This coffee is sourced from San Antonio Huista in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala, grown at altitudes between 1500 and 2000 meters. It is a blend of Bourbon, Pache, Caturra, and Catuaí varieties, processed using the washed method. The coffee offers a balanced and dynamic flavor profile with notes of chocolate fudge, hazelnut, caramel, wild blackberry, and blueberry. It features a round, silky body and is roasted to a medium level, making it suitable for both espresso and various brewed coffee preparations.
Panther Coffee was founded in 2010 by Leticia and Joel Pollock, a husband and wife team bringing over 40 years of combined coffee industry experience to the Miami roastery. They began with a vintage 1927 Perfekt roaster, a piece of equipment acquired from Lighthouse Roasters in Seattle that carries the weight of coffee history into modern roasting practice. Direct trade sourcing focuses exclusively on organic beans from small farms in Nicaragua, Brazil, Guatemala, and Ethiopia, building relationships that honor farmer knowledge and fair compensation. Recognition through Good Food Awards and ranking among the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops affirms the roastery's commitment to quality and ethics.
