Are the best coffee beans in Panama expensive? Panamanian coffee bean grade price list

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Official coffee production in Panama, which began in the early 20th century, is grown in the westernmost valleys and mountains of the country, dominated by mild-tasting Arabica beans, producing 82% of Arabica and 18% of Robusta varieties, respectively. The Chiriqui Plateau, grown at 2300-3500 feet (700-1070 m) above sea level, is considered to be the highest quality Arabica coffee in Panama, with the most famous boutique coffee in Boquete and Volcan producing areas because of its high rating in the international market and record prices.

It is said that the coffee grown in this area has a rich and charming taste, rich fruit tone and mild acidity. The reason is that almost all the coffee trees in the area grow under shade trees and use the best sunbathing on the scaffolding as a traditional way of handling raw beans. In addition, the farms in this area are processed by hand, and machines are used only in the wet grinding process. Therefore, in seed preservation, farming techniques and peeling methods, the tradition of generation after generation is preserved, and modern advanced technology is combined.

According to FAO statistics in 2013, the production of Panamanian coffee was 10100 tons, accounting for about 0.1 per cent of global production, with a planting area of 22400 hectares. From 1966 to 2005, coffee production statistics showed that production increased from less than 402 tons in 1961 to 1422 tons in 1985, but fell to 510 tons in 2014.

Coffee trees and crops in Panama are eventually affected by natural pests in other coffee-producing countries. The pests that have seriously affected the cultivation of coffee farms on 20097 hectares in recent years are iron rust, Ojo de Gallo and beetles.

Although Panama is a small coffee producer, its coffee is characterized by its ideal production environment, such as high altitude, volcanic soil, balance of water and sunlight caused by tropical plateau climate, many microclimates, many unique coffee flavor and taste, because coffee trees grow in high altitude areas (starting from 1.400 mts), low temperature and slow growth rate. Brewing a complete taste and aroma development.

Panamanian coffee beans Jensen Rosa Coffee Brand recommends:

Jensen Rose Summer Coffee roasted on Qianjie Coffee is fully guaranteed in brand and quality. And more importantly, the performance-to-price ratio is extremely high, 100 grams per pack, the price is only 138 yuan. Calculated on the basis of 15 grams of coffee beans per cup, a bag of coffee can make six cups of coffee, which costs only about 22 yuan per cup, which is recommended by conscience compared to the price of hundreds of cups sold in cafes.