Altieri Specialty Coffee Catuai Natural - 340g

Altieri Specialty Catuai Natural Coffee — Boquete, Panama | 340g

Altieri Specialty Catuai Natural is a 340g single-origin Arabica from Boquete, Chiriquí — a naturally processed cup with vibrant acidity and complex fruit. Sourced fresh directly from the producer and delivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days via FedEx or DHL.

Why You'll Love This Coffee

• Natural-processed Catuai — dried in the whole cherry for vibrant fruit complexity
• Grown in Boquete, the heart of Panama specialty coffee
• From Altieri Specialty Coffee, a multiple Best of Panama placing producer
• Free worldwide shipping on orders over $70

Perfect if you want a bright, lively, fruit-forward specialty coffee with the unique character of natural processing — expressive, slightly wild, and unmistakably Boquete.

What Makes Natural Processing Different

In natural processing, coffee cherries are dried whole with the fruit still attached — unlike the more common washed process, which removes the fruit before drying. The sugars and acids from the fruit migrate into the bean during drying, producing a cup with vibrant acidity, complex fruit notes, and a fuller body. Natural processing demands meticulous craftsmanship: cherries must be turned regularly on the drying beds to prevent over-fermentation, and only the ripest fruit can be selected.

About the Catuai Varietal

Catuai is a hybrid Arabica varietal — a cross between Mundo Novo and Caturra — known for its balanced cup, consistent quality, and adaptability to high-altitude growing. When processed naturally, Catuai delivers bright acidity layered with stone fruit, berry, and tropical notes.

Where the Coffee Grows

Grown in Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama's most celebrated coffee-growing region, on the slopes of the Barú volcano. Volcanic soil, a cool mountain climate, and consistent rainfall produce some of the world's finest Arabica. Altieri Specialty Coffee is one of Boquete's most consistent competition producers, with Best of Panama placements in 2014, 2015 and 2017.

Flavor Profile

Vibrant acidity with complex fruit — expect stone fruit, berry, and tropical aromatics from the natural process, balanced by a moderate body and a clean finish. Bright and expressive.

Product Details

• 100% Single-Origin Catuai (Arabica) — Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
• Process: Natural (dried in the whole cherry)
• Roast: Medium
• Format: Ground
• Net weight: 340g
• Best for: Pour-over, AeroPress, espresso
• Sourced fresh directly from the producer
• Delivered worldwide in 5 days via FedEx or DHL

How to Brew

Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C).

• Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex) — Grind: medium-fine | Ratio: 1:15 | 3–4 min. Highlights the fruit complexity.
• AeroPress — Grind: medium-fine | Ratio: 1:15 | 2–3 min. Clean and concentrated.
• French Press — Grind: coarse | Ratio: 1:15 | Steep 4 min. Smooth and full-bodied.
• Espresso — Grind: fine | Ratio: 1:2 | 25–30 sec. Rich and aromatic.
• Drip / Filter — Grind: medium | Ratio: 1:17 | 5–6 min. A balanced everyday cup.

Explore More Altieri & Panama Arabica

From Altieri: Typica Washed 340g and Geisha Washed 250g. Other Catuai lots: Finca Lérida Catuai Washed, Finca Lérida Catuai Honey, Lamastus Catuai Natural, Lamastus Catuai Washed, Don Pepe Estate Catuai Washed. See the full Panama Arabica collection, or read what makes Best of Panama coffee different.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between natural and washed processing?
Natural processing dries the coffee inside the whole cherry, letting the fruit's sugars and acids migrate into the bean — a fruitier, fuller-bodied cup. Washed processing removes the fruit before drying, giving a cleaner, brighter cup.

What does Catuai Natural taste like?
Vibrant acidity with stone fruit, berry, and tropical notes — expressive and slightly wild compared with washed coffees.

How is this different from the Altieri Typica Washed?
Same producer, different variety and different process. This Catuai is natural-processed — bright, fruity and expressive. The Typica Washed is clean and sweet, with caramel, black tea and dark chocolate. Choose the Catuai for fruit, the Typica for comfort.

How should I brew this coffee?
Pour-over (V60, Chemex) or AeroPress to highlight the fruit complexity. It also works well as espresso.

How long does delivery take?
Delivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping on orders over $70.