Year: 2023

12
Apr
2023
Productores panameños preparan café del alta especialidad para el BOP 2023

Productores panameños preparan café del alta especialidad para el BOP 2023

_[BOQUETE-PANAMÁ] 12 de abril de 2023_ – En la fase final de preparación de sus mejores lotes de café de alta especialidad están los productores de café especial de Panamá para presentarlos en la próxima competencia del Best of Panamá (BOP) en su vigésima séptima versión (27), donde serán catados por expertos internacionales de Asia, Estados Unidos, Australia y Europa.

La fecha de este evento internacional organizado por la Asociación de Cafés Especiales de Panamá (SCAP), se volvió a retomar para mediados de mayo y se espera culminar con la premiación el 3 de junio de 2023, confirmó Hunter Tedman, nuevo presidente de la SCAP, al referirse al esfuerzo que realiza cada productor desde el momento en que decide participar y preparar sus mejores lotes para el BOP, que corresponde al evento más importante de la caficultura panameña.

De acuerdo al calendario aprobado por la SCAP, desde el 17 al 29 de abril inicia la inscripción electrónica, del 2 al 13 de mayo es la recepción de los lotes inscritos, del 15 al 20 de mayo es la calibración de tueste y el tueste de las muestras para la cata nacional, del 22 al 26 de mayo se desarrollará la cata nacional para seleccionar los mejores lotes que pasarán a la cata internacional a celebrarse 29 de mayo al 3 de junio de 2023.

“Es un evento que toma tiempo y mucho esfuerzo en organizarlo, incluye una gran logística desde la preparación de los lotes por el productor hasta las invitaciones a los jueces internacionales. Nos acercamos a la fase final y todo marcha muy bien”, agregó Tedman, quien es un productor de café de alta especialidad, juez nacional con amplio conocimiento en la industria de la caficultura de especialidad.

Los miembros de SCAP consideran que el café panameño está en el nivel de la alta especialidad, luego de los impresionantes resultados obtenidos en los últimos tres años, con tazas que llegaron alcanzar valores históricos en la caficultura panameña, y casi nunca vistos en una competencia internacional de café, en el BOP del 2022, el Geisha Natural obtuvo 96.5 puntos, el Geisha Lavado con 96 puntos y un varietal de la variedad Chicho Gallo con 94 puntos, valores numéricos que en un café varietal es casi inalcanzable.

Este año se espera la participación de 20 jueces internacionales que en su mayoría ya confirmaron su participación y 18 jueces invitados, procedentes de Estados Unidos, Australia, Taiwán, China, Japón, Corea del Sur y Bulgaria.

Este año el café de alta especialidad de Panamá será evaluado en tres categorías: Geisha Natural, Geisha Lavado y Varietales (incluye todas las otras variedades de café), donde cada productor entregará a la competencia lotes de 42  kilogramos cada uno, de los cuáles 25 kilogramos serán ofertados en la subasta electrónica del BOP.

Como parte de este importante evento, se hará la competencia nacional de barismo que busca escoger el mejor barista que representará a Panamá en la competencia mundial de barismo y tendrá lugar entre la Cata Nacional y la Cata Internacional del BOP.

Tedman destacó el importante esfuerzo que cada productor hace año tras año por seguir mejorando la calidad del café que Panamá ofrece al mundo, una combinación de experiencia, el terroir que tienen las montañas de Boquete, Cerro Punta, Volcán y Renacimiento, que va desde la floración hasta el proceso final de convertir el café en oro, porque de cada 6.2 libras de café en cereza se obtiene una libra de café oro.

[Nota de prensa: Marcelino Rosario/Periodista / SCAP PANAMÁ / 507 66948063 / marcelino.rosario@gmail.com

Posted by Specialty Coffee Association of Panama in News
23
Apr
2023

Finca La Alquería

Contact: José Porta
Email: JPORTA@EMODERNOS.COM
Mobile: +(507) 6612-7755

Finca La Alquería, located in the charming town of Volcancito, Boquete, is a boutique, family-owned and operated farm nestled in the slopes of the Baru volcano at 1,460 meters above sea level.
The Volcancito area provides optimal conditions for growing coffee, our beans are carefully grown and harvested ensuring a rich and flavorful cup of coffee.

