Finca El Pergamino Catuai Natural - 250g

Finca El Pergamino Catuai Natural is the everyday coffee from one of Panama's most talked-about new farms. In 2026, Finca El Pergamino took 2nd place in Geisha Washed at Best of Panama with 96.00 points, finishing ahead of Hacienda La Esmeralda. This 250g natural-process Catuai comes from the same hands, the same volcanic soil and the same obsessive picking standard — at a price you can drink every morning. Fruity, sweet, with clear mandarin and sugar cane in the cup.

Know the notes: ripe fruit, sugar cane, mandarin. Natural process, medium roast, 250g whole bean — grown at 1,750 meters in Bambito, Tierras Altas, by the family behind a 2026 Best of Panama podium lot.

A Natural Catuai From Bambito, Tierras Altas

Bambito is a narrow, cool valley in the Tierras Altas district of Chiriquí, on the western slopes of the Barú volcano between Volcán and Cerro Punta. At 1,750 meters above sea level, cold nights, clean mountain water and deep volcanic soil slow the cherry down, and slow cherry means concentrated sugar. It is the same highland corridor that produces Panama's most expensive Geisha lots — this coffee simply comes from the varietal that Panamanian families actually drink.

Finca El Pergamino is owned and worked by producer Yaneth de Lucich and her family. It is a newer farm competing against century-old estates, and in 2026 it beat most of them.

What the Natural Process Does to Catuai

In natural processing the cherry is dried whole, with the fruit still on the bean, so the sugars in the pulp ferment slowly into the seed. Catuai is already a sweet, balanced, chocolate-leaning varietal; the natural process pushes it toward jammy fruit and cane sugar without losing the body. The result is a rounder, sweeter, fruitier cup than a washed Catuai, and a far more forgiving one to brew than a delicate Geisha.

Tasting Notes

Ripe red fruit on the nose, sugar cane sweetness through the middle, and a clear mandarin brightness on the finish. Medium body, soft acidity, low bitterness. It takes milk well and still tastes like itself.

• Tasting notes: Ripe fruit, sugar cane, mandarin
• Varietal: Catuai (Arabica)
• Process: Natural
• Roast: Medium
• Producer: Yaneth de Lucich, Finca El Pergamino
• Region: Bambito, Tierras Altas, Chiriquí, Panama
• Altitude: 1,750 m.a.s.l.
• Format: Whole bean | Weight: 250g

The Farm Behind It

Best of Panama is usually a contest between famous dynasties. In 2026, Yaneth de Lucich put Finca El Pergamino on the national podium in Geisha Washed with 96.00 points — a quarter point off first place, and ahead of Hacienda La Esmeralda. Judges cup blind, with no idea whose coffee is in front of them. That result is the clearest signal there is about how this farm picks, ferments and dries. Their Catuai gets the same treatment. If you want to taste the competition lot itself, the El Pergamino Geisha Washed 250g is here too.

How to Brew El Pergamino Catuai Natural

This is a versatile daily coffee, not a fragile one. For filter, use a medium grind at a 1:16 ratio (about 15g coffee to 240g water) with filtered water at 200°F (93°C) in a V60, Chemex or drip machine. For a fuller, sweeter cup, a French press at a coarse grind and four minutes brings out the sugar cane. It also pulls a sweet, fruit-forward espresso and holds up in a flat white. Grind fresh right before brewing, and see our guide to brewing Panama coffee at home for ratios and timing.

Delivered Worldwide From Panama

Sourced directly from the producer in Panama and delivered to your door worldwide via FedEx or DHL in 5 days. Free shipping on orders over $70. Browse the rest of the Panama Catuai collection, or step up to the Panama Geisha collection. Curious how El Pergamino ended up on the podium? Read our Best of Panama coverage — winners, scores and where to buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does El Pergamino Catuai Natural taste like?
Ripe red fruit on the nose, sugar cane sweetness through the middle, and a clear mandarin brightness on the finish, with medium body, soft acidity and low bitterness.

What is natural process coffee?
The cherry is dried whole with the fruit still on the bean, so the sugars in the pulp ferment slowly into the seed. This produces a sweeter, fruitier, rounder cup than washed processing.

Where does this coffee come from?
Finca El Pergamino in Bambito, in the Tierras Altas district of Chiriqui, Panama, between Volcan and Cerro Punta on the slopes of the Baru volcano, at 1,750 meters above sea level. The farm is run by producer Yaneth de Lucich.

Is this the same farm that placed at Best of Panama 2026?
Yes. Finca El Pergamino took 2nd place in the Geisha Washed category at Best of Panama 2026 with 96.00 points, finishing ahead of Hacienda La Esmeralda. This Catuai is a different lot from the same farm.

How should I brew it?
Use a medium grind at a 1:16 ratio with filtered water at 200 degrees F (93 C) for filter brewing, or a coarse grind in a French press for a sweeter, fuller cup. It also works well as espresso and with milk.

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