PHILOCOFFEA 526 PANAMA Tri-Up Project 『AMBER』 Geisha Natural

The Tri-Up Project was officially launched in 2023 and is dedicated to exploring the ultimate potential of the Geisha breed. The program uses only carefully selected Geisha cherries from farms in Boquete, Panama, at an altitude of more than 1,600 meters, and continues to explore innovative processing techniques based on natural fermentation. By blending Geisha batches from different farmers, Tri-Up aims to bring out the unique local flavor characteristics - bright floral aromas and lively acidity, while refining the overall quality through continuous experimentation and adjustment.

2024 marks the second year of the project, and a new processing technology has been introduced: "Reposado". This method involves first bringing cherries from different farms together in large fermentation vats and leaving them to rest for 12 hours to allow their conditions to become consistent. This step helps unify the flavor profile, making the final flavor more balanced and harmonious.

This batch of coffee, named "AMBER", was processed with Reposado, then gently rinsed with cool water and spread in a thin layer on raised beds for initial sun drying. After a week, the grapes are gradually stacked and dried for two weeks to deepen the flavor.

Since the moisture content is only 8.6%, this coffee is mainly lightly roasted, and the fire is specially controlled to avoid overheating and destroying its delicate aroma. The aroma when grinding is very fragrant, the floral fragrance is rich and attractive, it is worth stopping to take a deep breath. Although it is naturally processed, the flavor is clean and delicate, as pure as water washing. The taste is smooth and mellow, with the aroma of stone fruits and citrus, and accompanied by a creamy texture, making it irresistible. In particular, this coffee's flavor becomes clearer and richer about 20 days after roasting, and performs particularly well.

This coffee comes from a group of small farmers whose passion and meticulousness are admirable. Regardless of the size of the farm, their persistence and efforts in high-quality coffee are clearly demonstrated. Tri-Up works hand in hand with these farmers to push the limits of quality.

As you sip this cup of coffee, we hope you’ll feel their journey—an exploration of new possibilities and a future shaped by shared passion and perseverance.