Variety

Caturra

Origin: Brazil (Bourbon mutation)

Caturra is a natural mutation of Bourbon, compact and high-yielding. It produces a clean, bright, sweet cup and is widely planted across Panama as a reliable specialty variety.

Characteristics
Compact plant, high yield, good cup quality
Typical flavor
Citrus, sweet, clean acidity

Producers growing Caturra

Hacienda La Esmeralda
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Hacienda La Esmeralda

Premium
Boquete · 1,600–1,900 m

Hacienda La Esmeralda is the producer that put Panama Geisha on the world map. The Peterson family's Boquete farms have produced some of the most awarded and expensive coffees in history, repeatedly breaking world auction records. Their Geisha is the benchmark against which all others are measured.

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Lamastus Family Estates
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Lamastus Family Estates

Premium
Boquete · 1,700–2,100 m

The Lamastus family farms — El Burro, Luita, and Cañas Verdes — produce some of Panama's most celebrated Geisha. Their high-altitude Boquete terroir and meticulous processing have earned repeated Best of Panama recognition.

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Hartmann Family
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Hartmann Family

Professional
Renacimiento · 1,300–1,700 m

The Hartmann family farms in the cloud forests of Renacimiento, bordering La Amistad International Park. Their shade-grown, biodiversity-rich estate produces distinctive coffees shaped by a unique microclimate and three generations of dedication.

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Finca Sophia
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Finca Sophia

Professional
Tierras Altas · 2,000–2,300 m

Finca Sophia is one of Panama's highest-altitude farms, reaching above 2,000 meters. The extreme elevation slows cherry maturation, producing intensely sweet, floral, and complex coffees that have earned a devoted following among specialty buyers.

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Don Pachi Estate
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Don Pachi Estate

Boquete · 1,500–1,700 m

Don Pachi Estate is a respected Boquete producer known for consistent quality and careful processing. The farm combines traditional expertise with modern techniques to produce balanced, expressive coffees.

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Kotowa Coffee
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Kotowa Coffee

Boquete · 1,600–1,900 m

Kotawa Coffee is a historic Boquete producer with a century of coffee heritage. The farm's high-altitude plots and traditional mill produce elegant, balanced coffees rooted in Panama's coffee tradition.

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Janson Coffee Farm

Janson Coffee Farm

Volcán · 1,500–1,800 m

Janson Coffee Farm is a family-run Volcán estate committed to sustainable, high-altitude coffee production. Their coffees reflect the iron-rich volcanic soils and cool climate of the western Barú slopes.

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