PRODUCER: Ruben Vega, processed by

Creativa Coffee District

LOCATION: Boquete, Panama

PROCESS: Intrinsic Process

VARIETY: Geisha

JUICY PEACH, MANDARIN ORANGE HARD CANDY

Rubén Vega is a dedicated coffee producer located in the Chiriquí region, specifically in the municipality of Boquete, Panama. His farm is situated at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level and spans a total of three hectares, two of which are exclusively dedicated to coffee production. His journey into the world of coffee began twelve years ago when he took over the management of the property inherited from his family. This family legacy prompted Vega to maintain the land and decide to replant saplings of the Geisha variety, a choice that proved to be right for the producer. On his farm, 4,500 coffee trees grow, of which 3,500 are of the Geisha variety with an average age of four years, and another 1,000 are also Geisha but are just one year old.

INTRINSIC CHERRY is a natural coffee that undergoes a short fermentation process. After floating the cherries and quality analysis, the coffee is left to ferment overnight in aerobic conditions. The next day, the drying process begins. This process is carefully monitored to ensure that the coffee develops a silky body, phosphoric acidity, and delicious flavors of yellow fruits. In 2023, we’re taking Intrinsic Cherry to the next level. We’re reducing the acidity of this profile, allowing us to enhance the coffee’s description and develop even greater complexity. The result is a coffee that’s even smoother, richer, and more delicious than ever before!