We are a boutique producer of organic luxury coffee with three small farms in Boquete, Panama.  Our passion is the authentic expression of varietal and terroir through the Art of Geisha.  We embrace the principles of permaculture, organic and biodynamic farming, and our production is 100% free of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers.  The cycles of the Earth and Moon guide us through each phase of the journey from seed to cup.  Our practices result in decreased yields compared with traditionally managed farms, but our focus has never been on yields.  The reward comes in the cup, where the unadulterated flavors and vibrant aromas come alive in an unrivaled sensory experience.

Our proprietary process and drying techniques aim to release and accentuate the inherent attributes of the varietal and terroir, without dominating notes of process.  We are constantly innovating our process and drying techniques in order bring out the best qualities of each unique vintage.  At a time when many producers are embracing more extreme process, we maintain our dedication to terroir driven coffee making.  We use only our own wild, naturally occurring yeasts in our fermentations, never manufactured yeasts or any other outside ingredient.  With only two employees, the founder is hands-on in all aspects of coffee making from farming and production, process and drying, roasting and cupping, all the way to the final product.

We view our farms as integrated, whole, living organisms consisting of crops, soil, microorganisms, forest, water, animals, microclimate, as well as the people and the spirit of the place.  We view each farm as a canvass from God, and it is our job to paint the masterpiece.  Each farm has its own unique personality.

Misty Mountain is wild forest Geisha.  Young and wild, playful yet majestic.  Mysterious and silent on the edge of virgin forest, rough hewn from the wild.  Its very unique micro climate is sunny and breezy during the harvest season and enshrouded in mist the other half of the year, creating low yields, intense flavors and delicate aromas.  With the same passion as the founders of Boquete generations ago, we built this farm from scratch, carefully clearing by hand, leaving all large trees while finding the ideal mix of sun and shade and monkey bridges, and planting a mix of bronze and green tip geisha into the virgin soil.  Occupying an elevation of 1550 to 1800 meters in the La India region of Boquete, a primarily south facing slope allows sunshine to filter through the canopy while offering refuge from the pummeling north winds of the dry season.  Carving this farm from the forest has been a long and challenging process, and our efforts were rewarded with our first harvest receiving 6^th place in the Geisha Natural category of the 2018 Best of Panama with a score of 92.25, fetching $101/lb at the auction.

Windy Ridge is mature and refined, wise yet exotic.  The green tip geisha has rooted deeply, accessing rich volcanic minerals beneath the soil.  At 1600 meters with a westerly slope directly facing the Baru Volcano in the center of the prized Alto Jaramillo region of Boquete, the farm is bathed in afternoon sunshine injecting uncommon sweetness, exotic tropical flavors and intense jasmine florals into the cherry.  As with old vine wines, the cup is enriched by a depth and complexity that only comes with age.  Year after year our Windy Ridge Geishas place among the top coffees in the Best of Panama, consistently receiving among the highest prices at auction.  In both 2018 and 2019, our Windy Ridge Geishas received the third highest price of the entire auction, and second highest producer with a price of $216 and $318/lb.

Taking advantage of the drier microclimate of the Palmira region of Boquete, Fennario is where all of our coffees are taken directly after harvest for processing and drying.  Providing an excellent cup relative to its elevation, Fennario has been producing organic Caturra and Catuai since we acquired the farm in 2003.  It is also home to the Longboard Lab.

email: producer@longboardcoffees.com
cel: +507 6870-4750
instagram: longboard_coffee
www.longboardcoffees.com

About Us

Don Mariano Coffee was named after Cafetalera Los González owner Mr. Mariano González. Mr. Mariano is a passionate coffee grower that has been taking care of his farm for the last 60 years. He is also a dear member of the Boquete community.

Mr. Mariano, encouraged by his 3 daughters, joined the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama last year. He participated for the first time in the 2016 Best of Panama Competition and won 5th place in the Natural Traditionals Category. At Cafetalera Los González we are very excited that Mr. Mariano’s lifetime work can now be enjoyed in other countries.

The Farm

Cafetalera Los González is located in the region of Horqueta in the Boquete Highlands and grows mostly high elevation Catuai grown at an average of 1,600 meters above sea level. It has been owned by the González family since 1920.

Contact Us

Phone: +507 6246-4609

Location: Horqueta, Boquete, Chiriquí, República de Panamá

E-mail: malenago04@gmail.com

La Finca MAYA ubicada en Alto Jaramillo entre los 1490 y 1650 msnm, se encuentra rodeada de distintos árboles maderables, frutales, flores y arbustos silvestres de frutillas, que cobijan la plantación de Geishas y Pacamara.

