What is the difference between different treatments of Panamanian Duncan Manor Rosa Variety?

What is the difference between different treatments of Panamanian Duncan Manor Rosa Variety?

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There are a total of four coffee estates, namely, Finca Duncan, Finca Don K, Finca RIO CRISTAL and Finca tradicional, among which Duncan Manor is named after the owner who pioneered the land. The two most famous estates are Duncan and Don K, which are located on both sides of the mausoleum line, with not only great changes in micro-climate, but also different flavors of coffee.

The Kotowa family was the biggest winner of Best of Panama in 2012, winning a total of five batches. And Duncan Manor, founded in 1913, is located in the area of about 1700 meters above sea level. Poquette called Volancito, cool at night without frost damage, daily dry sunshine is deeply affected by the micro-climate of the intersection of Pacific and western airflow, the growing period of Rain Water is abundant, and the dry and wet seasons are distinct; in addition, the lava in the volcanic zone is affected by the micro climate of fertile black soil and good air flow rendezvous, Rain Water is abundant, dry and wet seasons are distinct during the growing period. The unique growth conditions make the great Panamanian coffee. In addition, the estate is also a famous boutique coffee farm in Panama, which was awarded the cleanest environmental industry by the Panamanian national authorities in 2006.

Duncan Manor, about 1650-1750 meters above sea level, is located on the west side of the Pokuit producing area next to the Baru volcano (Boquete). It is cool at night without frost damage, dry and sunny during the day, and is deeply affected by the microclimate of the Pacific and Atlantic currents. During the growing period, there is abundant rainfall and a clear dry and wet rainy season. In addition, the lava in the volcanic zone is rich in minerals, the fertile volcanic black is rich in nutrients, good drainage is also quite good, and unique wind and soil conditions.

According to the characteristics of Arabica species, the quality of Yugao coffee usually increases at altitude, because high altitude leads to a drop in average temperature. Although the quality is improved, the coffee harvest will decrease, and the key altitude is 1200 meters. Received the influence of the temperature change in the planting area, when the temperature decreased, the quality of coffee increased progressively, but the low temperature should not be lower than 12 degrees Celsius, the high temperature should not be higher than 30 degrees Celsius, and the manor was at 1800 meters. A greenhouse was designed to grow coffee seedlings. Four different microclimates were used to test different heights and rainfall patterns to study the effect of temperature on coffee flavor. These results were then collaborated with Dave University University to study and evaluate the effects of coffee genes on quality and flavor under different variables.

Wu Zelin, a two-time champion coffee master in Taiwan, also uses KOTOWA's tanning geisha. The original meaning of Kotowa comes from the native language of Indians, and its 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 beautiful environment of the people here. Since then, the family has grown coffee here, and it has been run by the fourth generation successor, Ricardo Koyner.

During the harvest season, red-purple ripe cherries are carefully picked and treated with modern pulping equipment, and local natural and clean natural water sources are used to wash coffee berries and remove pulp. Compared with other treatment plants, each pound of raw coffee beans here uses only half a liter of water, saving about 10 to 20 liters of water, while pulp and waste water are reused as organic fertilizers. After natural drying, raw coffee beans are stored in a constant temperature warehouse of 45 degrees. After two months, the water content of raw beans will tend to be the same, the flavor will be more mature, and the aroma and taste will be more attractive.

Each batch of raw coffee beans in the manor is guaranteed to have its traceability, and each bag of coffee has detailed records on the farm, including planting and processing. Wait, wait, wait. When the manor is harvested, only the best 100% fully ripe coffee cherries will be harvested. The coffee will be turned green in a special barrel according to different sizes and grades, and it will take about 3 months. The flavor presents a variety of fruits, with obvious floral aromas and delicate sweet spices.

In addition to coffee production and careful care, but also attach great importance to the ecological environment, protection of wildlife, reuse of water resources, management and prevention of insect pests. About 60% of the estate is covered with native trees, and coffee trees are planted in shade, certified with the Forest Alliance, and recognized by the Fine Coffee Association of America.

Top picking to improve quality

The picking and subsequent treatment of coffee fruits have a great impact on the quality. The unique top picking (Premium Picking) and collection picking (Reserva Picking) in the development of Duncan and Don k have been thoroughly implemented.

The focus of the top picking method is that coffee cherries are wine red, that is, a little overripe crimson before they can be harvested and made quickly after harvest to avoid the unpleasant taste of sour and overheated wine. This is that the harvested fruit must be converted from ripe sweet to sweet with a crisp and bright acid complex, and the cost of obtaining a secondary flavor is also extremely high. It is only when it is ripe that it can be harvested. The average fruit drop rate is as high as 20% to 30%. 30% of the coffee fruits are so hot that they are easily blown off and cannot be picked.

Treasure picking method, also known as red transparent picking method. Collection picking does not just depend on color. Sweetness and the sweetness of the flesh layer must be judged. The collection picking method must have three conditions: 100% red fruit can only be picked; 100% fruit will be converted to sweet fruit; and it must be picked only if it tastes like velvet.

Rose summer

Rose summer variety coffee fruit

Award record:

The best Panama (BOP) sun brothel group ranked 4th in 2015, and the traditional variety suntan group ranked 6th.

The 5th and 7th best BOP geisha in Panama in 2014, and the 5th and 15th in the water-washed geisha group.

The number 4 in the traditional variety sun exposure group and the 3rd and 5th place in the traditional variety washing group.

2013 best Panama BOP sun geisha group No. 3, water washing geisha group No. 14

The traditional variety was ranked 4th in the sun exposure group and 7th in the traditional variety washing group.

In 2012, the champion of the best Panamanian BOP sun geisha group, the 6th in the water washing geisha group.

The number 6 in the traditional variety sunbathing group and the 1st and 3rd place in the traditional variety washing group.

(Duncan) Duncan Manor

Name of the manor: Catova, Panama. Duncan Manor

Country: Panama

Location of the manor: Earl. Sato, Pocket.

The location of the manor: located in the plateau area on the west side of Pokuit, the manor is facing east to the north, and there is indeed less rainfall in the dry season.

Altitude: 1700 to 2000 m

Main varieties: Kaduai Catuai, Rose Summer

Picking period: January to April

Average annual precipitation: 1900 mm

Washed flavor: citrus acid, nutty, crisp sweet and sour green apple, berry and jujube finish.

Sun flavor: elegant dried plums, figs, sweet aftertaste of ripe red fruit.

Rose variety flavor: Jasmine fragrance, blooming tropical fruit compound flavor, passion fruit aftertaste.

Don K Manor (Organic Ecological Manor)

Name of the manor: Catova, Panama. Tanghe Manor

Country: Panama

Location of the manor: Earl. Sato, Pocket.

The location of the manor: it is located on the western plateau of Poquet, on the other side of Duncan Manor.

Altitude: 1800 m

Main varieties: Kaduai Catuai, Rose Summer

Picking period: January to April

Manor features: organic, ecological manor. The soil is different from the satellite environment in Duncan's state, where the soil needs to add some alkaline fertilizer. When appropriate, calcium and magnesium fertilizers will be applied to increase the amino acids of the fruit, promote the flavor of coffee, colleagues on high-quality fruit acid and increase the density of the fruit, but do not use herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals.

Washed flavor: elegant lime blossom, chocolate, sweet and sour citrus, berry and red fruit finish.

Sun flavor: high-grade candied flavor and aroma, dried plum and high-grade clean ripe fruit aftertaste.

Rose variety flavor: Jasmine fragrance, blooming tropical fruit compound flavor, passion fruit aftertaste. Especially fruity aromas of oranges and pineapples.