Cafeistmo Journal

Best of Panama 2026: Celebrating the Heart of Panama’s Coffee Community

Best of Panama 2026 celebrated outstanding coffees from across the country, with Altieri Coffee, Lérida Estate Coffee, and Elida Estate Familia Lamastus leading their categories. Hacienda La Esmera...

Best of Panama 2026: International Judging Begins

International judging is now underway at Best of Panama 2026. Sixty-four outstanding coffees have reached the international stage, where judges from around the world will taste the lots and select ...

Panama’s 2026 Coffee Harvest: A Smaller Crop, the Same Effort toward Excellence

Panama’s 2026 coffee harvest may be smaller, but the dedication behind each lot remains unchanged. As Best of Panama marks its 30th edition, producers continue to place quality, careful selection, ...

What Is a Coffee Microlot?

Microlots preserve the distinctive character of a specific place, harvest, or group of coffee trees. Discover how these carefully managed batches reveal the influence of land, processing, and craft...