When making an espresso, we strive for the perfect balance between acidity, sweetness and bitterness.

You achieve that perfect balance by preventing any one of those factors from dominating the flavour.

We like to give you some tips that make setting the grinder a bit easier. This is a trial-and-error process. We highly recommend that you follow a course or workshop to become more knowledgeable about how to prepare espresso in a practical, hands-on way. Books, videos and blogs will only get you so far. But here are some tips to get you started…

What makes coffee from Panama so unique?

𝐃𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐥, 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐜á𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫ú 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐭𝐞, 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚.

Here are some key reasons:

1. Altitude: Volcano Barú’s elevation creates ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. Higher altitudes generally lead to slower coffee bean maturation, resulting in denser and more flavorful beans.

2. Microclimate: The volcano influences local weather patterns, providing a mix of cool temperatures, ample rainfall (#bajareque), and sunshine. This combination is crucial for developing the complex flavours characteristic of high-quality coffee.

3. Soil Quality: The volcanic soil is rich in nutrients, which enhances the growth of coffee plants and contributes to the unique flavour profiles of the beans. The minerals in the soil can affect acidity and taste, making the coffee from this region distinct.

4. Biodiversity: The surrounding ecosystem supports various plant and animal life, promoting a balanced environment that benefits coffee cultivation through natural pest control and pollination.

5. Tourism and Recognition: The scenic views of Volcán Barú attract tourists and coffee enthusiasts, boosting local coffee producers and increasing recognition for Boquete's high-quality coffees on the global market.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐜á𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫ú 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.