
panama coffee
by press coffee - the roastery · phoenix, usa
this is press reserve | panama volcán valley natural gesha, a natural panama from press coffee - the roastery.
as a natural processed gesha, this coffee typically presents with pronounced sweetness, layered fruit character, and the floral, tea-like complexity the gesha variety is known for. the natural process adds a fuller, fruit-driven quality compared to washed versions of the same variety.
the coffee is grown in volcán, a high-elevation region in western panama, and processed using the natural method, meaning the whole coffee cherry is dried intact before milling, which imparts additional sweetness and fruit character to the final cup.
a filter brew method such as pour-over is well suited to this coffee, as it preserves the clarity needed to appreciate gesha's delicate complexity. use a medium grind, a slightly lower water temperature around 90-92c, and a slow, controlled pour to avoid over-extraction.
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