Panama Coffee

Panama is most distinguished for growing the Geisha coffee plant varietal (Coffea arabica var. geisha).

Grown in Panama’s Chiriqui Province, Geisha has won numerous coffee tasting awards in recent years, creating a high demand for the coffee at auctions.

Distinguishing Qualities of Panama Geisha Coffee

Geisha coffee plants are known for their elongated coffee cherry (fruit), and the coffee is distinguished for its light body, bright acidity and jasmine-like aroma with honey and citrus tastes creating an outstanding cup character and profile.

Other Panama Coffee Plant Varietals

Other coffee plant varietals grown in Panama include Typica (Coffea arabica var. typica), Bourbon (Coffea arabica var. bourbon), Catuai (Coffea arabica var. catuai), and Caturra (Coffea arabica var. caturra). Also see Panama Geisha Coffee.

Panama Coffee and Espresso Brewing Tips

For tips on brewing the perfect cup of Panama coffee see our section on Coffee Brewing. We also provide detailed coffee flavor profiles of Specialty Coffees and instructions on preparing Espresso Drink Recipes.

For step-by-step instructions see Pulling A Perfect Espresso Shot as well as Barista Guide to Perfect Lattes and Cappuccinos.