Finca La Alquería takes pride in commiting to sustainable farming practices. We believe in treating the environment with respect and working with nature to produce high-quality coffee, which has led us to adopt a variety of agricultural practices, including apiculture, that help protect the natural habitat and the wildlife that shares our land.

Another practice applied in our farm is to minimize the chemical load applied to our coffee crops (through fertilization or fumigation), aiming for less than 1.75% of chemical products for foliar applications for every 200 Kgs. of material applied to the crops (not more than 3.5 kilos/200 kilos of diluted application).
Thanks to these agricultural practices, our farm yields high-quality specialty coffees, including pacamara, yellow bourbon, geisha, and SL-28 varietals.

We have a special commitment to the families that work in our farm; we understand that our success is only possible because of their hard work and dedication.

We believe that education is a fundamental right and a key driver of social mobility. We are committed to providing educational opportunities to the children of our farm workers, which we recognize as an investment in their future and that of our community. We take pride in this program, which reflects our values of sustainability, social responsibility and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.

Posted by Specialty Coffee Association of Panama in Member Profiles
01
Feb
2023

Finca Deborah

Producer: Jamison Savage

Instagram: @finca_deborah
Website: www.fincadeborah.com , www.savagecoffees.net
Email: info@savagecoffees.net

Region: Volcan, Chiriqui Highlands

Terroir:
Soils: Highly Organic, Volcanic
Direction: Multiple, predominately east
Annual Rainfall: 2200-2500 ml
Elevation: 1900-2000 MASL
Average Humidity: 75%
Average Temperature: 17 C

Varieties:
Geisha, Red Bourbon, Red Caturra, SL-28, Sidra, Casiopia, African Heirlooms

THE PLANTATION

Located at an elevation of 1900+ meters and nestled deep in the mountains of Volcan, Finca Deborah is shrouded in dense cloud coverage for most of the year. The plantation is a beautiful, natural environment where rare species of plants and animals are abundant and where Geisha grows to its full potential under the protection of the lush rainforest canopy.

THE HARVEST

Carefully monitoring the harvesting is one of the most critical steps in a long list of quality control requirements. By hand picking only the ripest cherries and processing those cherries that meet our exacting standards, can we ensure that Finca Deborah Geisha is one of the world’s best Geisha coffees.

THE COFFEE

Finca Deborah’s mission is to cultivate, process, and deliver only the highest quality coffee available anywhere in the world.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Finca Deborah has the distinct privilege of working with some of the most talented and creative names in coffee. Our coffees have made notable progress in both national and world competition, with frequent podium finishes.
In 2016 Deborah washed Geisha was used to win the World Barista Championship in Dublin, Ireland, frequently showcased during prestigious events, and served in some of the world’s most distinguished restaurants by highly acclaimed chefs.

THE BACKBONE OF FINCA DEBORAH

The Nôbe-Buglé people are the primary workforce on the farm and are the backbone of Finca Deborah. We understand that our operation could not exist without their skill and expertise. We strive to ensure that their needs are met with an abundance of care and compassion.

SUSTAINABILITY

Traditional electric power is not available in the remote location that is home to Finca Deborah. So, we’ve had to improvise. Our beneficio, or processing center, is powered by our own robust solar system, which further preserves the integrity and sustainability of this unique environment. In addition, as a shade grown coffee plantation, Finca Deborah blends seamlessly with the mountain landscape, sustains the natural environment, and maintains a haven for the local bird and wildlife populations.

