Graciano Cruz
We are very happy to be able to present this exceptional geisha from our friend Graciano Cruz in Panama. During his visit to our roster in May, we had the pleasure of copping a number of different samples, and this special lotto bailed out as the absolute best! This is a complex, but elegant coffee with flavours of jasmine, nectarine and peach.
Our relationship with Graciano stretches back almost two decades now. When he first started to process his coffee as carrier-dried and she's met, there was scepticism from many-that was the general idea that coffee from Panama was not meant to taste like that. But Graciano believed in his unique style, and today he has inspired several producers to do the same, which has resulted in many award-winning coffers and some of the world's highest coffee prices.
Since 1992, Graciano has been proud to drive Los Lajones on the farm. Belägen at the slopes of the volcano Barú, it is one of Panamas's most highly-located coffee-goose. With its area of 160 ha, only 35 were planted with coffee. The remainder consists mainly of natural wood which provides homes for more than 40% more insects and 20% more birds compared to average farms.
In 2009, Graciano's geisha tree planted a tree in a very specific and highly located part of the farm that he now calls "Arriba". They thrive at an incredible height exceeding 2 000 metres above sea level. This high altitude makes the coffee an average day temperature of 18 degrees, which gives berries an ideal environment for which they can rest in the night and develop a more complex structure.
Origin : Panama
Region : Boquete
Producer : Graciano Cruz
Gård : Los Lajones
Height : 2000 m.o. h
Variety : Geisha
Process : Portable
Tastor : A complex, elegant coffee with flavours of jasmine, nectarine and peach.
GRACIANO CRUZ
Mr Graciano Cruz is one of the most appreciated coffee producers around the world, known for his exceptional work in Panama, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Peru, Taiwan and Brazil. With a deep commitment to organic farming and the process of sustainable process, Graciano is a genuine inspiration in the coffee industry. His unwavering passion lies in the production of just soft fruit and honey's, where not a single drop of water is used in the process. Instead, coffee bearings are thoroughly drying on raised pups, ensuring a smooth and thorough drying. Under the careful supervision of the people of Gracias, the bearers are slowly dripping on these beds, which provide an optimum air circulation and protect them from any mold development. This precise and attentive process gives an exquisite cup, characterised by lively acid, deep sweetness and tropical fruit.
This coffee is a part of our Prime series, and is the top tier of specialty coffee. These coffees are of unmatched quality and flavour and drinking them is an experience itself. Sourced only 3-4 times a year, our Prime coffees are extremely limited and highly coveted, with only around 200 bags available of each.
These coffees are often of exclusive and rare varieties and produced using modern and innovative methods. For those seeking the ultimate coffee experience, our Prime series is sure to satisfy even the most refined palates.
We offer four different coffee series, from House where the flavours are more familiar, to Prime which offers the absolute top tier of specialty coffee quality.
The House seriesis the foundation we stand upon, featuring specialty coffees from some of the 15 producers we work with closely, all among the best in the world. Each coffee offers a unique blend and flavour profile, and with such variety in the series, we dare say there’s a taste for (almost) everyone. To follow the harvest seasons, we rotate the origin and recipe throughout the year. This ensures the coffee is always fresh, the flavours consistent, and the cup truly delightful! In this series, you’ll find various espresso and filter coffees, both as whole beans and ground.
The Flavours series is where we truly elevate the natural flavours of each coffee. Most of the coffees are single origin, but as the contents of the product change with harvest seasons, occasionally a blend might better suit the r profile. Flavours is perfect for those seeking an exceptional cup where the coffee’s unique taste and character truly gets to shine!
The Farmers series. is a tribute to the skilled and dedicated producers which we have a close relationship with. For this series, we purchase limited quantities of specific lots that really stand out when we taste them. It could be the variety or a specific part of the farm that truly brings out the best in the coffee. The flavours of these coffees are often sweet and floral, with hints of fruit or berries, broadening the horizons on what coffee can taste like. It is with a lot of pride we highlight our producers and their incredible craftsmanship.
The Prime series is the top tier of specialty coffee. These coffees are of unmatched quality and flavour and drinking them is an experience itself. Sourced only 3-4 times a year, our Prime coffees are extremely limited and highly coveted, with only around 200 bags available of each. These coffees are often of exclusive and rare varieties and produced using modern and innovative methods. For those seeking the ultimate coffee experience, our Prime series is sure to satisfy even the most refined palates.
We specialize in specialty coffee, which means that all the coffee we purchase scores at least 80 points on a 100-point scale – a grading system established by the international coffee organization SCA.
We hold high standards for the producers we work with, both in terms of sustainability and quality. Both aspects demand more and come at a cost, which we gladly pay. The right price is worth every cent!
10 years or more – that's how long we have been working with several of our producers. Simply because they are the best, and we know and trust each other. When we begin new collaborations, which also happens from time to time, we do so with the intention of celebrating 10 years and beyond with them as well. Our close and longstanding relationships are built on a shared philosophy and a desire to improve the conditions for coffee farmers worldwide. Through sustainability and quality!