Panama · washed

El Burro Geisha · Lamastus · 1kg

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Discover a unique expression of a washed Geisha from the award-winning Lamastus Family Estate. This cup is incredibly sweet and juicy, with elegant floral notes leading the way. Expect a complex sweetness of ripe mango  and  sweet pineapple, all wrapped in a medium body with a long, lingering aftertaste.
Size 1kg
Grind Size Whole bean

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Product information

Origin Panama · Boquete
Variety Geisha
Process Washed, 23 Days Dark Room Dried
Producer Lamastus Family Estate
Cupping Score 92
Altitude 1575 - 1800m
Harvest 2024
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About this coffee

El Burro:
The El Burro Farm’s lots are multiple Best of Panama (BOP) winners. Nestled between 1,575 and 1,800 masl, this farm benefits from exceptional sunlight exposure. This award-winning lot is managed by the Lamastus family from Boquete, Panama, and produces truly unique coffees. Their standout qualities are a result of the noble Geisha variety, the distinct terroir, and the family's exceptional processing techniques.

Processing:
The coffee cherries are hand-picked at optimal ripeness by the local Ngobe-Bugle Indigenous people. The Lamastus family's main goal in this region is to preserve and protect the environment in its pristine, natural state. Once harvested, the cherries are carefully processed to preserve their rich aromas. Shortly after picking, the cherries undergo fermentation for 36 to 48 hours, allowing the pulp to infuse into the seed. This process takes place at Elida Estate, where nighttime temperatures range between 13-15°C and daytime temperatures between 18-20°C. After fermentation, the cherries are meticulously depulped, washed, and dried for 23 days in a climate-controlled darkroom. The beans are then hand-sorted with care, rested for 60 days, vacuum-packed, and directly exported. Coffees from the Lamastus Family Estate are regarded as some of the finest in the world.

Direct Trade:
Since 2020, we’ve had the pleasure of regularly visiting the Lamastus family and are proud to call them our friends. Not only are they one of the most innovative coffee-producing families, with generations of hard work behind their outstanding coffees, but they are also incredibly caring people with a deep passion for the environment and the well-being of others.

Direct Trade
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Quality Focused
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Sustainably Cultivated
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Direct Trade
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Quality Focused
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Sustainably Cultivated
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Direct Trade
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Quality Focused
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Sustainably Cultivated
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ORIGIN INFO

The Farm:

The Terroir:
The Elida Estate farm is located in the Volcán Barú National Park (VBNP), a protected ecological reserve and conservation area for exotic plants and birds. The farm has a total of 65 hectares, of which 40 hectares are planted with Catuai, Geisha and some Typica; the rest is private forest reserve or within the VBNP. The coffees are produced in a unique climate, soil and location. The farm is located at a very high altitude (one of the highest coffee farms in Panama) between the Caribbean Sea (35 km to the north) and the Pacific Ocean (55 km to the south).

Coffee is grown in rich, young volcanic soils at low temperatures. An abundance of fog and mist during the ripening season prolongs the process, allowing the exotic characteristics of the Geisha cherries to develop to their full potential. The coffee trees are surrounded by pristine rainforest, which is home to many beneficial micro-organisms such as yeasts, bacteria, etc.
Nights at the lower end of coffee's temperature tolerance allow the trees to produce for up to 6 ½ years (2-4 years longer than average) and extend the ripening period by a month, which is reflected in the development of the bean's rich flavour profile. All of these unique growing conditions result in a superior cup.

The Producer:
Lamastus Family Estates

For four generations, dating back to 1918, the Lamastus family has dedicated themselves to coffee production at Elida Estate. The unique ecological conditions under which Elida Estate coffees are cultivated set them apart: embracing shade grown practices, fostering a bird friendly environment, situated at a lofty altitude with a microclimate featuring notably low temperatures. Moreover, the coffee trees are enveloped by the pristine Volcan Baru National Park, surrounded by a virgin native rainforest.

Around the dawn of the 21st century, Robert Lamastus initiated the cultivation of Arabica coffee on a plantation nestled at approximately 1700 meters above sea level, situated on the slopes of the Baru volcano in Boquete, Panama. Back then, he meticulously processed and exported a coffee that persists as one of the globe's premier quality offerings. Fast forward three generations, and the Lamastus family proudly upholds this legacy, persistently crafting, processing, and exporting their distinct estate coffees.