Unique flavor of Panamanian Erida Manor Coffee grindability treatment, roasting degree, taste characteristics

In 2007, Guatemala added the eighth coffee producing area, Acatenango Valley (R), which we translated into "Akatilang region".

In 2007, Anacaf é (Guatemalan Coffee Association) not only promoted it at the SCAA exhibition, but also arranged a special topic to explain to the international judges during the national competition. In the past, Guatemala claimed to have seven major producing areas, not only distinguishing features, but also giving buyers and consumers a good memory. Antigua, Micro Plateau, Lake Attitan, Koban Rain Forest and so on, each district can find excellent manors and good coffee with local characteristics.

Acatenango is located in Chimaltenango province, Guatemala. More than 5000 hectares of coffee farms in the region have fertile volcanoes, mainly located in two major volcanic mountains, and almost all have forests and shade trees. As can be seen from the above photos, almost all of the estates are shaded and planted, and the main varieties are bourbon and some Catuai and Caturra.

Akatilango two major volcanoes, Volcan de Fuego and Volcan Acatenango respectively, especially Acatenango is the third peak of Central American volcanoes, and across the Fuego volcano is the Yatitan Lake region. The annual rainfall in this area is 48 to 72 inches, and the average annual temperature is 14 ~ 31 degrees C. the temperature difference is large enough, so the density of beans is compact, which is helpful to the flavor. The coffee harvest season is mainly from mid-January to March. At present, the Kaqchiquels people still live in this area and maintain traditional farming methods; in total, there are about 4000 farmers in this area, and coffee cultivation dates back to 1880.

Haines, a Swede, in 1924. Elliott founded Esmeralda Farm, which was not a coffee grower but a ranch. Forty years later, Daniel Lou in 1964. Mr. Bidarson's grandfather, Luther Ruffer. Mr. Bidarson bought Esmeralda Farm in order to have an old home after retirement, grandfather Luthor. Mr. Bidasson was born in Sweden and served as president of the Bank of America and director of United Nations Development.

His son Blaise. Mr. Bidarsson moved to Panama from California in 1973 and inherited his father's farm. In 1987, he converted most of the farm to growing coffee. In 1994, he invested in the machinery and equipment of refined coffee to create a brand. While Mr. Bidarson and his wife Susan started a formal business on the coffee farm, they also raised three children, Elligo (born in Philadelphia in 1966), Rachel (born in Sweden in 1967) and Danielu (born in Panama in 1974).

In 1996, Blaise and Rachel visited a farm for sale in the Haramijun area of the Bocketi Valley, and was attracted by the beautiful farm and immediately bought it. This is Esmeralda? Daniel Lou, the third son of Haramiqiong Farm. It is in this farm that Mr. Bidasson has grown Geisha coffee, which has attracted the attention of the coffee world.

Panamanian rose summer grows at an altitude of 1500-1650 meters, and its unique growth environment makes it unique:

Dry aroma: tea, flowers (magnolia, tulips) vanilla plants, milk, black sugar sweet, high-grade champagne and aroma up.

Wet fragrance: apricot, caramel, milk, flower.

Sipping: good oil quality, delicate Lishan special tea feeling, high-end liquor astringent but then turned into a delicate and smooth Body to fill the mouth.

Berry candy and spices are sweet, accompanied by floral aromas, the finish is full of floral aromas, fruit sweetness and body are quite long-lasting, the lower the temperature, the more delicate the acidity.

La Esmeralda Manor has won 12 coffee competitions so far, and the highest bidding record for three times in online open bidding is US $21 in 2004, US $50.25 in 2006, and US $130 in 2007. Of course, other countries have also raced a pound of good coffee close to $50 (Brazil's CoE champion Fazenda Santa inflows in 2005) and Guatemala CoE champion El Injerto $80.20 in 2008, but you pay attention to the time point, that is, when La Esmeralda set a record price, there was no bid to surpass her before, but she will surpass others and say she is a record creator, no fluke! Panama's highest grade coffee ranks first for four consecutive years in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007!

The American Fine Coffee Association (SCAA) ranked No. 1 in the World Coffee Cup Test in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Tropical rainforest protection group coffee quality cup test ranked first in 2004, 2006 and 2007! Guatemala Rosa-Akatilango region (Guatemala Acatenango Gesha)