Fresh, juicy, and with a distinct berry character—that’s this Panama from the Chinese roaster Big Sur Coffee. In the cup, orange lemonade, raspberries, and a colorful mix of wild berries come together to create a lively, sweet, and pleasantly refreshing flavor profile. The orange lemonade brings a sparkling citrus freshness, the raspberries add a subtle sweet-and-sour note, and other berry tones pleasantly round out the overall flavor. The coffee thus offers an interesting combination of citrus and berry notes that gradually evolves as the coffee cools. It’s a distinctive filter coffee for lovers of juicy coffees with a clean and layered character.
The coffee comes from Panama, specifically the renowned Boquete growing region, where the Finca Lérida farm is located. This lot originates from a section of the farm known as the Michela Estate and consists of the SL34 variety, which is best known for being grown in East Africa. In Panamanian conditions, it thus represents an interesting alternative to local varieties and demonstrates just how significantly the environment can influence the resulting flavor of the coffee. For this lot, designated number 0787, the coffee cherries were harvested on April 8, 2026, making it a fresh harvest from this year’s season.
The beans were processed using the washed method, during which they underwent a 12-hour wet fermentation. During this process, the remnants of the sweet pulp surrounding the coffee beans are gradually removed. The coffee was then dried for a full 28 days on raised beds, which allow for air circulation and a gradual reduction in moisture. This processing method helps preserve the purity of the flavor profile and allows the natural fruitiness of the SL34 variety to shine through. The result is an elegant and juicy Panama with pronounced citrus freshness, the sweetness of raspberries, and a complex berry finish.
- Farm: Finca Lerida (Michela Estate)
- Elevation: 1,600 m above sea level