Pu’er Coffee

 When it comes to sharing coffee reviews, I don’t just talk about different origins or individual estates. I also like approaching flavor from the perspective of varietals and processing methods. The more detailed your entry point into a tasting, the more layers of enjoyment you unlock. At best, I’m simply offering a starting point—some insights into bean selection and flavor references—so that next time you’re choosing coffee, you’ll pay a little closer attention to certain regions and producers. Today’s feature, Panama’s El Pergamino Estate, is not appearing in my reviews for the first time. I previously shared their Geisha last year. As a well-recognized estate on the Best of Panama (BOP) list, it has long attracted serious coffee enthusiasts. But this time, I want to explore something a bit different: two Yellow Bourbon lots from the same estate, processed using two different anaerobic methods. Comparing their flavors gave me a deeper appreciation of El Pergamino. A prestigiou...

 By splitting a single espresso extraction into two or three portions and turning each one into a different type of drink before serving them together, cafés have created one of today’s most popular formats — the Coffee Combo . This trend has taken off because it allows customers to experience multiple “dishes” made from the same coffee bean, while each cup remains small and easy to enjoy without feeling too full. As a result, more and more coffee shops have begun offering Combo sets. But while it looks simple on the surface, many people find that one of the drinks in their combo doesn’t taste quite right — maybe it’s too bitter, too bland, or lacks aroma. Some even ask, “Did I use the wrong coffee beans?” The truth is, any coffee bean can technically be used to make a Combo , because as I mentioned, it’s simply a matter of dividing one espresso into multiple portions and crafting different drinks from it. In fact, most espresso-based drinks are made this way. However, if you wa...