Bergamot, Honey, Green Tea

This FrontStreet Coffee Panama Boquete Geisha coffee uses washed processing and medium roast. FrontStreet Coffee uses V60 with a 1:15 ratio at 92°C for brewing. You'll smell jasmine aromatics, experience lemon-like acidity, bergamot and honey flavors, with a green tea-like mouthfeel and a clean finish.

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