Verve – Panama Elida Estate Natural
By: Chase
Coffee: Panama Elida Estate Natural
Company: Verve
Brewing Method: Pour-Over
Origin: Boquete, Panama
Description: “While cupping over fifty Costa Rican micro-lots last year with one of our importers, one of the few coffees on the table from Panama was this dry-processed gem from the Elida Estate. This Elida Estate is a well-known operation in Boquete, Panama and their success in the past has largely been from their wet-processed coffees. It was their first attempt at dry-process lot in 2008 that caught our attention. We bought the few bags that were produced in ’08 and in the spring of 2009 we had the chance to hop in a jeep with the owner of the Elida Estate, Wilford Lamastus, and check out his farm. After several days of cupping and learning about their operation, we decided on our 2009 dry-processed lot, which is juicier and cleaner than last year. We get strawberry, coconut, sweet cream, grape and a huge body from this wonderful coffee. ”
Andrew isn't impressed. That's saying a lot. I rely on him and Dave to really taste the coffees. They have the superiour tastebuds and usually they know just what it is they are tasting. As it cools he finds it to be more appealing.
I personally find it to have a bit of a sharper taste. It is still fairly mellow. Nothing overpowering, no really strong dominating flavors. As it cools down I find it to taste a bit syrupy. I can't say that I really enjoy it. Still, an interesting cup.