Pu’er Coffee

 When “Panama Carmen Estate” comes up, you already know this is another release from Jianjia Specialty Coffee Studio . And sure enough, their new-crop Carmen Estate beans have just come out of the roaster. Back in the 2024 harvest, I was deeply impressed by the magnolia-like elegance of their Mu Yun He Bi Washed Geisha . This new crop, however, brings a noticeably different flavor experience. Today, I want to share this tasting and talk about what’s changed with the new Carmen harvest. This custom lot from Jianjia Specialty Coffee Studio is entirely processed using a temperature-controlled anaerobic dark-room washed method . Let’s briefly break down how this processing works. The “dark room” refers to a fully enclosed space where temperature and humidity are strictly controlled—typically low temperature, low humidity—and completely isolated from natural light. During the dark-room drying stage, after the coffee cherries are depulped, the beans are left with their mucilage intact ...

 A while ago, a friend mentioned a coffee estate to me during our conversation—Finca Lérida from Panama. I felt like I had heard the name before, but I had never actually tried their beans, let alone learned anything about them. Naturally, my curiosity kicked in, and I decided to look into it. When I opened their website and social media pages, I was surprised to see that their branding leaned toward “boutique resort.” After digging further, I realized that this place isn’t just a coffee farm—it’s also a boutique hotel. Honestly, this “all-in-one” Panamanian version of a farm-stay makes it even more appealing to a coffee lover like me. Finca Lérida truly is a farm with a rich and distinctive history. Its founder, Toleff Bache Mönniche, came to Panama from Norway in 1907 as an engineer working on the Panama Canal (I even found old newspaper records showing his involvement in designing the dam!). He retired in 1924 and bought a small farm in Boquete with his wife. The land was purcha...

 The world of coffee is incredibly rich and diverse. Beans from different origins and varieties each have their own unique character. Today, let’s take a look at eight globally recognized coffee beans known for their distinctive flavors—and see how many you’ve tried. 1. Panama Geisha Geisha coffee is considered a superstar in the coffee world. Though it originated in Ethiopia, it rose to fame in Panama. Geisha beans are known for their intense floral aroma and citrus-like sweetness, offering a complex flavor profile with a long, elegant finish. Grown at high altitudes and carefully cultivated, every sip is full of surprises. Tasting Geisha feels like strolling through a spring garden—fresh, bright, and enchanting. 2. Jamaica Blue Mountain Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is world-renowned for its balance and gentle flavor. Grown in the Blue Mountain region, its unique climate and soil conditions create beans with soft acidity and notes of nuts and chocolate. Smooth and medium-bodi...