Janson Coffee Farm
Beneficio:
“Our beneficio (processing plant) was built in 1993, designed exclusively for specialty coffee, including several selections to be able to separate coffee by quality and origin. We do natural and wash process by using updated technology combined with artisanal methods to obtain the best quality.
All our premium coffees go through traditional drying preparations plus hand selection.”
The Janson coffee farm is actually run by first and second generation of Janson family members. Constantly focusing on improving quality, they have earned several BOP awards with their coffee being always among the best, on the semi-final and final tables of the Best of Panama. In 2019 their geisha natural lot from Los Alpes received the 2nd place on the Best of Panama with an average score of 94, having received 95 and above by 8 international judges. In 2020 their Pacamara obtained first place in the Best of Panama Competition.
Alpes Farm
Los Alpes farm is located on the Talamanca mountain range of westernmost Panama, North West of the Baru Volcano, same mountain of the La Amistad International Park (Unesco World Heritage site) The average altitude is between 1600 to 1800 above sea level. The rich volcanic soil and unique microclimate combined with optimal care of the geisha plants help us produce coffee berries which followed by a conscious selection and process results on high quality coffee. We take special care of our soils by not utilizing herbicides or insecticides which may deplete the soil of natural elements like minerals. Our plantation is cleaned from weeds and grass without using herbicides. Also, with the help of an expert agricultural engineer, and with periodical soil and leaves tests, we are constantly verifying that our soil has a balance of nutrients The result of an excellent cup is a combination of many factors: rich volcanic soil, unique microclimate, optimal care of the coffee plants and careful selection of the best berries, followed by a meticulous processing at our beneficio.
Janson Coffee Farm
Farms: Hacienda Cafetalera and Los Alpes
Hacienda
Janson Coffee farm is a family owned Hacienda established in 1941, originally a cattle farm, by Carl Axel Janson an immigrant from Sweden. Their coffee plantations are located on the Talamanca Mountain Range on the slopes of Tisingal and Baru volcanoes, the average altitude is between 1350 and 1700 meters above sea level. The farm combines planting areas with 200 hectares of a private nature reserve including wetlands which are a vital habitat for a large variety of birds and wildlife.
They have their own nursery where they select specialty grade arabica seeds for seedlings: green tip Geisha, Catuai, Caturra and Pacamara.
The farms quality production with harmony is their goal. They keep a balance of nutrients in the soil using enzyme microorganisms, no pesticides, no herbicides among others. The farms are micromanaged in lots for traceability and quality control. Plantations are separated by forest which serve as natural barriers against pests and also protect the natural flora and fauna of the region.
The environment is important for the family.
400 solar panels produce the energy for our Farm and Plant, plus all excess matter from processing is reused as fuel or fertilizer. Seeds from their forests are planted in the nursery for reforestation and protection of water resources. Water from springs is used for the wet process. They are 100% committed to improve and protect their environment.
Beneficio:
“Our beneficio (processing plant) was built in 1993, designed exclusively for specialty coffee, including several selections to be able to separate coffee by quality and origin. We do natural and wash process by using updated technology combined with artisanal methods to obtain the best quality.
All our premium coffees go through traditional drying preparations plus hand selection.”
The Janson coffee farm is actually run by first and second generation of Janson family members. Constantly focusing on improving quality, they have earned several BOP awards with their coffee being always among the best, on the semi-final and final tables of the Best of Panama. In 2019 their geisha natural lot from Los Alpes received the 2nd place on the Best of Panama with an average score of 94, having received 95 and above by 8 international judges. In 2020 their Pacamara obtained first place in the Best of Panama Competition.
Alpes Farm
Los Alpes farm is located on the Talamanca mountain range of westernmost Panama, North West of the Baru Volcano, same mountain of the La Amistad International Park (Unesco World Heritage site) The average altitude is between 1600 to 1800 above sea level. The rich volcanic soil and unique microclimate combined with optimal care of the geisha plants help us produce coffee berries which followed by a conscious selection and process results on high quality coffee. We take special care of our soils by not utilizing herbicides or insecticides which may deplete the soil of natural elements like minerals. Our plantation is cleaned from weeds and grass without using herbicides. Also, with the help of an expert agricultural engineer, and with periodical soil and leaves tests, we are constantly verifying that our soil has a balance of nutrients The result of an excellent cup is a combination of many factors: rich volcanic soil, unique microclimate, optimal care of the coffee plants and careful selection of the best berries, followed by a meticulous processing at our beneficio.