 

Articles of Interest

https://www.baristahustle.com/research-papers/jamison-savage-finca-deborah/

https://www.coffeereview.com/review/panama-finca-deborah-afterglow-geisha-natural/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piu6byyh_sk

https://archerscoffee.com/blogs/news/archers-coffee-producers-talk-jamison-savage?_pos=3&_sid=e25b66e08&_ss=r

https://projectorigin.coffee/savage-coffees-and-the-future-of-panama-coffees-jamison-savage/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lmowery/2016/07/21/how-to-quit-your-job-and-become-a-coffee-producer/?sh=1e815d61dd09

Posted by Specialty Coffee Association of Panama in Member Profiles
10
Apr
2023

Flying Pumas

Flying Pumas is a specialty coffee project located in the mountains of Volcán, Chiriquí, Panama, between 1650 and 2200 meters above sea level. The farm spans 178 hectares, of which 60 hectares are planted with specialty coffee while the remaining land is preserved forest bordering the International La Amistad Park. At Flying Pumas, coffee is cultivated in dialogue with the landscape, respecting the natural conditions of the territory and allowing each lot to express its origin with precision and clarity.

ABOUT FLYING PUMAS
Flying Pumas is a project built around observation, precision, and respect for the environment. Inspired by the wild cats that inhabit these forests, pumas, jaguars, ocelots, and jaguarundis, the project seeks to work in balance with one of the most important ecosystems in Central America. Every decision, from cultivation to processing, begins with understanding how climate, altitude, volcanic soils, and biodiversity shape the final expression of the coffee.

COFFEE & TERROIR
Flying Pumas focuses primarily on Geisha and ET47 varieties, cultivated at high altitude on mineral-rich volcanic soils. Cool temperatures, thermal amplitude, constant mist, and the natural complexity of the landscape allow the development of coffees with elegance, transparency, and depth in the cup. Each lot reflects the unique characteristics of the territory where it was cultivated.

CULTIVATION PHILOSOPHY
At Flying Pumas, coffee cultivation is approached through continuous observation, precision agriculture, and responsible landscape management. Forest conservation, water protection, conscious soil management, and the use of biochar are integrated into an approach designed to strengthen the long-term health and resilience of the territory.

PROCESSING APPROACH
Our processing philosophy is centered on preserving clarity, structure, and varietal expression. Each lot is carefully harvested and processed to highlight the identity of the coffee and the natural characteristics of the terroir. Precision, cleanliness, and consistency are fundamental throughout every stage of the process.

LANDSCAPE & CONSERVATION
Flying Pumas is part of one of the most important biological corridors in Panama. The forests surrounding the farm play an essential role in water conservation, climate stability, and biodiversity protection throughout the region.

VISITING FLYING PUMAS
Flying Pumas welcomes roasters, green coffee buyers, and specialty coffee professionals interested in experiencing an origin where coffee, landscape, and conservation coexist naturally. Visitors can explore the high-altitude coffee fields, native forests, and production areas while discovering the philosophy behind Flying Pumas.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Joel Villalta / COO
Tel. +(57)3155616200 / +(507) 65847533 
Email: coo@flyingpumas.com
Instagram: @flyingpumascoffee

Posted by Specialty Coffee Association of Panama in Member Profiles
25
Mar
2023

Millo Verde

Millo Verde

Millo Verde is a family-run coffee estate in Jaramillo, Boquete, focused on producing high-quality specialty micro-lots.

Nested at 1,300 masl, with sweeping Volcán Barú views, our farm is a small oasis in the Panamá Highlands. Our coffees are shaped by the terroir from the distinct ridges, shifting elevations and flowing creeks throughout our estate.

We’re dedicated to quality and sustainability, with a low ecological footprint and a hands-on approach to every detail. We take pride in producing high-quality specialty coffees from our micro-lots for our clients and partners. Guided by our passion and commitment, we strive to learn and evolve every day to bring out the very best that our climate, terroir and plants have to offer.

Our farm consists of eight specialty micro-lots, each reflecting the diversity of our terroir and varieties. One Pánama Geisha lot, two Millo Geisha-Hybrid lots, three Pacamara lots and two Catuai SH3 lots. Produced in small volumes with meticulous care, these lots capture the most distinct expressions of Panamá’s highlands.

For more information about our farm: milloverde.com

Let’s talk: hello@milloverde.com

Posted by Specialty Coffee Association of Panama in Member Profiles