Finca Deborah Illumination

Origin: Panama - Chiriqui 

Farm: Finca Deborah 

Altitude:  1900 m

Variety: Gesha 

Process: Carbonic Maceration - Washed

We are excited to present the vibrant Finca Deborah Illumination, a wonderful showcase of the Gesha variety and the exceptional potential of Panama's terroir. Its flavor profile features candy-like sweetness, mango, and violet, all beautifully complemented by refreshing citrus and a creamy mouthfeel.

Process:

The process is considered a Washed CM, as the coffee cherries are depulped before being placed in the fermentation tank.

The process starts with harvesting perfectly ripe Geisha cherries reading 21-24 on BRIX. The cherries are then carefully selected for a second time before processing. After selection, the cherries are pulped, leaving a certain percentage of fruit on the grain. It is then tanked for an extended period with constant monitoring and cataloging of pH, temperature, and CO2 levels. Ambient temperatures are monitored and controlled to ensure linearity in the processing.

After the required time inside the CO2-infused tanks, the coffee is removed and then placed on shaded, raised African beds. Direct sunlight is avoided, as the intense UV and heat can cause cracking in the parchment. Temperatures, heat, and humidity are controlled inside the dry houses and are carefully maintained within certain parameters.

When the coffee has dried to approximately 11%, it is bagged in grain-pro and stored in a bodega where temperatures are cool and stable.