Altieri Luci, Panama, Natural
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Pink floral, yellow nectarine and pink guava
200g
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COFFEE PROFILE
This Natural Geisha, Reserve filter is laden with fresh fruit and complex sweetness. Notes of yellow nectarine and pink guava are present in each sip, and a sweetness of pink florals heightens as it cools.
| TASTES LIKE | Pink floral, yellow nectarine and pink guava |
| ROAST | Filter |
Story
The 'Luci' plot is located on the Mima Estate, one of the Altieri family's coffee farms in the Boquete region of Panama. Situated at an elevation of 1,900 to 2,000 meters above sea level, this high-altitude plot, combined with the region’s rich volcanic soil and favorable microclimate, produces exceptional Geisha coffee.
The Altieri family, led by Eugene Altieri, has been growing coffee in Panama for over 15 years. Originally from New York, Eugene moved to Panama in 1973 and later began farming coffee. The family owns two farms in the Boquete region: one at 1,350 meters and the Mima Estate at higher elevations reaching 2,000 meters. Through years of improving farming practices and investing in infrastructure, the Altieris have elevated coffee quality and earned recognition in competitions like Best of Panama. The Boquete region, nestled between the Barú Volcano and the Talamanca mountain range, is celebrated for its ideal coffee-growing conditions.
| PRODUCER | Altieri Family |
| REGION | Boquete region |
| VARIETAL | Geisha |
| PROCESS | Natural |
| ALTITUDE | 1900-2000 masl |
Origin
Boquete region, Panama
The Boquete region in Chiriquí Province, Panama, has a rich history influenced by indigenous traditions, European settlers, and the rise of coffee cultivation. Nestled between the Barú Volcano and the Talamanca mountain range, Boquete is known for its fertile volcanic soil, cool climate, and abundant freshwater. Before Spanish colonization, the Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous communities used the land for farming and trade. European settlers, particularly from Sweden, Germany, and Italy, introduced coffee farming in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, recognizing Boquete’s ideal conditions for Arabica coffee.
By the mid-1900s, Boquete became Panama's leading coffee region. The introduction of Geisha coffee in the early 2000s, especially after its success in the Best of Panama competition, brought global recognition. Today, Boquete is a hub for specialty coffee and attracts coffee enthusiasts from around the world. The region is also known for its biodiversity, eco-tourism, and adventure activities like hiking and birdwatching.
