Hartmann Estate Coffee Beans

Hartmann Estate is a long-established and highly reputed coffee farm in Panama. The estate is situated on the western slopes of Panama’s Barú Volcano, within one of the country’s main specialty coffee production areas. Coffee farming in this region first started in the Boquete district, whereas the Volcán region, which faces Boquete across the volcano, along with its farms, has gradually risen to prominence in recent years.

The Volcán region is an emerging coffee-growing area. In the past, most local farmers cultivated cash crops such as fruits and vegetables, with only a small number growing coffee. The Hartmann family were pioneers in coffee cultivation here, having grown coffee for over 100 years and possessing a truly legendary family history.

Panama experiences distinct seasons and has fertile, mineral-rich volcanic soil. The high-altitude terrain receives up to 3,500 mm of rainfall annually. The Volcán area has slightly lower average annual rainfall compared to Boquete. Located on the western side of the Barú Volcano, subtle differences between Volcán and Boquete result in coffee beans from the Volcán region exhibiting more intense dried fruit flavors, sweetness, and aroma compared to those from the Boquete region.

In recent years, the Hartmann family has also launched new specialty coffee brands, such as the award-winning Guava Fruit Estate and Finca Quinto, which stood out at the 2020 Best of Panama (BOP) green coffee competition. The individuals leading these farms are all members of the Hartmann family.