Eugene Altieri • Washed-Processed Caturra

$28.61

from the Yuyi Lot of Mima Estate grown at 1700masl with notes of milk chocolate, red fruits, and herbal tea

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Eugene Altieri • Washed-Processed Caturra

12oz Bag / Whole Bean

$28.61

Quick Guide

What is this coffee?

This coffee from the Altieris is a great presentation of a traditional Panamanian coffee. A complex blend of red fruits sits behind a very smooth milk chocolatey note. We’re always excited to feature a coffee from the Altieri’s and for a more accessible price we’re extra excited to have this available for everyone.

-Jonathan

Processing Method

Washed Process- Washed processing is coffee's most common and reliable method. Through depulping, controlled fermentation, and thorough rinsing, this water-intensive process minimizes variables to produce clean, bright cups that showcase origin characteristics and variety.

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

1700masl - 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)

Caturra

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 Gesha Natural.

Learn More About The Altieri Family

• Caturra

In some contexts, being small is a disadvantage.

Like in the NBA. Or in the middle of a crowd at a concert.

But in the specialty coffee industry, being small can be a great thing–like with the Caturra variety!

The name “Caturra” means “small”. It is so named for its short, compact size. But before we get into why that’s such a good thing for a coffee variety, let’s make sure we understand what coffee varieties are.

Caturra Coffee: Compact Variety Profile & Cup Quality

Washed Process •

In the washed process, a machine removes the cherries’ skin and pulp, and the remaining beans are left to ferment in water. It’s by far the most common way coffee is processed—but makes this method so popular?

Washed 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