Finca Kotowa Duncan • Natural • Maragogype • Panama 100g

Producer - Finca Lerida Origin - Panama Process - Honey Waterfall Varietal - SL-34 Altitude - 1600 MASL Flavour Notes - Cherry, Blackberry, Delicate Florals roast level: Very Light FARM Finca Lérida is one of Panama’s historic coffee estates, nestled in the highlands of Boquete, Chiriquí, on the slopes of Volcán Barú. Founded by Norwegian engineer Toleff Bache Mönniche in the 1920s, the estate exported Panama’s first coffee to Germany in 1929. Today, Lérida encompasses several farms, including Michela Estate, where this SL34 was grown at around 1,600 metres. Surrounded by cool mountain conditions, volcanic soils and biodiverse forests, the estate combines generations of experience with innovative specialty coffee production. PROCESS This SL34 was produced using Lérida’s innovative Cascade, or Waterfall, Honey process. Following careful selection of ripe cherries, the coffee undergoes a controlled cold fermentation within the cascade system for five days. The cherries are then dried slowly on raised beds for approximately 15 days, allowing the coffee to develop sweetness while maintaining clarity. This extended, carefully controlled process encourages intense fruit character and a creamy texture, highlighting notes of florals and dark berries.

Producer - Bambito Estate Origin - Panama Process - Washed Varietal - Caturra Catuai Altitude - 1,650 to 1,800 MASL Flavour Notes - soft floral, lemon, orange, jasmine, caramel roast level: Very Light

Farm - Tinganga Estate Origin - Kenya Process - Natural Varietal - SL-28 Altitude - 2000 Flavour Notes - Raisin, Blackberry, Creamy Chocolate roast level: Light FARM Tinganga is a 182ha coffee farm originally established by British colonists. It is now one of six estates owned and operated by Sasini, a publicly listed company with majority Kenyan ownership. Sasini’s estates have long placed an emphasis on equity and community. For estate workers, this includes the provision of living quarters, early childhood education, union membership, and guaranteed payment above the minimum wage. In collaboration with Olam Specialty and more than 30 of its customers, Sasini has also been able to invest further in the local primary school, Njenga Karume. This investment has principally involved the construction of a new computer lab, equipping students with IT skills to maximise their opportunities in an increasingly digital world. PROCESS Specialty natural processing is relatively rare in Kenya, an origin traditionally dominated by fully washed processing alongside lower-quality, home-processed naturals. At Sasini, selected cherries are dried in the sun on raised African beds for up to six weeks. The cherries are carefully turned to ensure a consistent drying process and to prevent over-fermentation or mould formation. They are covered at night and during rainfall to protect them from moisture damage.

Farm - Ninga Hill Origin - Burundi Process - Natural Varietal - Red Bourbon Altitude - 1800-2000 MASL Flavour Notes - Strawberries and Fig Leaf Best for: Filter + Modern Espresso roast level: Very Light Farm Ninga Washing Station is located on Ninga Hill in Burundi's Butanyerera Province, within the Matongo Commune, at an elevation of approximately 1,900 metres above sea level. Surrounded by the Nkokoma River and neighbouring hills, the station was established to provide local coffee farmers with a fair and accessible place to sell their coffee cherries. Before its construction, many producers travelled long distances to reach washing stations offering honest weighing practices and fair prices, making Ninga an important investment in the local coffee community. Life in this region has been shaped by both its natural beauty and its challenges. Periods of conflict have repeatedly forced farming families to leave their homes, with coffee trees left untended until it was safe to return. Despite the abundance of rivers throughout the area, many communities still face limited access to clean drinking water and electricity. Today, Ninga Washing Station plays a vital role in supporting local livelihoods, strengthening producer relationships and showcasing the exceptional quality of coffees grown in the surrounding hills. Process This coffee is produced using the traditional natural process, where ripe coffee cherries are carefully dried with the fruit still intact before the beans are removed. As the cherries dry, the beans absorb natural sugars and fruit characteristics, creating a cup with vibrant sweetness, rich body and layered notes of ripe fruit. Careful drying and attention throughout the process help produce a complex, expressive coffee with lasting flavour and balance.