Panama Santa Fe Arabica

$5.75/lb$373.75/65lb box

Flavor Notes: Slightly floral, citrus, cinnamon, dark chocolate, brown sugar, orange peel
Body: Medium
Cup Profile: Clean, bright acidity, slight bitterness from lack of rest

Cup Score: 86

Category:
  • Species: Arabica
  • Region: Santa Fe, Veraguas, Panama
  • Process: Fully Washed, Dried on Raised Beds
  • Elevation: ~1100 MASL
  • Climate: Cool, misty, year-round
  • Soil: Rich volcanic soils with strong microbiology
  • Cupping Score: 86.00
  • Flavor Notes: Slightly floral, citrus, cinnamon, dark chocolate, brown sugar, orange peel
  • Body: Medium
  • Cup Profile: Clean, bright acidity, slight bitterness from lack of rest

Lhute proudly sources its premium green coffee beans from Santa Fe, Panama, located in the Veraguas Province. This origin benefits from high-altitude conditions, volcanic soil, and misty microclimates ideal for growing specialty Arabica coffee.

Our producer partners emphasize sustainable farming practices, ensuring that each bean is grown with care for the environment and quality. The result is a coffee with exceptional complexity, balance, and clarity — one that represents the best of Panama's lesser-known but equally prized coffee regions.

This lot is fully washed and dried on raised beds, ensuring cleanliness and clarity in the cup. The washing process enhances brightness and preserves the bean’s natural character. Careful post-harvest practices ensure even drying and reduce the risk of defects

Flavor Profile:

  • Slightly Floral
  • Citrus
  • Cinnamon
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Brown Sugar
  • Orange Peel
  • Bitterness due to young rest age

Recommended Roast: Medium
Recommended Brew Methods:

  • Pour-over (V60 or Kalita)
  • Chemex
  • Filter/Batch Brew
  • AeroPress

This coffee performs beautifully when brewed with a filter method that brings out its citrusy brightness and balanced sweetness.

Currently, this origin does not carry third-party certifications, but it is grown using environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. Producers emphasize quality, traceability, and natural soil health without relying on chemicals or large-scale monoculture practices.