Panama | Elida Estate | Catuai | Natural

Region: Alto Quiel, Boquete, Chiriqui 

Elevation: 1670-1950 masl 

About: At this point, the Lamastus family legacy has become legendary. They have been growing coffee in the Boquete region of Panama for over 100 years and have won the Best of Panama competition multiple times with their Geisha, most recently placing first in the Natural Geisha category in the 2024 competition with a Geisha from Elida Estate.  

Wilford Lamastus and his son, Wilford Jr., manage the family's three farms high up in the cloudy rainforest of the Boquete region, on the edge of Volcán Barú National Park. In fact, more than half of Elida Estate is within the boundaries of the park. Elida Estate was their first farm to be planted with Geisha back in 2005, and they have been producing some of the best Geisha in the world ever since.  

While it may be Geisha that’s made the Lamastus Family legendary, the variety only accounts for a small percentage of the annual production at Elida (around 10%). The vast majority of the farm is planted with Catuai and this naturally processed lot is an exceptional example of the variety.

Produced by the Lamastus family, this Panama Catuai lot hails from the high-elevation slopes of Alto Quiel in the Boquete region of Chiriqui. Cultivated between 1670 and 1950 masl, the coffee reflects the unique microclimates found within Panama · Alto Quiel, Boquete, Chiriqui. This specific offering is prepared using the natural process, a technique where the coffee cherry is dried intact around the seed, often resulting in a distinct sweetness and complex body compared to washed counterparts. You can learn more about the nuances of these processing methods to better understand how they influence the final cup.

Roasted by Proud Mary Coffee, this selection highlights the potential of the Catuai varietal when grown in the volcanic soils of Panama. As you evaluate the profile, consider referencing the flavor wheel to identify the specific characteristics present in this natural-processed harvest.