This is the 2nd place winner of the Best of Panama competition held in Volcan, Panama in May 2008. The complete auction lot, which we purchased in its entirety, was originally supposed to be 250 pounds but turned to be only 200. We have sold some via our roasted coffee company and are now pleased to offer some of the small, remaining amount to our home roasting customers. Carmen Estate is located in the Volcan Valley part of the Baru Volcano region of Panama, near Boquete. The valley is considered the most important coffee growing region in Panama due to its elevation, dense vegetation, volcanic soil and diverse micro-climates. The cool, frost-free nights coupled with dry, sunny days create ideal coffee growing conditions. The farm’s coffee is grown at an altitude of 5,600 feet. Carmen Estate is a family owned farm under the current leadership of Carlos Aguilera. They produce about 1200 bags of green coffee annually; the coffee is of the catuai, caturra and typica varietals. It is harvested from December through March, hand picked by the Nobes, the indigenous people of Panama. The coffee is process by the wet method and both sun and mechanically dried on the farm. Carmen Estate practices strict agricultural and environmental standards; the farm is more than half forested by native trees, which naturally shade the coffee; it is certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Carmen Estate has won numerous awards, including: Best of Panama 2007 5th Place (89.35 pts)
Best of Panama 2006 3rd Place (89.71pts)
Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality 2006 2nd Place (88 pts)
Best of Panama 2005 3rd Place (92.54 pts)
Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality 2005 1st Place (90.75 pts)
Best of Panama 2003 3rd Place (88.05 pts) Carlos Aguilera with his Carmen Estate coffee | Coffee flowering at Carmen Estate  |
Cupping Characteristics: A very clean, bright cup, Carmen Estate is a classic Panama coffee full of subtle citrus acidity. It is refined and sweet with layers of delicate favors including chocolate and fruit. Extremely well balanced with a pleasingly dry finish. Roasting Notes: This coffee has a lot of subtlety so we advise you to keep the roast on the lighter side, pulling it before second crack begins. This C+ level should present you with sustained citrus notes and layers of flavor. 
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| 1 | $14.00 | | 5+ | $13.58 |
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