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Coffee production in Panama was occurring in the Boquete Valley by the early 20th century, although coffee was growing wild all over the Pacific coast region of Panama by this time, when production did not match domestic consumption. The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has grouped mild arabica as the variety of coffee that is grown in Panama. The best quality of coffee in Panama is grown in Boquete.
Panama coffee ranges from medium quality lower altitude farms to those at 1600 – 1800 meters centered in the area of Boquete in the Chirqui district near the border with Costa Rica. Some farms feature coffees from higher altitudes are brightly toned, with clean fruited. In some coffee taster’s lexicon, “fruity” means the coffee is tainted with fruit, and “fruited” means a coffee is graced by positive fruit notes.
Costa Rica was always ahead of the curve when it came to coffee quality. They...
Sumatran coffee has flavors people love or hate. Sumatran coffees are famous for their peculiar flavor profile, low acidity, thick body, and rustic flavors that can often be described as earthy. The base level flavors, pungency of the roast, and low acidity are draws for those who fall for the Sumatra flavor profile
Colombian coffees can be outstanding! Most coffee comes from small family farms, especially from the growing areas we focus on (Huila, Cauca, Narino, Tolima, and Urrao).
Brazil is the world's largest producer of arabica coffee (and not a small amount of...
Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee. In Ethiopia, we find a fascinating range of...