Panama Coffee, Boquete Region, Whole Bean, Fresh Roasted, 5 lbs

I started purchasing this whole bean coffee about one year ago. Unfortunately from one of the largest online coffee vendors in the US. However, the shipping cost if the purchase is less than $75 adds an additional $10 to the cost.Then I decided to search on Amazon to see if any coffee vendor sold this same type of whole bean coffee et voila, enter Volcanica. Since they sell through Amazon and the same for shipping, there is no shipping charge if a Prime member. When I first tried this coffee it was about six or seven dollars cheaper but even this price hike is tolerable because of the quality and taste of it.I have been purchasing coffee from this aforementioned vendor for more than a decade; however, since I discovered the Sumatra Gayo, I now buy only three coffees. This Sumatra Gayo has now replaced my everyday drinking coffee which was the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe whole bean coffee. The Yirgacheffe region of Ethiopia produces some of the best coffees anywhere. After all, coffee was first found in Ethiopia.When I first tasted this coffee I really thought I had received a bag of Jamaica Blue Mountain. I simply could not believe I was drinking a Sumatran coffee. But I was. About the fifth purchase of this coffee I was dealt another surprise. But this one was not a good surprise. The coffee did not the smooth, rich flavor I was used to. What happened? Why did this wonderful coffee turn so off-putting? So acidic? So unpleasant tasting. Maybe I was inebriated? No, since I can’t imbibe alcohol any more.However, this last purchase I made and received just two days ago was back to the FANTASTIC coffee I had experienced years ago. Why did it change. I believe I found out the reason. In case you don’t know, when coffee beans—especially Arabica coffee beans—you must let the beans oxygenate by expelling carbon dioxide. That takes a minimum of seven (7) days. The key word is ‘MINIMUM.’ I had a bag of these beans in the freezer from my purchase previous purchase one month before. The roasting date was in February 2024 and was and like the several purchases before it, was roasted just a little over one week when I ground 17 grams of beans approximately beginning on the eighth (8th) day after roasting. This last purchase, however, was roasted in mid-February which was approximately six weeks after roasting. (The bag of beans in the freezer is still there. I simply will not purchase another bag until May 2024 and from now own will wait about six weeks after roasting to grind and make the coffee.Because the Volcanica beans are NOT in a bag that allows the carbon dioxide to escape during the first seven (7) days following roasting I will pour the beans into an open container for two additional weeks for them to oxygenate. As long as the beans have six weeks of resting following the roasting date I will get to enjoy one of the three best coffees in the world—IN MY OPINION. I have indeed read several roasters and coffee experts agree with my thoughts regarding the Sumatra Gayo Whole-Bean Coffee.Although not anywhere near the price of the Jamaica Blue Moon Estate or the Hawaii Kona Volcanic Estate coffees, Volcanica’s price for their Sumatra Gayo’s price of $25.99 is a steal. The low acidity, full bodied taste, its smooth and rand deep, rich flavor are qualities that make this such a favorite anywhere.ABOLUETELY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I use this for 90% pour over with a v60, and 10% with a Bonavita drip machine. Using a Wilfa Uniform grinder, set to 18 for pour over and 23 for drip. With both methods, the lemon and blueberry notes come through loud and clear. The lemon is more tangy than sweet, and the blueberry is more sweet than tangy. Overall, the cup leans slightly acidic which works very well with these flavors. Has a light-medium body that should certainly appeal the average coffee drinker. As a whole, this is a coffee that will make the unsuspecting guest in your home pause after they take their first sip. They will immediately know they are drinking something different/better than what they are used to. This blows away anything you will buy at your local grocery store or coffee chain, and is as good or better than some of the best real coffee shops in my area. Will definitely purchase this one again and will also be trying more from this roaster.

Tastes great

Spectacularly delicious and smooth medium-light roast whole bean coffee from the world's finest coffee growing area. Lemon, Blueberry and Blackberry notes. Small, whole coffee beans are from the world's premier coffee growing area, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. Very fresh. There isn't a single negative thing to say about this incredible whole small bean coffee!

Good coffee, a little too fruity for me. Coffee was very fresh when received and beans were dry.

I had high hopes for this "geisha" coffee. I thought geisha was only from Panama, but maybe they grow it in Costa Rica too. The coffee is okay. I think I can taste the "fermentation" in it which is not something I would like to taste honestly. It adds a slight sourness and faint funk. For reference, I drink Lavazza Super Crema daily. It is very very consistently good quality and flavor. I cannot help but stick my nose in the bag each time I open it for more beans to grind. Its that wonderful of an aroma. This Geisha is also slightly sour and funky smelling. It's not bad coffee. Just not great. I will stick with my super crema for now.

My Husband is Salvadorian and I surprised him with his coffee from.his hometown. He LOVED it and was extremely satisfied.

Love this coffee best coffee ever

You are charged important fees, then the courier they choose also has handling fees. By the time you get the product it is more than double the cost listed on Amazon.

The only diffrence with the cheapest supermarket coffee is it costs 10 time more. I am used to and love Nicaraguan coffee, but not this one. The seller can call this whatever they want but it's not what you expect at this price. I tried it, and was profoundly disappointed with the taste and aroma. I don't believe that the coffee I received was what it is claimed to be.

This coffee was advertised as medium roast but it had no flavour at all even when we doubled the measurement for a regular size coffee cup. Very disappointing and a true waste of money.