Some coffees are products. Gran Del Val is a legacy. Born on a family farm in the misty highlands of Bajo Mono, Boquete, this extraordinary Panamanian coffee has been cultivated with love and expertise for over a century — and today it is enjoyed by coffee lovers across the world. At Boquete Coffee Traders, we are honored to carry it, and even more honored to bring it directly to your door, wherever you are.

This is the story of the De Dianous family, their legendary farms, and a coffee that has quietly conquered the world one cup at a time.

A Story That Began in 1880

The Gran Del Val story does not begin in 1914, or even in Panama. It begins in France in 1880, when engineer Joseph De Dianous left his homeland to work for the Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique — the French Panama Canal Company. Like thousands before him, he came for the Canal. What he found was something far more enduring: a land of extraordinary natural richness, volcanic highlands perfect for growing coffee, and a place his family would call home for generations.

His son Gabriel De Dianous took that connection one step further. In 1914, Gabriel purchased land in the Bajo Mono region of Boquete and founded Farm Gladys — named in honor of his beloved wife. Set at over 1,300 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountain forest, blessed with rich volcanic black soil, natural water springs, and the famous Bajareque mist that drifts through the valley each afternoon, Farm Gladys was destined to produce something remarkable.

Over the following century, the De Dianous family — now in its fourth generation — expanded their land, deepened their expertise, and turned Gran Del Val into one of the most respected names in Panamanian specialty coffee. This is a family that has dedicated more than 110 years to a single pursuit: growing the finest coffee possible from the volcanic soils of Boquete.

A Century of Milestones

Every great legacy is built one step at a time. Here is how Gran Del Val grew from a single highland farm into a globally recognized coffee brand:

• 1880
  The Family Arrives in Panama

  French engineer Joseph De Dianous comes to Panama to work on the Canal, beginning the family's deep connection with the isthmus.

• 1914
  Farm Gladys Is Founded

  Gabriel De Dianous purchases land in Bajo Mono, Boquete, and establishes the first coffee plantation — named after his wife Gladys.

• 1991
  Second Generation Takes Over

  Ricardo Fernandez Carazo and his wife Teresita de Dianous take ownership of Farm Gladys and found Cafetalera Fernández.

• 1993
  Farm Gran Paraíso Acquired

  A neighboring plantation alongside the Caldera River is added to the family's growing coffee estate.

• 1997
  Panama's First Ecological Processing Mill

  Gran Del Val builds the first ecological coffee processing plant in the Boquete region — a landmark moment for Panamanian coffee sustainability.

• 1998
  First International Export

  With the third generation — Ricardo, Edgar and Rodolfo Fernandez de Dianous — Gran Del Val exports to Volcafe, Switzerland for the first time.

• 1999
  Rainforest Alliance Certified & Farm La Fortuna Acquired

  Farm La Fortuna — on the slopes of Volcán Barú at 1,500+ meters — is added, and the farms achieve Rainforest Alliance certification.

• 2019
  Certified by Hiro Coffee, Japan

  Gran Del Val's quality, sustainability and safety are independently certified by one of Japan's leading specialty coffee authorities.

Three Legendary Farms — One Extraordinary Coffee

Gran Del Val's exceptional quality is no accident. It is the direct result of three distinct farms, each occupying a different altitude on the slopes above Boquete, each contributing its own character to the coffee the family produces.

Together, these three farms form a single, coherent vision — a vertical journey up the volcano that captures the full range of what Boquete's extraordinary terroir can offer. The House Blend brings elements of all three together into one harmonious, deeply satisfying cup.

What Does Gran Del Val House Blend Taste Like?

The Gran Del Val House Blend is crafted from three of Boquete's most celebrated Arabica varieties — Caturra, Catuai, and Typica — each bringing its own character to the final cup. The result is a medium roast that is rich, balanced, and unmistakably Panamanian.

Caturra delivers bright citrus acidity and a clean, lively character. Catuai adds sweetness, body, and smooth structure. Typica — the heritage variety that first put Panamanian coffee on the world map — brings depth, elegance, and a lingering finish of chocolate and caramel. Together, under the hands of a family that has been perfecting this blend for generations, they create something greater than any single variety could achieve alone.

How Gran Del Val Reached the World

For most of the 20th century, Gran Del Val's exceptional coffee was known only within Panama. That changed in 1998, when the third generation made the family's first international export to Volcafe in Switzerland — and discovered that the world was hungry for what Boquete had to offer.

Word spread quickly among specialty coffee circles. Importers, roasters, and coffee lovers who encountered Gran Del Val for the first time kept coming back. Today, the brand is recognized and celebrated across the globe:

In 2019, Hiro Coffee of Japan — one of Asia's most respected specialty coffee authorities — independently certified Gran Del Val's quality, safety, and sustainability standards. For a family farm in the highlands of Boquete, reaching the demanding standards of Japan's specialty coffee market is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to the unwavering commitment of four generations of the De Dianous family.

What Makes Gran Del Val Truly Special

• Four generations of family expertise. Since 1914, the De Dianous family has dedicated over 110 years to perfecting coffee cultivation in Boquete. That depth of knowledge is irreplaceable and shows in every cup.
• Three farms across different altitudes. Farm Gladys, Gran Paraíso, and La Fortuna give the family access to a remarkable range of microclimates and flavor profiles — all within the same extraordinary Bajo Mono valley.
• Panama's first ecological processing mill. Built in 1997, Gran Del Val's commitment to sustainability was ahead of its time. Rainforest Alliance certified, the farms operate with respect for the land and the community.
• Certified by Japan's Hiro Coffee. The specialty coffee market in Japan is among the most discerning in the world. Gran Del Val's certification there is one of the clearest signals of its exceptional quality.
• One of the first Boquete brands to reach the world. Gran Del Val was a pioneer — one of the earliest Panamanian coffee families to export internationally and show the world what Boquete was capable of producing. Trust me... This coffee is good.

Buy Gran Del Val Online — Delivered Worldwide from Panama

Gran Del Val has always been a coffee that travels. From Volcafe in Switzerland to specialty importers in Japan, it has found its way to some of the most demanding and discerning coffee markets on earth. Now, through Boquete Coffee Traders, it can find its way to you — wherever you are in the world.

We ship every order directly from Panama via FedEx or DHL Express, with delivery in 5 business days or less. Every bag arrives fresh, packed at origin, carrying the full character of Boquete's volcanic highlands right to your door. Orders over $70 qualify for free worldwide shipping — making it easy to stock up and always have a bag of Gran Del Val ready to brew.