Panamanian coffee type, Panamanian coffee taste

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The first batch of coffee exported by Panama each year starts in November, and almost all high-quality coffee beans are shipped to France and Finland. Generally speaking, the price of Panamanian coffee belongs to the low and medium price, but its performance in the cup is often as good as that of any famous or even expensive coffee producing area. Panamanian specialty coffee is among the highest selling prices in the international market.

Coffee varieties: Geisha, Catuai, Caturra

Planting altitude: 1400-1700m

Annual rainfall: 3200 mm

Average temperature: about 14-25 ℃

Type of soil: volcanic soil

Grading standard: SHB

Treatment method: washing method

Harvesting method: manual harvesting

Related Certification: NCMA

Raw bean specification: 18 mesh

Harvest year: 2015

Cup test results: Apple, Potato, Maple syrup, Lemon Citrus, Coffee blossom, Roasted hazelnuts, Dark chocolate

Fragrance (dried incense): Jasmine, citrus, tea, honey

Aroma: berries, flowers, oils, vanilla, citrus

Flavor: sweet, sour, non-irritating, clean, bergamot, honey, citrus, spices, flowers, berries, tea, cherries, delicate finish, long-lasting aroma, classic jadeite manor Geisha flavor.

Flavor characteristics

The better coffee in Panama has citrus and floral aromas, bright taste, elegant and complex flavor.

Population: 3406000

2013 production: 6000 tons

The distinction between Panamanian growing areas mainly depends on the sales situation of coffee, but mostly on geographical distribution. In the past, coffee was widely spread, and the following areas are actually one area, but these areas are closely linked.

Boquete

This is the Panamanian region that we are most familiar with. The special mountainous terrain of this area forms a microclimate which is very suitable for growing coffee. Cool weather and frequent fog slow down the ripening process of coffee cherries, and some even say that the climate can already simulate high-altitude planting.

Altitude: 400-1900m

Harvest period: December to March

Planting varieties: Tibica, Kaddura, Kaduai, bourbon, Rosa, San Ramon

Candela volcano

The area produces a lot of food for Panama, as well as excellent coffee. This area borders on Costa Rica.

Altitude: 1200-1600m

Harvest period: December to March

Planting varieties: Tibica, Kaddura, Kaduai, bourbon, Rosa, San Ramon

Renacimiento

Another producing area of Chirqui province, bordering Costa Rica. This producing area is relatively small, so it is not the main producing area of Panamanian boutique coffee.

Altitude: 1100-1500 m

Harvest period: December to March

Planting varieties: Tibica, Kaddura, Kaduai, bourbon, Rosa, San Ramon