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Panama Elida Catuai Natural

chocolate - blueberry - peach
$2595


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Description

Guess who's back? Our beloved Elida Catuai Natural, and this new crop is ready to impress! Get ready to indulge in smooth chocolatey vibes, juicy blueberries, and a sweet peachy finish. Crafted with love by award-winning producer Wilford Lamastus, these special lots were made just for Klatch Coffee—so you know they’re going to be good!

The Lamastus Family Estate is no stranger to the spotlight, taking home the Best of Panama 2022 award, three top Geishas, and the Panamá Cup for Best Coffee Producer of the Year. With a legacy of record-breaking, auction-winning coffees, it’s no wonder this crowd-pleaser has returned to steal the show!

This is a dry-processed or “natural” coffee, meaning the beans were dried inside the fruit rather than after the fruit has been removed, as is the case with wet-processed or “washed” coffees.

Specifications

  • Roast Level
    Medium-Light
  • Varietal
    Catuaí
  • Process
    Natural
  • Farm
    Lamastus Estate - Elida Estate
  • Farmer
    Wilford Lamastus
  • Region
    Panama
  • Mouthfeel
    Clean & Sweet

Lamastus Family Estate

Lamastus Family Estate was established in 1918 and consists of the El Burro Estate, the Luito Geisha Estates, and the Elida Estate. These estates, which are on ultra-high-elevation, go from 1700 m to 2060 m. More than half of the estate is located within the Volcán Barú National Park VBNP, a protected ecological reserve and sanctuary for exotic plants, birds, and mammals. Conservation Practices of planting several species of native trees that feed the birds in the coffee plantation are implemented, and all of these unique growing conditions show in a distinguished cup. The farm has a total of 65ha, of which 40ha are planted with Catuai, Geisha, and a bit of Typica. The rest is a private forest reserve or is inside the VBNP. Our Panama Elida Catuai is a dry-processed, or “natural” coffee, meaning that the coffee beans were dried inside the fruit.

Award-Winning Coffee Review

COFFEE REVIEW -PANAMA ELIDA NATURAL CATUAI 95 POINTS #24 TOP 30 OF 2019 - 2019
Ken Davids of Coffee Review is 95 POINTS #24
TOP #30 of 2019-Nov 2019 assessment describes our Panama Elida Natural Catuai as:


"Richly and cleanly fruit-toned, chocolaty. Dried fig, chocolate fudge, molasses, oak, narcissus-like flowers in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet-tart in structure with high-toned, crisp acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. The resonant flavor-saturated finish centers around fig and chocolate suggestions."


This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 24 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 30 Coffees of 2019.Produced by the Lamastus family of Elida Estate entirely of the Catuai variety of Arabica and processed by the natural method, meaning the beans were dried inside the fruit rather than after the fruit has been removed, as is the case with wet-processed or “washed” coffees.


An explosively sweet, fruit-forward natural-processed coffee produced by the same farm that gave us the latest price-record-breaking, most sought-after Geisha in the world. Consider this coffee a worthy and affordable cousin.

https://www.coffeereview.com/review/panama-elida-natural-catuai/

Growing Coffee in Panama

There are several climate conditions that set this coffee apart: the coffee farm is located at a very high elevation, 1,850 masl, which is one of the highest farms in Panama. Grown in rich, volcanic soil, this Catuai varietal enjoys a cool climate and a significant amount of fog and mist during the dry season.

There are several local conditions that set this coffee apart from others. The farm is located at a very high elevation (1,700 to 2,500 meters), making it one of the highest coffee farms in Panama. It is grown in rich, volcanic soil with a cool climate and a significant amount of fog and mist during the dry season. The coffee trees are surrounded by virgin-native cloudy rain forest, and because of the cool temperatures at night, it takes 2 to 3 years longer than the average coffee tree before these trees begin to produce. The low temperatures also contribute to an extended ripening time by 1 month, creating a more developed coffee bean.

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Customer Reviews

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Preparation methods used:: Pour Over
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Perfect pour-over for everyday enjoyment

We’re always eager to try new coffees, but we keep returning to Panama Elida Catuai Natural from Klatch because it consistently makes the perfect pour-over for everyday enjoyment. It’s smooth, never bitter, with delightful hints of chocolate and fruit.

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Elaine L.
Preparation methods used:: Espresso
Which flavors did you discover?: milk chocolate, subtle berry, ripe peach
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Lip smackingly good

I enjoy this equally naked and in milk. I's a beautiful subtle blend of milk chocolate, rounded sweet berry and ripe peach. Pulled on an E61, 20 g in/40 g out in 37s, 198 deg F, seems like the flavors are really starting to mature at 3 weeks post-roast. Like it so much I'm grabbing a 2 lb bag.

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Peter S.
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Got the big bag because this is a favorite of mine

Klatch's Panama Elida Catuai Natural is always amazing.

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Anthony D.
Preparation methods used:: Cold Brew, Chemex
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Love it!

This was the first coffee I tried from Klatch and I was sold, I’m always coming back for more (Klatch in general and these beans). Fruity and nuanced, love the high notes when I use it for cold brew.

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Thomas R.
Preparation methods used:: Espresso, Pour Over
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I tried this in both espresso and pour over and think I preferred it as a pour over. It was good but was hoping for a little more flavor, a little subdued.

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Julian
Preparation methods used:: Pour Over
Which flavors did you discover?: Fruity with a subtle chocolatey finish, Fruity with a subtle chocolatey finish
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There's a Reason Why Lamastus Owners Love Klatch

When we visited the Lamastus Estates a couple of years ago, the first U.S. roaster/cafe they mentioned (and very fondly) was Klatch. There's a reason why they were the first (of only 2) mentioned, and this product is a prime example of why. This is my everyday coffee that I extract using a V60.

We appreciate the nice words - thanks!

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Denny L.
Preparation methods used:: Cold Brew, Pour Over
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Consistently outstanding

This is one of the regular offerings that are consistently outstanding! If you are one of those who got into anaerobic processed beans on recent years and are always looking for that pop on smell and dm flavor, but what a break from anaerobic, then this is for you! Or if you are not into anaerobics, but like hey fruit forward notes, this is for you too! Lots of berries and stone fruit makes this a detectible pick me up in the morning!

Denny, thank you for being such a loyal customer and for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate you.

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Lesa C.L.
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Very nice coffee!

The recent new crop roasting of Panama Elida Catuai Natural (10/2024) is very good. It is rich and flavorful. This coffee is also an excellent value for the money. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that the 7/2024 crop was a bit smoother on the after taste.

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Scott S.
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Panama Elida Catuai Natural

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John M.
Lovely

I and my coworkers loved this coffee. (I served this to my coworkers). This is my first medium roast of an Elida Estate naturally processed coffee and wondered if it would be good. I have to say I was delightfully surprised and impressed. As with many naturals, this coffee had very noticeable fruity notes. The beans looked beautiful. The acidity was perfect. I really liked the juicy, syrupy, round mouth feel. The finish lasted a long-time and left me wanting more.