Gesha
Natural Lot 15
El Burro

Tastes Like: Mango, Violet, Strawberries

Origin: El Burro Estate, Chiriqui, Panama

Variety: Gesha

Producer: Lamastus Family

Elevation: 1,575-1,626 masl

Process: Natural

The traditional natural process without fermentation involves drying on beds or in the DRD for around 30 days. Sometimes, grapes-colored fruits are harvested instead of burgundy red.

El Burro Estate, one of the southernmost coffee farms in Panama, partially lies within the Baru Volcano National Park (BVNP). Coffee here grows from 1,550 masl (5,100 feet) up to 1,800 masl (5,900 feet), with a mean elevation of 1,675 masl. The farm features young volcanic soils, pristine forest, unique micro-climate, and different temperatures, winds, and precipitation compared to other farms in the region. This coffee is produced under unique world conditions due to its high elevation, rich young volcanic soils, low temperatures, dry seasons, heavy precipitation during wet seasons (3200mm/125 inches on average), and surrounding virgin native cloudy rainforest. The cold nights extend the ripening time by one month, enhancing bean development. These unique growing conditions result in a distinguished cup.