Nuestra finca fue adquirida en el año 1988, por nuestros padres Don Abelardo Guillén y Doña Celvy Sittón de Guillén quienes sembraron sus sueños de algún día ver florecer y fructificar un cafetal de variedades tradicionales, rodeado de exuberante naturaleza. Nosotros, sus hijos Yanko y Mario siendo la segunda generación en cultivar dicha finca, junto a la asesoría oportuna de mi pareja la Msc. Margoth Fuentes Serracín quien es Especialista en Manejo y Conservación de los Recursos Naturales utilizando microorganismos benéficos en los sistemas agroecológicos, integrando su experticia y conocimiento a nuestras ganas de continuar la caficultura con un giro fresco, decidimos en el año 2015 empezar a renovar dicho cafetal de casi 30 años de vida y se inicia un semillero de café Geisha, que en el  año 2016 se trasplanto ese primer lote y se renovó aproximadamente el 20% de la finca; es así como hoy podemos presentar nuestra cosecha  de esta joven plantación .

En la actualidad la finca se encuentra 100 % renovada distribuida entre un 90% variedad Geisha y un 10% Pacamara, sembrados de una forma escalonada en el tiempo desde el 2016 hasta el 2018. Dentro de nuestro manejo al cultivo resaltamos el uso de microorganismos de control biológico en todas la plantación desde el semillero, porque creemos en una agricultura regenerativa y eco-amigable.

Nombre de la Finca: MAYA COFFEE ESTATE
Ubicación: Alto Jaramillo, Boquete, Chiriquí- República de Panamá.
Persona de Contacto: Msc. Margoth Fuentes  ó  Dr. Mario Guillén
Cel: +507 6877-5030, +507 6948-7940
Correo electrónico: margothfuentes@gmail.com ó drmarioguillen85@gmail.com

Location: 8.869182, -82.688919
REGION: LOS POZOS, TIERRAS ALTAS.CHIRIQUI.PANAMA.
CONTACT: TESSIE HARTMANN
(507)62279303
panamaniancoffeeco@gmail.com
Web: panamaniancoffeeco.com
Instagram: mi_finquita_

Under artisan processes,such traditional natural and novel processes like anaerobic fermentation with or without yeast are been currently incorporated to varieties such as Geisha, Maragogipe, Caturro´s processes as a result of Ratibor Hartmann´s experience as a consultant for 30 years in coffee outside Panama and third-generation producer in Panama.

Currently in process of expanding our wet and drying milling facility with evident environmental and social responsibility through scientific methods application and renewable energy.  focus on teamwork and strategic alliances at different levels of the chain we are currently selling worldwide focus on high-end customers.

located in Los Pozos, Tierras Altas, Chiriqui. Panama. With a pleasant temperate tropical mountain climate whose minimum recorded temperatures have been 4 ° C Maintains an average annual temperature of 18 ° C, during the morning the average temperature is 15 ° C and maximums of 26 ° C in the afternoon during the summer.

Mi Finquita, is made up of a group of farms separated geographically and that in total cover a proportion of land of 10 hectares. In production geisha, caturro and maragogipe. Projected Chicho Gallo, Beloya.

Cafetalera Río Cochea, initially founded in 1998, with more than 20 years of experience, has dedicated itself to traditional Panamanian coffee production. Later on, in 2017, Cafetalera took on new leadership, implementing a new business model and vision that seeks to challenge and elevate the specialty coffee industry.

We welcomed a group of Panamanian and Colombian coffee professionals on board, and along with them, a new brand – Creativa Coffee District. Our forward-thinking specialty coffee project was made possible by transforming the traditional wet mill and drying patio into a modern, state-of-the-art processing facility. CCD integrates art and specialty coffee in a unique and authentic space where artists are promoted and celebrated to inspire industry participants worldwide to support and demand new coffee production standards that guarantee higher incomes for growers and sustainable ecological practices for processing stations worldwide.

We build relationships with top producers in Boquete, Hornitos, and Renacimiento, purchasing just-harvested, perfectly ripe coffee cherry from people and organizations that inspire us. Through this model, we are provided with exceptional raw material for our micro and nano lot fermentation processes.

We separate our offerings into two categories: Traditional Varieties and Exotic Varietals, each with its own Reserve Series subcategory for truly remarkable selections.

Our wet mill wasn’t always dedicated to the fusion of art and coffee, but it has long been a key location for coffee production in Panamá. When it was initially founded on July 10th, 1960, it quickly became one of the epicenters of coffee production for the country, producing up to 15% of the entire production, and played a significant role in creating the thriving industry we see today. Today, this rich history is that we carry forth using art to bring the story of the individuals and the cultures that this space holds.  Honoring the traditions by viewing them through the artistic lens is essential to inspire unity in this beautiful industry.

By seeking new expressions of historic spaces, we intend to create an environment open to experimentation, discourse, and above all else – creation.