Region: Santa Lucia, Boquete, Chiriqui
Elevation: 1600-2100 masl
About: Graciano Cruz is something of an enigma. A scientist, coffee producer, party animal, visionary, and ecologist. It is difficult to define him precisely. He is a wild operator, working across multiple disciplines with a clear sense of curiosity and intent. In addition to his two farms in Panama, Graciano also operates in El Salvador and has contributed to projects in other coffee-producing regions such as Ethiopia, Peru, Taiwan, and Brazil. Amongst this breadth of work, he continues to produce coffees at a high level, most recently placing 6th in the Best of Panama competition.
The highest sections of Los Lajones sit at around 2,100 metres above sea level. It is in these upper elevations that Graciano’s Geisha grows within native cloud forest. This lot comes from a section known as Bambu.
Prior to the 2024 harvest, Graciano had exclusively processed his coffees using honey or natural methods. Seeking a new direction, he began trialling washed processing. This lot reflects that shift, presenting a structured profile with florals and citrus, alongside the more developed tropical characteristics often associated with his work.
