Finca El Pergamino Catuai Natural is the everyday coffee from one of Panama's most talked-about new farms. In 2026, Finca El Pergamino took 2nd place in Geisha Washed at Best of Panama with 96.00 points, finishing ahead of Hacienda La Esmeralda. This 250g natural-process Catuai comes from the same hands, the same volcanic soil and the same obsessive picking standard — at a price you can drink every morning. Fruity, sweet, with clear mandarin and sugar cane in the cup. Know the notes: ripe fruit, sugar cane, mandarin. Natural process, medium roast, 250g whole bean — grown at 1,750 meters in Bambito, Tierras Altas, by the family behind a 2026 Best of Panama podium lot. A Natural Catuai From Bambito, Tierras Altas Bambito is a narrow, cool valley in the Tierras Altas district of Chiriquí, on the western slopes of the Barú volcano between Volcán and Cerro Punta. At 1,750 meters above sea level, cold nights, clean mountain water and deep volcanic soil slow the cherry down, and slow cherry means concentrated sugar. It is the same highland corridor that produces Panama's most expensive Geisha lots — this coffee simply comes from the varietal that Panamanian families actually drink. Finca El Pergamino is owned and worked by producer Yaneth de Lucich and her family. It is a newer farm competing against century-old estates, and in 2026 it beat most of them. What the Natural Process Does to Catuai In natural processing the cherry is dried whole, with the fruit still on the bean, so the sugars in the pulp ferment slowly into the seed. Catuai is already a sweet, balanced, chocolate-leaning varietal; the natural process pushes it toward jammy fruit and cane sugar without losing the body. The result is a rounder, sweeter, fruitier cup than a washed Catuai, and a far more forgiving one to brew than a delicate Geisha. Tasting Notes Ripe red fruit on the nose, sugar cane sweetness through the middle, and a clear mandarin brightness on the finish. Medium body, soft acidity, low bitterness. It takes milk well and still tastes like itself. Tasting notes: Ripe fruit, sugar cane, mandarin Varietal: Catuai (Arabica) Process: Natural Roast: Medium Producer: Yaneth de Lucich, Finca El Pergamino Region: Bambito, Tierras Altas, Chiriquí, Panama Altitude: 1,750 m.a.s.l. Format: Whole bean | Weight: 250g The Farm Behind It Best of Panama is usually a contest between famous dynasties. In 2026, Yaneth de Lucich put Finca El Pergamino on the national podium in Geisha Washed with 96.00 points — a quarter point off first place, and ahead of Hacienda La Esmeralda. Judges cup blind, with no idea whose coffee is in front of them. That result is the clearest signal there is about how this farm picks, ferments and dries. Their Catuai gets the same treatment. If you want to taste the competition lot itself, the El Pergamino Geisha Washed 250g is here too, and for a cleaner, more floral cup from the same farm, try the El Pergamino Bourbon Washed 250g — wild berries, peach, citrus and chocolate. How to Brew El Pergamino Catuai Natural This is a versatile daily coffee, not a fragile one. For filter, use a medium grind at a 1:16 ratio (about 15g coffee to 240g water) with filtered water at 200°F (93°C) in a V60, Chemex or drip machine. For a fuller, sweeter cup, a French press at a coarse grind and four minutes brings out the sugar cane. It also pulls a sweet, fruit-forward espresso and holds up in a flat white. Grind fresh right before brewing, and see our guide to brewing Panama coffee at home for ratios and timing. Delivered Worldwide From Panama Sourced directly from the producer in Panama and delivered to your door worldwide via FedEx or DHL in 5 days. Free shipping on orders over $70. Browse the rest of the Panama Catuai collection, or step up to the Panama Geisha collection. Curious how El Pergamino ended up on the podium? Read our Best of Panama coverage — winners, scores and where to buy. Frequently Asked Questions What does El Pergamino Catuai Natural taste lik