Panama — Carmen Estate Caturra

the panama carmen estate caturra is a natural processed coffee from panama, roasted by assembly coffee london. natural processing means the coffee fruit dries around the bean, which draws out the winey, fruit-forward character this lot is known for. the caturra varietal is a compact, single-gene mutation of bourbon, common in latin american farms. expect a winey cup with the kind of fermented fruit depth that natural processing tends to produce. it suits brew methods that let sweetness and body come through, such as filter or french press, keeping grind size and water temperature consistent to avoid amplifying any sharp fermented edges.