We are glad to announce that we now have 2 Best of Panama lots and a Christmas espressoblend for sale:

The Christmas espresso blend consists of:

50% Badnekhan Estate, washed coffee from India
50% Suaza, washed coffee from Huila Colombia

Flavour profile: Rich, nutty, chocolaty, dried fruit, oak and spice.

The Panamacoffees are:

Lot no. 14: Panacoffee, espresso roast
Lot size: 220 kg
Producer: Finca la Milagrosa, Mr. Héctor Vargas
Harvest: January 2009
Origin: Alto Jaramillo, Boquete, Panama.
Growing conditions: 1600 m.a.s.
Botanical variety: 50% Caturra & 50% Typica
Processing: Washed.
Flavour profile: Fruity, light, sweet and refreshing.

Lot no. 7: Café Ole
Lot size: 150 kg
Producer: Café Olé S.A.
Harvest: January 2009.
Origin: Barriles, Volcan, Panama.
Growing conditions: 1380 m.a.s.
Botanical variety: Geisha.
Process: Washed.
Flavour profile: Floral, fruity, citric and sweet.

Although the coffees became expensive, we managed to buy 2 delicious small lots of coffee at the Best of Panama auction today. We are not only proud of getting our hands on such lovely coffee, we are also proud to say that we payed the 3rd and 4th highest prices on the auction. Only beaten by Esmeralda at 1st and a lovely Geisha coffee on 2nd place.

Lot no. 7 had a distinct floral and citrus nose. Lively and crisp acidity. Sweetness like in yellow melons and taste of violets, coffee flowers and bergamoth.

Lot no.14 had a very strawberry- like fruity aroma. Warm and ripe acidity. Soft and berrylike sweetness and a lovely balance.

I have not figured out how to ship the coffees yet, so we will probably get them after summer is over.