Panama - Finca Carmen Caturra Washed Lot 6

Tasting Notes

• Pear
• Apricot
• Milk Chocolate
• Pecan
• Caramel

Brewing Recommendation (manufacturer)

Resting Time: 2-3 weeks Filter Brew: 1:15-1:16, 94C Espresso: 1:2-2.3, 94C, 24-27s

Other Notes

Varietal: Caturra. Carmen Estate was founded in 1960 by Efrain and Carmen Franceschi as a single estate and mill in Panama. It’s now in its third generation of family ownership under Carlos Aguilera, acquired by Panama Red Carmen Café Trading, with production overseen by Jean Paul Jangenstein Wachter. Carmen consistently places top 5 at specialty cupping contests, and in 2023 took Best of Panama in the Washed category at a record US$10,500/kg.

The farm works on ecological stewardship across insect management, soil conservation, water protection and waste management. Cherries are handpicked each harvest by the Ngäbe-Buglé people, who pick only bright red fully ripe fruit and leave the rest for a later pass.

Rogue Wave’s roasting team called it a clean, well-structured cup — very fruity and juicy.

Links

• Website: [Panama - Carmen Estate Caturra Lot 6

  Washed](https://roguewavecoffee.ca/products/panama-carmen-estate-caturra-lot-6-washed)

• Roaster: Rogue Wave