Where Flavor Begins: The Art Behind Every Cup
At Magma Coffee Plantations, processing methods are carefully managed to highlight the unique qualities of Geisha coffee through precise control and attention to detail.
The Natural process dries the whole coffee cherry, requiring strict control of drying conditions and careful selection of ripe cherries. This method produces coffees with intense sweetness, heavier body, and pronounced fruity, wine-like flavors, though it requires careful management to avoid inconsistency and defects.
The Washed process removes the pulp, followed by controlled fermentation, washing, and drying. This method emphasizes clarity and precision in the cup, resulting in clean, bright coffees with defined acidity and floral notes such as jasmine and citrus, while clearly expressing the coffee’s origin and genetics.
The Honey process leaves some mucilage on the bean during drying, with careful control over how much is retained. This creates a balanced profile with medium body, combining sweetness and acidity with notes of honey, caramel, and ripe fruit, while requiring close monitoring to ensure quality.
Each method is executed with technical precision, allowing Magma Coffee Plantations to consistently produce high-quality coffees with distinct and well-defined flavor profiles.
The Magma Estate
Magma Coffee Plantations is located in the Chiriquí Highlands of Panama, near the Rio Breque and Rio Chiriquí. Established in 2020, with the first coffee planted in 2021, the farm is dedicated to cultivating the renowned Geisha variety. Grown in rich volcanic soil at exceptional elevations—over 1,600 meters at Cordillera Farm and reaching up to 2,200 meters at the Las Nubes development—these conditions create an ideal environment for producing high-quality coffee. Guided by a commitment to sustainable agriculture, Magma Coffee Plantations also prioritizes the well-being of its team by providing separate housing for each farm worker.