Panama Los Gonzalez Anaerobic Natural
Don Mariano Coffee was named after Cafetalera Los González owner Mr. Mariano González. Mr. Mariano is a passionate coffee grower that has been taking care of his farm for the last 60 years. He is also a dear member of the Boquete community.
Mr. Mariano, encouraged by his 3 daughters, joined the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama last year. He participated for the first time in the 2016 Best of Panama Competition and won 5th place in the Natural Traditionals Category. At Cafetalera Los González we are very excited that Mr. Mariano’s lifetime work can now be enjoyed in other countries.
Cafetalera Los González is located in the region of Horqueta in the Boquete Highlands and grows mostly high elevation Catuai grown at an average of 1,600 meters above sea level. It has been owned by the González family since 1920.
Reminder! This coffee is raw, you must roast it before brewing
Arrival Date: January 2026. Harvest year: 2025, Packed in GrainPro
Acidity & Brightness: Balanced and very sweet
Balance & Finish: Moderately balanced with a clean finish
Body & Texture: Full bodied and creamy texture
Flavors: Mango, Wild Strawberry, Pineapple Dark Chocolate, Red Wine
Grade: SHG-EP, grown at 1600 masl
Processing: Anaerobic natural - Cherries are first fermented in grainpro bags for 24 hours, then transferred to fermentation barrels, where they're anaerobically fermented for 24 hours. Lastly, they're dried on raised African beds.
Grower: Don Marino Gonzalez / Cafetalera Los Gonzales
Region: Horqueta, Boquete, Chiriqui
Varietals: Caturra
Recommended Roast Range: City to Full City (Light to Medium)
We like this coffee best at City + (light-medium, at the tail end of 1st crack), but it will perform well nearly anywhere in the Light to Medium spectrum. Lighter roasts accent bright acidity and fresh fruit, while medium roasts will trade a bit of brightness for body as well as bringing out more rounded, jammy sweetness.
Cafetalera Los González has a rich history of coffee cultivation in Boquete, Panama. The farm has been owned by the González family since 1920 and is located in the Horqueta region of the Boquete Highlands. The farm is known for its high elevation Catuai beans, grown at an average of 1,600 meters above sea level. Don Mariano González, the current owner, has been a passionate coffee grower for the last 60 years and has participated in the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama competitions, showcasing the quality of his coffee. The farm's commitment to sustainable practices and its rich history make it a notable player in the coffee industry
