Introduction of Panamanian Coffee from Top Coffee producing area Coffee from Carmen Manor in Panama

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Panama is located at the southern tip of Central America, bordering Colombia. If you ask your peers about their impression of this country, they will probably answer "Canal". The isthmus (isthmus), located in the North and South American continent, has been of great strategic value since the 16th century (Columbus era). In the early 19th century, Panama was politically more southward, and at one point formed the Greater Republic of Colombia (Gran Colombia) with Colombia, Vaguadore and Venezuela. But since 1903, it has seceded from the alliance with the help of the United States, and its national fortune was destined to be linked to the United States at the moment the canal was built. The Panama Canal, which runs through Central America and connects the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean, has not only opened up shipping trade, but also brought a great deal of agricultural knowledge from the United States and Europe; many retirees in North America chose to settle in Panama with a mild climate and a low cost of living index, which indirectly contributed to the stories of boutique coffee legends and emerald estates.

Compared with the commercial towns built around canals in the east, the western mountains bordering Costa Rica are dominated by farming. The Chiriqui province has a good infrastructure, so coffee has been grown in areas such as Bouquete and Volcan since it was introduced from Costa Rica in 1820. Although the production capacity is only 1/10 of that of the former (2007), its unique microclimate (micro-climate) is particularly suitable for the growth of boutique coffee: the country's Rain Water, sometimes from the Pacific, sometimes from the Atlantic. At the end of the rainy season, a northerly wind that locals call "Bajareque" blows through the mountains like air-conditioning, slowing down the ripening rate of coffee fruit and raising sugar content. Farmers usually hire indigenous Nobes to take charge of the harvest. With the help of the United States, the world's largest consumer of coffee, Panama's processing technology is among the best in Latin America.

Carmen Manor, a family business that prides itself on the continuous production and export of high-quality raw coffee beans. Efrain and Carmen Franceschi began growing high-quality Arabica coffee on the estate in the 1950s, and today their grandchildren take over the management of the estate and processing plant, producing about 1200 bags of high-quality raw coffee beans a year. Located in the Vulcan Valley (Volcan Valley) in the Baru volcano area, it is cool at night without frost damage, dry and sunny during the day, and is deeply affected by the micro-climate of the Pacific and Atlantic currents. Rain Water is rich in dry and wet seasons during the growing period; coupled with the lava flow through the volcanic zone, the fertile volcanic black soil and good drainage have unique growth conditions.

Paying attention to the ecological environment, the shaded area of the manor reaches 60%, and Carmen Manor abides by a series of strict agricultural production standards and principles. And properly plan the balance of social and environmental development: natural water resources and ecosystem protection, wildlife conservation, pest control, soil conservation, complete integrated waste management, community relationship maintenance, provide fair treatment and good living conditions for farmers and their families.

Carmen Manor continues to pursue the best Panamanian coffee, batch-by-batch cup testing confirms that there are no defects or errors from picking to handling the entire production process, avoiding the mixing of any defective batches. After the test, another outstanding batch will be sent to the laboratory to standardize the test procedure, further complete analysis of aroma, texture, flavor, acidity. And other indicators of coffee quality in all aspects. For the pursuit of coffee quality, Carmen Manor is always the winner of coffee competitions, with stable and excellent cup flavor performance, and has won excellent evaluation and results in various coffee evaluation competitions in Panama over the years.

The entrance has the acidity of plum fruits, the steady sweetness of apricot kernels and the smooth and soft texture of cream.

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