Semi-washing treatment of Carmen Manor in Panama WBC entry bean list

Carmen Manor has 60% of the natural primeval forest, where coffee trees are planted and grow in the shade of these natural trees! As a result, the farm has been certified by Rainforest Alliance Association as ECO- OK environmentally friendly coffee! The coffee beans are harvested from late December to March of the next year, and the mature coffee cherries are harvested artificially. The waste from the fruit treatment (if the meat or juice is properly converted to composting or recycling, the raw beans are initially sun-dried and stored in the exclusive warehouse for secondary moisture content adjustment, and then shelled before export to maintain good quality of raw beans!

Carmen Manor has obtained the Ecological Conservation Certification (Certified Eco-OK Coffees) issued by the Tropical Rainforest Alliance, which is very strict and requires environmental and organic requirements at every step from planting to raw bean grinding, such as species diversity in the manor, zero pollution treatment process, reduced or restricted use of artificial chemical fertilizers, social and economic security of manor coffee farmers, and so on.

There are three main varieties planted in Elida Manor, namely, Catuai (Kaduai), Typica (Iron pickup) and Geisha (Rose Summer). The processing plant of the manor is halfway up the hillside. After the coffee is picked, it can be transported to the factory for processing as soon as possible to ensure that the quality of the coffee fruit is not affected. Of course, Elida's environment is also suitable for growing other high-quality temperate crops, especially tree tomatoes and some uncommon high-altitude fruits, which are interestingly often found in Elida coffee.

In addition to the unique ultra-high altitude and microclimate, Mr. Wilford, the owner of the manor, has also made considerable efforts in harvesting and processing. In order to meet the highest standard, the coffee at Elida Manor is only allowed to pick the most ripe coffee fruit (Ripe on Pinton) by hand. The maturity of the fruit is high, and the sugar content of pectin is naturally high, which is also the basis for producing high-quality Elida flavor.

Mr. Wilford, the owner of the estate, in addition to the extremely strict treatment of coffee cultivation, the "purification" after the processing of raw beans is also more stringent than those in the same industry. Ailida of Panama, for example, after the processing of raw beans need to go through more than 5 months of low-temperature Resting to green, so that the flavor of coffee can be more balanced and full development. (low-temperature Resting is a concept of raw bean purification that was vigorously promoted by coffee master George Howell in 2006. We found that raw beans in subtropical places need to be kept at low temperature, but different treatments and elevations will change the time of low-temperature Resting. For Alida, Panama, 5 months of low-temperature Resting is the best.)

Cup tester Ken Davids scored a high score of 93 for coffee at Elida Manor in 2012! Elida is also a regular on the bean list of players from all over the world in the World Barista Competition (WBC). It is also common to see contestants use a single Elida to concentrate SOE in the finals of Taiwan's TBC (Taiwan baristas contest) and domestic CBC (Chinese baristas competitions).

Due to the unique geographical conditions and the persistence and pursuit of coffee quality by Mr. Wilford, the landowner, Elida (Alida Manor) has been ranked as one of the three major estates in Panama along with La Esmeralda (Emerald Manor) and Kotowa Duncan (Duncan Manor).

Carmen Manor

[Origin]: Panama

[manor]: Carmen Manor

[grade]: SHB, EP

[altitude]: 1750 m

[soil]: black soil

[particles]: 17 mesh

[variety]: Kaduai Catuai 70%, Kaddura Caurra20%, Iron pickup Typica, Dwarf San Ramon San Ramon, New World Mundo Novo 10%

[raw bean treatment]: semi-washed

Carmen Manor Coffee is a coffee estate dominated by the family. The family has long grown coffee under the principle of providing high-quality coffee and protecting the environment. Efrain and Carmen Franceschi began growing Arabica coffee varieties on their estate in 1950. Today, Carmen Manor single processing plant produces about 1200 bags (60 kg each) of unique high-quality coffee beans every year!

Carmen Manor is located in the volcanic valley at an altitude of 1750 m. The manor is blessed with fertile soil and good natural shade. In addition, this area is also affected by the dual climate of the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, and the climate is cool. The dual characteristics of no frost damage at night and dry weather can create excellent growth conditions! Thanks to the volcano's black soil and good drainage facilities, Carmen Manor has high-quality Catuai,Caturra and Typica Arabica coffee!