Elida Estate Catuai Honey - 340g — Lamastus Family

Elida Estate Catuai Honey Coffee by Lamastus Family — Boquete, Panama | 340g

Elida Estate Catuai Honey — produced by the Lamastus Family and known internationally as Elida Estate — is a 340g honey-processed Arabica from Panama's highest coffee farm, grown at 1,700–1,950 m.a.s.l. on the slopes of Volcán Barú. Silky, caramel-sweet, and stone-fruit forward, it sits beautifully between a clean washed and a bold natural. Delivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days.

Why You'll Love This Coffee

• Honey-processed Catuai from one of the most decorated coffee farms on Earth
• Grown on Elida Estate — Panama's highest coffee farm, partly inside Volcán Barú National Park
• Free worldwide shipping on orders over $70

Perfect if you want the sweetness and silky body of honey processing with the pedigree of a world-record estate — at an everyday price.

From One of the Most Decorated Farms on Earth

The Lamastus family has produced coffee in Boquete since 1918, now led by fourth-generation producers Wilford Lamastus Sr. and Wilford Jr. Their estates — Elida, El Burro, and Luito Geisha — sit at ultra-high elevations in the Alto Quiel region, partially within Volcán Barú National Park. The family has set multiple world records at the Best of Panama, and their auction coffees have sold for thousands of dollars per pound. This Catuai Honey offers a taste of that world-class terroir and processing expertise without the auction price tag.

The Honey Process Explained

In honey processing, the outer skin of the cherry is removed but a controlled amount of the sticky, sugar-rich mucilage — the "honey" — is left on the bean during drying. The fruit's natural sweetness absorbs into the bean without the full fermentation intensity of a natural process. The result is a cup with rich caramel sweetness, smooth stone fruit, and a velvety body — complex but approachable, sweet without being heavy, fruity without being overwhelming.

Elida Estate Terroir

At these extreme altitudes, the cool, foggy microclimate of Volcán Barú's cloud forest slows cherry maturation dramatically, producing denser beans packed with concentrated sugars and layered complexity. More than half of the estate is protected virgin rainforest — home to quetzals, jaguars, and exotic flora — making it a working farm that doubles as an ecological sanctuary.

Flavor Profile

Tasting notes of caramel, stone fruit, and honey sweetness with a velvety, lingering body. Refined and silky, with the clarity of a washed coffee and the sweetness of a natural.

Product Details

• Varietal: Catuai (Arabica) — Elida Estate, Alto Quiel, Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
• Process: Honey | Roast: Medium | Format: Whole Bean
• Altitude: 1,700–1,950 m.a.s.l. — Panama's highest coffee farm
• Producer: Lamastus Family Estates, since 1918 (4 generations)
• Roasted and packed at origin in Panama for peak freshness
• Net weight: 340g (12 oz)
• Delivered worldwide in 5 days

How to Brew

Grind fresh immediately before brewing. Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C).

• Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex) — medium-fine grind | 1:15 ratio | 3–4 min. Highlights the caramel sweetness and stone fruit.
• Espresso — fine grind | 1:2 ratio | 25–30 sec. Rich, syrupy, sweet crema.
• French Press — coarse grind | 1:15 ratio | Steep 4 min. Full, velvety body.

Explore More Lamastus & Elida Estate

From the Lamastus Family: Elida Catuai Natural, Elida Catuai Washed, Elida Estate Geisha Natural. Other honey-process lots: Finca Lérida Catuai Honey, Gran Del Val Geisha Honey. See the full Lamastus Family Estates collection.

Curious how processing shapes the cup? Learn how washed, natural, and honey processing change the flavor of Panama coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is honey-processed coffee?
The outer skin of the cherry is removed but a controlled amount of the sugar-rich mucilage is left on the bean during drying. The fruit's sweetness absorbs into the bean, producing caramel sweetness, stone fruit, and a velvety body.

How does Elida Catuai Honey compare to the Natural and Washed?
Honey sits in the middle — sweeter and silkier than the clean, refined Washed, but less intense than the bold, fruit-forward Natural.

What makes Elida Estate special?
It is Panama's highest coffee farm, produced by the Lamastus Family since 1918, with multiple Best of Panama world records and auction lots that have sold for thousands of dollars per pound.

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