Finca Kotowa Duncan • Natural • Maragogype • Panama 100g

Producer - Finca Kotowa Duncan

Origin - Panama

Process - Natural

Varietal - Maragogype

Altitude - 1700-1900 MASL

Flavour Notes - Overripe Strawberries, Dark Fruits

roast level: Ultra Light

FARM

Finca Kotowa Duncan is a renowned specialty coffee farm located in El Salto, Boquete, in the Chiriquí highlands of Panama. Part of the historic Kotowa coffee estate, the farm honours the legacy of Alexander Duncan MacIntyre, whose passion for the region helped establish a family tradition of coffee cultivation spanning generations. Situated at high altitude, the farm benefits from cool temperatures, rich volcanic soils and a distinctive microclimate, creating ideal conditions for producing exceptional coffee.

Careful cultivation and meticulous processing are central to the farm’s approach, allowing the unique characteristics of each harvest to shine. Depending on the processing method, coffees can express delicate floral aromas, bright citrus acidity, sweet berry notes and rich, ripe-fruit flavours. These complex profiles reflect the influence of Boquete’s environment, where elevation and climate contribute to the development of distinctive cup characteristics. Sustainability is also an important consideration, with coffee pulp reused as organic fertiliser and synthetic herbicides and insecticides avoided. Combining generations of experience with a commitment to quality, Finca Kotowa Duncan represents the excellence and heritage of Panama’s specialty coffee industry.

PROCESS

Grown on the lush highlands of Boquete, Panama, Finca Kotowa Duncan benefits from a distinctive mountain climate, with cool temperatures and rich volcanic soils that support the development of exceptional specialty coffee. The Maragogype varietal, renowned for its impressively large beans, brings a unique character to this carefully processed lot.

For the natural process, ripe coffee cherries are selectively handpicked and dried whole, allowing the beans to absorb sweetness and flavour from the surrounding fruit as they dry. At Kotowa Duncan, natural coffees are traditionally sun-dried for approximately 18 days, encouraging the development of rich fruit character and aromatic complexity. Careful drying helps preserve the coffee’s quality while allowing its distinctive profile to emerge.