Stone Wall Estate Coffee Beans

When it comes to Panamanian coffee, most people might think of famous estates like Hacienda La Esmeralda or Elida Estate, or perhaps the Geisha coffee that originated here. Yes, we’re talking about the renowned Boquete region, where many coffee farms are located around the Barú Volcano. Today, we’re introducing you to the Stone Wall Estate’s Geisha coffee beans from this very region.

Stone Wall Estate (Los Lajones) is situated on the slopes of the Barú Volcano, at an altitude of 1,750 to 2,400 meters. The farm spans a total of 160 hectares, with about 40 hectares dedicated to agriculture. Currently, 35 hectares are planted with coffee trees, 21 hectares are used for production, and 14 hectares are dedicated to young trees aged between 2 to 3 years (mainly Geisha and Pacamara varieties), while other areas are used for producing dried coffee cherries. The production chain is quite comprehensive.

Stone Wall Estate does not have a long history in coffee cultivation. Before 1992, it was a local cattle ranch. Coffee farming gradually began at lower altitudes, making it the first estate in Panama to receive organic certification. The owner, Graciano Cruz, is a professional coffee farmer in the area. Not only is he a certified Q grader, but he also holds an MBA and has been hailed as the king of honey processing and a pioneer of natural sun-dried coffee in Panama.

That’s an introduction to Stone Wall Estate.