Panama Elida Estate Catuai Anaerobic Slow Dry

Grown on Elida Estate in Boquete’s renowned Bajareque microclimate, this Catuai Anaerobic Slow Dry lot delivers Strawberry brightness, warm Clover Honey, and Dark Chocolate depth. It’s a refined expression of one of Panama’s most celebrated terroirs.

The Lamastus Family stands among the most influential names in specialty coffee and is one of Verve’s most enduring relationships. Their coffees routinely break records at Best of Panama, a testament to their uncompromising standards and ability to fuse tradition with innovation. The Anaerobic Slow Dry method used for this lot exemplifies that craft. By controlling temperature and slowing the drying process, Elida captures a remarkable concentration of aromatic compounds, transforming the cherries into a deeply expressive cup.

This precision works in harmony with the region’s natural gifts. Catuai cherries undergo a slow, even maturation thanks to the Bajareque, a mist that settles over Boquete when Pacific and Atlantic weather currents converge. This extended maturation produces denser, more complex fruit, laying the foundation for Elida’s signature clarity. The result is a lot that highlights both the estate’s meticulous processing and the rare environmental conditions that have made Boquete synonymous with world-class coffee.