Description of the flavor and aroma of washed Kaduai coffee beans in the Kotwa Mountains Manor of Panama

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Panama Boquete Kotowa Traditional Washed 1350M

Panama Cotva Mountain Estate Wash Treatment Fakaduai 1350M

Flavor description:

Orange fruit notes, vanilla, nutty, sweet cane,

Clean and smooth taste, acid balance.

Kotowa's original meaning comes from the native language of Indians, and its representative meaning is "mountain."

More than a hundred years ago, Alexander Duncan McIntyre

Alexander Duncan McIntyre came to Panama,

He was deeply attracted by the simplicity and beauty of the people here.

The family has grown coffee here ever since.

It is now run by Ricardo Koyner, the fourth generation successor.

Kotowa owns a total of four coffee estates,

Finca Kotowa Duncan,

Finca Kotowa Don K, Crystal River,

Finca Kotowa tradicional。Don K Estate is located at approximately 0 - 0 meters above sea level,

Located on the western slopes of the Poquete region next to the Baru volcano,

Sitting opposite Duncan on either side of the volcano's mausoleum line,

Although the same production area, but the canyon on both sides of the microclimate,

But it gives the coffee of the two estates a completely different flavor.

Cool frost-free nights, dry, sunny days,

Deeply influenced by the microclimate where Pacific and Atlantic currents meet,

Rich rainfall in growing season, distinct wet and dry rainy season;

Plus the volcanic lava is rich in minerals,

Fertile volcanic black is rich in nutrients,

Good drainage is also quite good, unique conditions.

In harvest season, carefully selected red purple ripe cherries

and treated with modern pulping equipment,

and use local natural and clean water sources to clean coffee berries and remove pulp

It uses only half a liter of water per pound of green coffee compared to other plants,

About 10 to 20 liters of water are saved,

The pulp and waste water are reused as organic fertilizer.

Green coffee beans through natural drying, storage at 45 degrees in a constant temperature warehouse,

After two months of standing, the moisture content of green beans will tend to be uniform,

The flavor will also be more mature, and the aroma and taste will be more attractive.

This mountain, a corner of Volcan Baru,

Quiet and majestic

These trees, the generous Esmeralda estate,

Turn a portion of Geisha's harvest into seed

A legendary breed that spread throughout the valley after being handed over to various estates

These people,

From Mr. Ricardo, who insists on using no chemical pesticides and fertilizers at all in Duncan

To live next to the coffee garden, every morning at six o'clock when the first rays of sunlight,

That's when you get up and start caring for the aborigines in the sun exposure.

Harvesting workers who pick only red to purple ripe berries…

until you know it's good.

And transform the fragrance of all this into an amazing spectrum of taste buds.

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Everyone's favorite taste is not necessarily,

Consider buying small quantities to try different baking degrees.

A burst of beans

One blast ends with a bean.

From the end of the first explosion to the end of the second explosion, the beans are placed in the middle.

Touch the next bean with two explosions

10-15 seconds into the second explosion.

Second explosion dense next bean

I hope you baking experts find something better.

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Something must be said to all,

Coffee beans are agricultural produce,

It varies a little bit from year to year,

If there is a difference, please forgive me.

Next time consider other coffee beans.

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The greener the appearance of green beans, the more moisture they contain,

The baking process may not be cooked enough if the temperature drops too low during the first explosion.

It is recommended to reduce moisture before baking (sun exposure for a few days or use dehumidifier)

The more whitened the part, the less moisture there is,

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Some coffee beans are emerald green and roasted to have more flavor.

Some are whiter and taste better when baked,

There are many tricks to the baking process,

The curves of time and temperature are different for the same baking degree,

The taste is also slightly different, and everyone's favorite flavor is not necessarily

Try different baking degrees to see which one you prefer.