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Panama - Altieri - Ale Geisha Washed

Panama - Altieri - Ale Geisha Washed

Wes Ngopi

About This Coffee

Geisha variety coffee from Altieri farm in Callejón Seco-Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama, cultivated at 1900 meters altitude on the eastern slopes of Barú Volcano. Washed processed with 24-hour water fermentation, then sun-dried on African raised beds. Scored 92 points in the 2024 Best of Panama competition. Flavor profile features lemon zest, ripe peach, lychee, and jasmine with notes of bergamot and creamy lemon custard.

Origin

Boquete (Panama)
Chiriquí (Panama)

Flavor Notes

Jasmine, Lemon Zest, Ripe Peach, Lemon Custard, Peach Jelly

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Washed

Typology

Arabica
Geisha
WN

Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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