Facts
Country |
Panama |
Region |
Boquete, Alto Quiel |
Farm / Farmer |
Elida Estate by Lamastus Family |
Variety |
Geisha |
Processing |
Washed |
Altitude |
1950 m |
Suitable For
Filter | Aeropress | Frenchpress
Farm History
The Lamastus Family Estates were founded in 1918 by Roberto Lamastus, incorporating three estates: Elida Estate, El Burro Estate, Luito Estate. Each of these farms is located in a different region of the highlands of Panama and accordingly possesses its own microclimate and terroir.
About half of the Elida Estate is located within the Baru National Park, a protected eco-reserve that also serves as a sanctuary for exotic flora and fauna. The Baru Volcano, one of the highest volcanoes in Central America, reaches a height of 3475 meters and covers an area of 14,000 hectares, encompassing seven different climate zones. Elida Estate optimally utilizes all these conditions, including cultivation heights ranging from 1650 meters to over 2000 meters. These include the nutrient-rich volcanic soil, the unique microclimate, low temperatures that slow down the ripening process – a crucial factor for the development of the beans – dense fog during the dry months, and the naturally grown rainforest that surrounds the coffee trees. All these factors contribute to the excellent quality of the coffee produced by the Lamastus Family Estates.
Preparation Filter Coffee
There are many different recipes that lead to an excellent cup of coffee, the following example should serve as a basic recipe and can be changed and adapted according to your wishes and willingness to experiment. With this recipe you will brew about 270 ml of coffee, that is one cup, or two cups.
Here is a small guide:
V60 | CHEMEX | |
Water temperature | 90 – 96 °C | 90 – 96 °C |
Brewing ratio | 1:15 | 1:15 |
Dose | 18 g | 18 g |
Amount of water | 300 g | 300 g |
Grind | Medium 20 – 30 Clicks on the Comandante | Medium-coarse 24 – 35 Clicks on the Comandante |
Step by step
Step 1 Preparation:
- Grind 18 g of coffee
- Rinse the filter paper to get rid of papery flavor and preheat the brewer.
Step 2 Blooming:
- Pour in 18 g of coffee.
- Start timer.
- With approx. 40 g water, wet all coffee evenly and quickly.
Blooming prepares the coffee for the coming extraction.
Step 3 Intervals:
Use slow circular motions going inward and back outward in spirals for each pour
- 00:30 min to 120 g
- 00:50 min to 180 g
- 01:15 min to 240 g
- 01:40 min to 300 g
Finally, wait until the coffee has finished brewing and enjoy!
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Panama Geisha
Geisha is considered the queen of coffee beans. The Lamastus Family has made it their mission to continually set new standards in cultivation and processing.
Their success is evident: Lamastus Family Estate Auctions frequently fetch top prices, reaching several thousand euros per pound of coffee.
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