Ruben Vega is bringing us a beautiful, delicate, and incredibly complex Geisha to brighten your autumn. The intrinsic cherry processing method adds sparkling acidity and light, fermented undertones.
 
Filter coffee:
Blueberry, guava, white tea and jasmine. Incredibly complex cup with a light fermented tone and sparkling acidity.
 
The Producer:
Rubén Vega is a dedicated coffee producer located in the Chiriquí region, specifically in the municipality of Boquete, Panama. He works closely with our friends at the Creativa Coffee District (CCD), a part of the Equation Coffee family. Don Ruben's farm is sitting 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.

Despite his effort and dedication, Vega has not entered his coffee in local quality contests. However, he faces challenges that are common in the industry. To enhance the productivity of his coffee, Rubén uses chemical fertilizers. Yet, he has faced significant challenges in marketing over the past two years. The decline in selling prices, contrasted with the high production costs, has been one of his main concerns. Additionally, the variable climate has posed obstacles in the planting process, especially when raising the saplings, as they do not have an irrigation system to mitigate these fluctuations. But Rubén, with optimism and a steadfast commitment to the industry, contributes to the recognition of Panamanian coffee for its high quality. Although not everything is adversity for him, coffee has been an additional source of income that has had a positive impact on his life.

With people like Vega, it is confirmed that Panama remains a country that offers coffees of exceptional quality, facing challenges with resilience and a passion for the art of cultivation.
 
Intrinsic Cherry Process:

Intrinsic Cherry is a processing method where the cherries ferment in the very same bag that they come to the processing facilities. In this way, the process and the essence of each micro-lot are maintained. The bacteria and yeast strains are unique and may vary in each batch, and by involving them in fermentation, the terroir gets to shine. At CCD, they open the fermentation environment to the air and allow nature to guide the temperature.