Gran Del Val Pacamara - 250g

Gran Del Val Pacamara Coffee — Boquete, Panama | 250g

Gran Del Val Pacamara is a 250g single-origin specialty Arabica from one of Panama's oldest coffee families — cultivating coffee in the volcanic highlands of Boquete since 1914. Pacamara is one of the rarest and most distinctive varieties in specialty coffee, known for its enormous beans and bold, complex cup. Ships worldwide from Panama in 5 business days.

Why You'll Love This Coffee

• 100% Single-Origin Pacamara — one of specialty coffee's rarest varieties
• From a 4-generation family farm — De Dianous-Fernandez, established 1914
• Free worldwide shipping on orders over $70

The Pacamara Variety — Giant Beans, Bold Cup

Pacamara is a hybrid Arabica created in El Salvador in the 1950s — a cross between Pacas and Maragogipe (famous for its enormous "elephant beans"). It produces some of the largest coffee beans in the world and a cup unlike any other: bold and layered with tropical fruit, herbal notes, and bright acidity that can rival even Geisha. It's famously difficult to grow, requiring high altitude and precise care — which is why a true single-origin Pacamara from a heritage Boquete farm is a genuine specialty coffee event.

Four Generations of Boquete Coffee

The Gran Del Val story began in 1880, when French engineer Joseph De Dianous arrived in Panama to work on the French Canal Company. In 1914 his son Gabriel purchased land in Bajo Mono and founded Farm Gladys. Over a century later, the De Dianous-Fernandez family is still here, still farming, and in 1997 built Panama's first ecological coffee processing mill — pioneering sustainable specialty coffee in the region.

Where the Coffee Grows

Grown in the volcanic highlands of Boquete, Chiriquí — where the cool mountain climate, rich volcanic soil from Volcán Barú, and the famous Bajareque mist create the ideal microclimate for slow cherry maturation. Pacamara especially benefits from these conditions.

Flavor Profile

Expect notes of tropical fruit, chocolate, herbal complexity, and bright juicy acidity — with a full body, syrupy texture, and a long finish. This is a coffee that rewards attention and brews differently than anything else on your shelf.

Product Details

• 100% Single-Origin Pacamara (Arabica) — Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
• Roast: Medium
• Rare hybrid variety — Pacas × Maragogipe, with giant beans
• Family farm founded 1914 — De Dianous-Fernandez, 4 generations
• Tasting notes: tropical fruit, chocolate, herbal, bright acidity
• Net weight: 250g
• Ships worldwide in 5 business days

How to Brew

Pacamara's giant beans benefit from a slightly coarser grind. Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C).

• Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex) — medium-fine grind | 1:15 ratio | 3–4 min. Highlights the tropical fruit and complex acidity.
• AeroPress — medium-fine | 1:15 | 2–3 min. Clean, concentrated cup.
• French Press — coarse | 1:15 | steep 4 min. Full-bodied, syrupy texture.

Tip: Brew black to taste the full Pacamara character. Store beans in an airtight container away from light and heat.

Explore More Gran Del Val & Panama Coffee

From Gran Del Val: Typica (heritage variety), Geisha Washed, Geisha Honey, House Blend. Other rare varieties: Don Pepe Java Washed, Kotowa Geisha Las Brujas. See the full Panama Arabica collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pacamara coffee variety?
Pacamara is a hybrid Arabica created in El Salvador in the 1950s — a cross between Pacas and Maragogipe. Known for enormous "elephant beans" and a bold cup with tropical fruit and bright acidity.

Why is Pacamara rare?
It's difficult to grow, produces lower yields, and is sensitive to disease. It requires high altitude and precise farming.

What does Gran Del Val Pacamara taste like?
Bold and layered — tropical fruit, chocolate, herbal complexity, bright juicy acidity. Full body, syrupy texture, long finish.

How long does shipping take?
5 business days worldwide via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping over $70.