Panama Specialty

Panama Baru Black Mountain

Coffee from volcanic soil

Producer: Pedro Rodriguez Escribano - Finca Baru Black Mountain

Chiriqui Province, north of Panama, in "La Amistad" National Park

Arabica species - Red Catuai and red Caturra varieties, washed

Altitude: 1,350/1,500 m

Hand-picked between December and March

Washed processing

Dried on African beds

Specialty score: 85

Tasting profile: flavor notes of red fruit, candied lemon, almond, chocolate, and nougat.

Whole bean or ground

Available in 250/500 g bags

A little background: Coffee grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil, naturally shaded by the surrounding flora. The coffee cherries are carefully selected and hand-picked, then dried using an African bed system (inside a specialized dryer). This innovative processing method gives our coffee remarkable sweetness, making it balanced and highlighting its aromatic complexity. Volcan Baru's summit reaches 3,800 m; the dark color of its mineral-rich soil inspired the farm's name, Black Mountain.

Producer Pedro Rodriguez Escribano is a printing entrepreneur who decided to invest in Panama, where he bought a cattle and coffee farm. With the support of his daughter and her German partner, a coffee enthusiast, they have all invested more than 10 years in research and experimentation to improve production methods and diversify high-quality varieties. Collaborator Ezequiel Batista, nicknamed "Quielito," manages relationships with producers, encouraging them to optimize agronomic practices after harvest, preserve biodiversity, and foster good living conditions for everyone involved in the project.