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Panama

Eugene Altieri • Natural-Processed Catuai

$39.63

from the Rola lot of Mima Estate grown at 1750masl with notes of strawberry, toasted marshmallow, and green tea

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Quick Guide

What is this coffee?

Sagebrush has practically grown up alongside the Altieri family. Both Sagebrush and the Altieri family farm gained traction around the same time and we have been buying from them for around a decade now. Every year we snag a couple lots of Caturra and/or Catuai and this year we went with both. So, this coffee is one of three we'll be launching from the Altieri's. In April of 2025, the Kellso family had the opportunity to enjoy some time with the Altieri’s in Boquete, Panama, where we spent an afternoon cupping their coffees and enjoying a lunch together. It was awesome hearing about Eugene’s story regarding his farm and it makes us that much more excited to feature his coffees. This specific coffee has a nice, smooth sweetness with a smooth mouthfeel. A developed sugar note sits next to some complex floral and tea-like complexity. 

Processing Method

Natural Process- Natural processing dries whole cherries with fruit intact. As microorganisms ferment the sugars, they create bold, wine-like flavors with thick body and mild acidity—extravagant and fruity compared to other methods.

Country

Panama- Panama's coffee industry focuses on quality over quantity, producing just 0.1% of the world's coffee while earning recognition as one of the finest. Home to the exclusive Gesha variety, Panamanian beans are well-balanced with chocolates, caramels, berries, and unique floral notes.

Altitude

1750masl - Altitude is typically correlative to the potential complexity of a coffee bean. The higher in altitude the coffee is grown, the denser the bean will be, resulting in a more dynamic cupping experience.

Classification

Gold Label- Gold label coffees represent the most of what Sagebrush's mission is: direct relationships, readily available, reasonable mid-tier pricing, and an excellent cup profile. This is our company standard, the coffees we're drinking on a daily basis here at the shop.

Variety(s)

Catuai

All about the coffee

Meet the Altieri Family •

Italian-American Eugene Altieri accidentally became Panama's award-winning producer after buying Boquete farms in 2005. Second-generation Anna Lynn & Francisco now run operations at 1600-2200m elevation. Multiple Best of Panama winners including 2024's 3rd place Geisha Natural.

Learn More About the Altieri Family

• Catuai

Coffee farmers are constantly on the lookout for that perfect coffee variety that is both productive and easy to grow; not susceptible to plant disease and still produces a delicious cup of coffee. And every once in a while as they experiment, they create a variety that is close to being “just right”--like Catuai!

With its balanced flavors bursting with notes of chocolatey caramel and rich honey, Catuai as a variety has become extremely popular over the years. 

Catuai Coffee: Hybrid Variety Profile & Flavor Guide

Natural Process •

In natural processing, the cherries are picked at peak ripeness and laid out to dry whole—fruit and all. As they slowly ferment in the fruit, the beans develop bold, distinctive flavors. It’s a riskier method, but those fruit-heavy beginnings can dramatically shape the final flavor.

Natural Process

Panama

When you think of Panama, you might think of a canal or that narrow strip of land connecting continents. But sitting at lunch with Eugene Altieri in Boquete last March, we discovered something that reshaped how we see this country's coffee story. Origin visits are always great, but what I wanted to know is what makes a coffee $10k per kg at the producer level. Is it just marketing or is there something to Panama's quality. What we learned very quickly was the attention to detail in Panama is unmatched. Whether it's taking 11-15 passes to only pick ripes or sorting every cherry by hand or keeping the mill perfectly clean, we saw production like no other for coffee that tastes like no other.

Coffee Terroir Guide: Panama isn't just the Home of Gesha Coffee

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