Finca Hartmann - Chicho Gallo - Panama

 Rare Varietal

Finca Hartmann is our farm of the moment, this family enterprise has been running for generations (since the project began in 1940), caring for their surrounding forest, replacing native trees and local fauna - they’re even considered a bird friendly farm. We had heard so many great things about the wildlife around their haven too and after seeing photos of hummingbirds pollenating their geisha had to find out more.

The Hartmann family have experimented with varietals new to Panama (like AF-2 and Guaramo) as well as this lot - Amaro Gayo. Ratibor is know for his understanding of terroir, finding the perfect altitude and microclimate for the varietal to thrive.  At 1500masl, this Ethiopian heirloom great sweetness which can be found in the final cup, combine this with the experimental processing and the coffee takes another dimension. Natural the coffee remains delicate, with strawberries and blueberries; the anaerobic natural allows development of a deeper sweetness in the cherry (and apricot through espresso), while the aroma develops in complexity and finds orange blossom.

Brewing ratios of 1:17 with a high magnesium water are ideal for a fruity sweet cup. 1:16 with 60-80ppm will give a softer expression of more subtle flavours.