Carlos A. Franceschi Geisha Washed Anaerobic

Origin
Los Pozos, Volcán
Chiriquí, Panamá
1,800 m.a.s.l.

Flavor profile
White Flower, Yuzu, Nectarines

Roaster
Craft Coffee Roaster

Roasted on
13.05.2024

About Carlos Aguilera Franceschi – Private lot 
(former owners and current administrators of Finca Carmen)

The 10-hectare private lot continues the legacy of the Franceschi family who established Finca Carmen back in 1950 by Efraín and Carmen Franceschi, who started cultivating arabica varietals in 1960. Today, Carlos Aguilera Franceschi, the third generation of the family, manages Finca Carmen with great success. 

Since 2003, Finca Carmen has placed in the top ten at Best of Panama competitions. In 2020, Carmen Gran Reserva placed 1st in the Traditional Washed category, and in 2021, its Carmen Geisha Especial, Natural process earned 6th place with an SCA of 92.5.

The private lot is located in Los Pozos, Volcán, Chiriquí, Panamá at 1,800 m.a.s.l in the valley known as Valle del Volcán – rich with black volcanic soil and a privileged microclimate – follows the river Chiriquí Viejo on its course from Cerro Punta to the Pacific Ocean. The cool, frost-free nights of the area coupled with dry, sun-drenched days combine to create ideal coffee growing conditions.

The Aguilera-Franceschi family’s passion and dedication to quality are equally reflected in their commitment to providing safe and healthy conditions for the indigenous Ngöbe-Buglé workers and their families. They are provided with adequate healthcare, a clean work environment and living space, and schooling for their children.

The family's agricultural practices are based on a set of principles that ensure optimal farm performance while remaining ecologically conscious in terms of insect management, soil conservation, natural water conservation, waste management, and overall ecosystem protection. Since 2014 Finca Carmen has been verified by the Coffee And Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices  – a program that measures farms against economic, social, and environmental criteria. 

*Additional information
We feel it is essential to emphasise that this Lot is managed independently from other lots managed under Panama Red Carmen Cafe Trading S.A., the local company of the current China-based owners of Carmen Estate.