Bracia Ziółkowscy - Panama Canephora Rufina Anaerobic Natural Filter 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Panama, roasted by Bracia Ziółkowscy roasting brand. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods. The brew resembles the flavour of chocolate truffle, cognac, nuts and herbs.

Origin: Panama

Region: Toabré, Dystrykt Penonomé

Farm: Kiva Estate

Variety: Canephora (species) / BRS2314 (variety)

Processing: Anaerobic natural

Altitude: 450 m a.s.l.

Cupping score: 87 / 100

The coffee we are presenting to you is an outstanding example of going against the grain, turning the tables, or taking a different turn than everyone else. Anyone can choose their own analogy. Panama is a country famous for coffee – it is here that the fame of Geisha was created, and the most expensive coffees in the world still come from this country. Needless to say, all these excellent coffees are Arabicas.

ABOUT THE VARIETY

Meanwhile, the owners of Kiva Estate decided to see what the best possible Canephora from Panama would taste like. For some, this thought is still anathema. Canephora has still not gained the status of a coffee worthy of the best producing countries; in Costa Rica, its cultivation is actually banned.

ABOUT THE FARM

The owners of Kiva Estate, a group of long-time friends who make a living from non-coffee professions, treated the project as a challenge – and, as it seems to us, a way to burn through a certain amount of capital (for the sake of the idea). For a year, they traveled around other producing countries, analyzing the differences in the cultivation and processing of Canephora and Arabica. They also gradually gathered the equipment needed for processing and brought a coffee cultivation specialist from Nicaragua to supervise the entire venture. This probably made a lot of sense, because although they are enthusiasts, they live in cities on a daily basis and had no prior experience with cultivation.

The first harvest in 2023 immediately brought them publicity during the World of Coffee trade show in Athens. Since then, the fame of Rufina has only been growing, and the Brothers are also jumping on this train.

PROCESSING

A few words about the processing – as is often the case with fine Canephora, we have anaerobic processing here. The coffee spent 10 days in fermentation tanks. Then, it underwent slow drying at a strictly controlled temperature. The result: a complex, deep, and delicate flavor. This is one of the better Canephoras we have tasted.

ROASTER'S OPINION

Panama means Geisha? Well, no. We have an absolutely unique specimen for you – Canephora from a country famous for Arabica. A very mild, complex bean. Low acidity, deep flavor. We absolutely love it!

Store in a cool, dry place.