Yield and distribution of Panamanian coffee

Hartmont Manor in Panama after a hundred years

There should be no objection to describe Panamanian coffee as unique. This small country has the most competitive coffee farm in the world and the highest average transaction price. The important reason for the unique quality of Panamanian coffee is its microclimate. Bordering Costa Rica and Colombia, Panama's east-west environment allows cold air to flow through the Central Mountains at more than 6500 feet, creating a very unique microclimate in the Boquete and Vol á n Candela regions, making it a major producer of Panamanian coffee. The land around this area is rich in nutrients, and these fertile soils provide perfect conditions for the growth of coffee, creating a large number of unique, high-quality coffee.

The majestic Balu volcano

Here is a coffee farm worth introducing to you. It is the century-old Finca Hartmann.

Mr. Luis Hartmann, the founder of Hartman Manor, which is owned by the Hartman family, is a legendary figure. Mr. Hartman was born in the Moravilla region of Austria and Hungary on June 20, 1891, which is now the Czech Republic. Both of his brothers died in World War I, but he survived thanks to his mother hiding on a ship bound for Pennsylvania. In 1907, young Hartmond traveled many countries with his friends on the road, until he came to Panama in 1911, but he did not choose to develop in Panama. After thinking about the future, in 1912 he chose Chiriki and settled down, mainly in the Kendra region, where he was the first generation of residents. He married his first wife Suzanne in 1918 and welcomed their first child, Ratibor Hartmann, who later founded Finca Hartmann, in 1920.

Mr. Louis Hartmont lived in Volcan, La Silla de Pando and Santa Clara3, and grew coffee everywhere he went. He named his first coffee farm "Tizingal", which means "my Star". In addition to coffee, Mr. Hartmond was extremely keen on exploring monuments all his life. Based on his contribution to Panamanian archaeology, he was awarded the title of "Daniel Boone of Panama" by National Geographic magazine in 1950. He died on May 25, 1970.

Today's Hartmont is a family business run by Latibor and the five children of his wife, Dinola Sandy, who now own two coffee farms, Ojo de Agua and Palo Verde, which are about two miles apart, with each family member responsible for coffee growth management, harvesting and farm visits.

Ojo de Agua's coffee is planted under shade trees, and many areas of the estate are virgin forests. It is also one of the mitigation areas across the famous La Amistad Forest Reserve in Costa Rica and Panama, with an average elevation drop of between 1220 and 1828 meters. The mud road in the manor leads to various native habitats of animals and plants, making it ideal for bird watching, hiking and exploration.