Kotowa Duncan Lot #2727-T1
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Panama Ethiopian Landrace – Finca Duncan (Lot #2727)
Produced at Finca Duncan, one of the historic farms of Kotowa Coffee owned by the Koyner family, this exceptional lot showcases an Ethiopian Landrace selection cultivated on the volcanic slopes of Boquete, Chiriquí. Grown at elevations between 1,650 and 1,740 meters above sea level, the coffee benefits from Boquete’s distinctive terroir—where cool mountain temperatures, abundant rainfall, and nutrient-rich volcanic soils create ideal conditions for slow, even cherry maturation.
These environmental conditions enable the landrace trees to develop concentrated sugars and complex aromatics, while preserving the vibrant acidity and floral elegance characteristic of their East African heritage. The result is a unique and expressive cup that bridges origin with terroir.
For Lot #2727, only the ripest cherries are selectively hand-picked before undergoing a meticulously managed natural process at Duncan Farm. Following harvest, the cherries are initially spread in thin layers for pre-drying, allowing excess surface moisture to dissipate before being transferred into deeper beds of approximately 15 cm.
During the early stages of drying, the cherries are turned multiple times each day to ensure uniform airflow and prevent undesirable fermentation. This careful and controlled approach is maintained throughout an extended drying period, allowing the coffee to gradually reach optimal moisture stability.
By keeping the seed in contact with the fruit throughout drying, the process enhances sweetness, body, and layered fruit complexity—while preserving the clarity, structure, and delicate floral attributes inherent to Ethiopian landrace genetics.
A distinctive and elegant natural—where Ethiopian genetics meet the volcanic terroir of Boquete.
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Produced at Finca Duncan, one of the historic farms of Kotowa Coffee owned by the
Koyner family, this exceptional lot showcases an Ethiopian Landrace selection cultivated on the
volcanic slopes of Boquete, Chiriquí. Grown at elevations between
1,650 and 1,740 meters above sea level, the coffee benefits from Boquete’s distinctive terroir—where
cool mountain temperatures, abundant rainfall, and nutrient-rich volcanic soils create ideal conditions for slow,
even cherry maturation.
These environmental conditions enable the landrace trees to develop concentrated sugars and complex aromatics, while
preserving the vibrant acidity and floral elegance characteristic of their East African heritage. The result
is a unique and expressive cup that bridges origin with terroir.
For Lot #2727, only the ripest cherries are selectively hand-picked before undergoing a
meticulously managed natural process at Duncan Farm. Following harvest, the cherries are initially
spread in thin layers for pre-drying, allowing excess surface moisture to dissipate before being transferred into
deeper beds of approximately 15 cm.
During the early stages of drying, the cherries are turned multiple times each day to ensure uniform airflow and
prevent undesirable fermentation. This careful and controlled approach is maintained throughout an extended drying
period, allowing the coffee to gradually reach optimal moisture stability.
By keeping the seed in contact with the fruit throughout drying, the process enhances sweetness, body, and layered
fruit complexity—while preserving the clarity, structure, and delicate floral attributes inherent to Ethiopian
landrace genetics.
A distinctive and elegant natural—where Ethiopian genetics meet the volcanic terroir of Boquete.
Panama Ethiopian Landrace – Finca Duncan (Lot #2727)
Produced at Finca Duncan, one of the historic farms of Kotowa Coffee owned by the Koyner family, this exceptional lot showcases an Ethiopian Landrace selection cultivated on the volcanic slopes of Boquete, Chiriquí. Grown at elevations between 1,650 and 1,740 meters above sea level, the coffee benefits from Boquete’s distinctive terroir—where cool mountain temperatures, abundant rainfall, and nutrient-rich volcanic soils create ideal conditions for slow, even cherry maturation.
These environmental conditions enable the landrace trees to develop concentrated sugars and complex aromatics, while preserving the vibrant acidity and floral elegance characteristic of their East African heritage. The result is a unique and expressive cup that bridges origin with terroir.
For Lot #2727, only the ripest cherries are selectively hand-picked before undergoing a meticulously managed natural process at Duncan Farm. Following harvest, the cherries are initially spread in thin layers for pre-drying, allowing excess surface moisture to dissipate before being transferred into deeper beds of approximately 15 cm.
During the early stages of drying, the cherries are turned multiple times each day to ensure uniform airflow and prevent undesirable fermentation. This careful and controlled approach is maintained throughout an extended drying period, allowing the coffee to gradually reach optimal moisture stability.
By keeping the seed in contact with the fruit throughout drying, the process enhances sweetness, body, and layered fruit complexity—while preserving the clarity, structure, and delicate floral attributes inherent to Ethiopian landrace genetics.
A distinctive and elegant natural—where Ethiopian genetics meet the volcanic terroir of Boquete.
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