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green panama, hacienda la esmeralda - bourbon pointu, panama coffee from sea island coffee

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GREEN Panama, Hacienda La Esmeralda - Bourbon Pointu

by sea island coffee · london, uk

this is green panama, hacienda la esmeralda - bourbon pointu, a washed panama from sea island coffee.

the bean

origin
panama
region
boquete
process
washed
varietal
bourbon
status
in stock
this is a green (unroasted) washed bourbon pointu from hacienda la esmeralda in boquete, panama, sourced by sea island coffee. bourbon pointu is a rare low-caffeine mutation of the bourbon varietal, known for producing delicate, refined cups. because this coffee is sold green, you will need to roast it yourself before brewing. washed processing keeps the cup clean and fruit-forward, allowing the varietal character to come through clearly. roast light to preserve the nuance typical of this cultivar and origin, then brew with a method that rewards clarity, such as a pour-over or filter, using precise water temperature and a consistent grind.

common questions

What does GREEN Panama, Hacienda La Esmeralda - Bourbon Pointu taste like?

as a green coffee, the final flavour depends on how you roast it, but washed bourbon pointu from boquete is typically clean and delicate, with the refined character that hacienda la esmeralda is known for. a light roast will best express the varietal and origin qualities.

How is GREEN Panama, Hacienda La Esmeralda - Bourbon Pointu grown and processed?

it is grown at hacienda la esmeralda in boquete, panama, using the bourbon pointu varietal, a rare mutation of bourbon. it is processed using the washed method, which removes fruit before drying and produces a clean, clear cup.

How should I brew GREEN Panama, Hacienda La Esmeralda - Bourbon Pointu?

this coffee is sold green and must be home-roasted before brewing. once roasted, a light roast is recommended to honour the delicate washed bourbon pointu character, and a filter or pour-over brew method will highlight its clarity.

about sea island coffee

sea island coffee roasts with intention, and you can feel that in every cup before you've even finished it. old brompton road isn't the kind of street that rewards half-measures, and this place seems to know that. independent roasters in london live or die by repeat custom, and the loyalty sea island has built says more than any single visit could. what keeps people coming back isn't novelty. it's consistency, the quiet confidence of a roaster that has figured out what it's doing and sees no reason to overcorrect. if you're in sw5 with time to spare, the morning filter is where to start.

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london, uk