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Barú

Barú

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An elegant Panama washed process showcasing a refined bouquet of delicate florals, bright citrus, and a vibrant splash of açai berry.

  • Panama
  • Catigua
  • Washed
  • Floral, Citrus, and Açai
  • Omni
  • 88
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origin

  • Chiriquí

  • Panama

  • 1500-1700M

  • Edilberto Moreno

Sandi - Edilberto Moreno

Moreno Coffee Farm is a deeply personal family project born from the inspiring journey of Edilberto Moreno. Leaving his home in Boquete at age 14 on a bicycle given to him by his father, Edilberto worked for decades in the city before fulfilling his lifelong dream of returning to recover his ancestral family lands. Today, the family manages elite boutique estates surrounding the majestic Volcán Barú, connecting directly to the natural corridor of La Amistad International Park.

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About the process

WHAT IS A Washed PROCESS?

It belongs to the Washed coffee processes.

The Washed (or wet) process focuses solely on the bean itself, stripping away the fruit before drying begins. First, the freshly harvested coffee cherries are de-pulped to remove the outer skin. They are then placed in fermentation tanks, where naturally occurring enzymes break down the sticky layer of mucilago. Once fermentation is complete, the beans are thoroughly washed with clean water and moved to raised beds or patios to dry. This meticulous process results in an incredibly clean, crisp, and high-acid cup. It is the preferred method for showcasing the pure, unaltered genetic flavor profile and terroir of specialty coffee.

IN THIS COFFEE:

After hand-harvesting the Catigua cherries, they are mechanically pulped to fully remove the outer skin and mucilage. The clean parchment coffee is immediately transferred to a specialized greenhouse, where it undergoes a controlled, uniform drying cycle over 25 days on raised beds under tightly regulated environmental parameters.

ABOUT THE VARIETAL

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • NAME: Catigua
  • MOTHER SPECIES: Arabica
  • RIPE CHERRY COLOUR: Red

TYPICAL CUP PROFILE:

Highly prized for its intense clarity and brightness, typically presenting an elegant floral aroma, a crisp and vibrant citric acidity.

GENETIC ORIGIN & HISTORY:

A hybrid variety developed through the rigorous crossing of Catuai Chato and Icatú, originally selected for its exceptional vigor, disease resistance, and outstanding cup potential. Cultivated within elite high-altitude microclimates and nutrient-dense soils, Catigua excels at utilizing slow maturation canopy cycles to absorb complex organic compounds. This structural resilience allows the plant to hyper-concentrate natural organic acids and sugars within the seed. As a result, the variety is highly celebrated in the specialty market for producing a refined, structurally balanced, and clean profile that showcases magnificent enzymatic clarity, elegant floral top-notes, and intense fruit-forward definition.