Not ratedNatural lot with Orange, Apple, and Cane Sugar in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Natural
Medium-LightOrangeAppleSugarcane+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.26/oz
Producer
Peterson family
PABoquete, Chiriquí, Quiel +1
- Coffees in catalog
- 25
- Currently in stock
- 3
- Roasters carrying
- 9
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 77.3
Peterson family’s lots are carried by 9 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 9 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
The Peterson family operates in the Boquete region of Chiriquí, Panama. Their coffee production spans several specific locations including Jaramillo, Quiel, and Santa Barbara, with cultivation occurring at altitudes ranging from 1500 to 1950 meters.
The family maintains a strong focus on the Geisha varietal, which accounts for 25 of the 26 lots recorded in the index. This varietal dominance defines their current production landscape.
Their process portfolio is diverse, encompassing both traditional and modern techniques. While natural and washed processes are the most common, the catalog also includes anaerobic natural, anaerobic washed, and experimental treatments.
The Peterson family's work is represented by 9 different roasters in the current index. Across their 26 total lots, the catalog reflects a consistent presence in the specialty market.
Recent catalog examples include the Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Gesha Natural Tumaco 3NC and 5NC, both processed as naturals by Bean and Bean Coffee Roasters. Other examples include the anaerobic natural Guabo 3 BANC, the washed Montaña 6 FB, and the anaerobic washed Portón 5AFB, all from Bean and Bean Coffee Roasters. Additionally, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has featured their Trapiche Geisha, which is a washed process lot.
The Peterson family's work is distinguished by their extensive focus on the Geisha varietal paired with a wide range of processing methods.
- Geisha specialist
- Boquete high-altitude production
- diverse processing methods
- Hacienda La Esmeralda focus
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- geisha24 lots
Processes
- Natural12
- Washed9
- Experimental1
Altitude
1500–2000m
Brave Roasters2 lots
Not rated
Not ratedExpect Grape Juice, Apricot, and Orange from this natural.
Boquete, PA · Natural
Medium-LightGrapeApricotOrange+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.26/oz
79Washed lot with Jasmine, White Peach, and Lemon Raspberry Custard in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Washed
LightJasminePeachLemon+2
ROTY 2021 roaster
$22.33/oz
Archived (22)
86Natural lot with Bergamot, White Tea, and Peach in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Natural
LightBergamotTea LikePeach+5
ROTY 2017 roaster
$7.69/oz
Out of stock
86Roaster flags Jasmine, Fresh Peach, and Floral Honey in the cup.
PA
JasminePeachHoney+4
ROTY 2021 roaster
$9.99/oz
Out of stock
86Honeysuckle, Pineapple, and White Grape on a natural build.
PA · Natural
MediumHoneysucklePineappleGrape+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
$13.63/oz
Out of stock
86Washed lot with Coffee Blossom, White Grape, and Raw Sugar in the cup.
PA · Washed
MediumFloralGrapeBrown Sugar+1
ROTY 2021 roaster
$13.63/oz
Out of stock
84PA / Washed; taste data is still thin.
PA · Washed
ROTY 2021 roaster
$13.63/oz
Out of stock
84PA / Washed; cup data hasn't landed yet.
PA · Washed
ROTY 2021 roaster
$13.63/oz
Out of stock
84Expect Peach, Mango, and Vanilla from this natural.
Boquete, PA · Natural
PeachMangoVanilla+1
SCA 95.0
$39.69/oz
Out of stock
83Experimental lot with Jasmine, Yellow Peach, and Strawberry in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Experimental
LightJasminePeachStrawberry+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$11.56/oz
Out of stock
83Jasmine, Lime, and Cream on a washed build.
Boquete, PA · Washed
JasmineLimeOverall Sweet+3
Good Food 2025 roaster
$14.46/oz
Out of stock
83Jasmine, Honey, and Green Apple on a washed build.
Boquete, PA · Washed
JasmineHoneyApple+2
Good Food 2025 roaster
$19.56/oz
Out of stock
83Perfumed, Grape, and Blackcurrant on a natural build.
Boquete, PA · Natural
FloralGrapeBlack Currant+2
Good Food 2025 roaster
$12.47/oz
Out of stock
82Floral, Sparkling Apricot, and Bergamot on a washed build.
Santa Barbara, PA · Washed
FloralPeachBergamot
Good Food 2025 roaster
$12.76/oz
Out of stock
81Natural lot with Floral, Blackcurrant, and Melon in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Natural
FloralBlack CurrantMelon+1
Good Food 2025 roaster
$22.96/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Passionfruit, Black Plum, and Stone Fruit from this natural.
Boquete, PA · Natural
PassionfruitPlumStone Fruit+1
Good Food 2025 roaster
$23.25/oz
No longer available
78Washed lot with White Florals, Sugarcane, and White Grape in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Washed
Medium-LightFloralSugar CaneGrape+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$11.76/oz
No longer available
71Expect Floral, Dried Longan, and Honey from this natural.
Boquete, PA · Natural
FloralDried FruitHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.12/oz
No longer available
70Floral, Dried Longan, and Honey on a natural build.
Boquete, PA · Natural
FloralDried FruitHoney+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.12/oz
No longer available
69Natural lot with Jasmine, Mango, and Honeysuckle in the cup.
Boquete, PA · Natural
LightJasmineMangoHoneysuckle+1
SCA 92.8
$29.86/oz
Out of stock
68Jasmine, Brown Sugar, and Tangerine on a anaerobic washed build.
Boquete, PA · Anaerobic Washed
LightJasmineBrown SugarTangerine
SCA 92.0
$29.86/oz
Out of stock
67Expect Strawberry, Black Tea, and Orange from this washed.
Boquete, PA · Washed
LightStrawberryBlack TeaOrange+1
SCA 92.0
$29.86/oz
Out of stock
67Natural lot with Floral, Delicate, and Fruity in the cup.
Chiriquí, PA · Natural
LightFloralFruity
SCA 92.0
$31.86/oz
Out of stock
65Jasmine, Caramel, and Pineapple on a anaerobic natural build.
Quiel, PA · Anaerobic Natural
LightJasmineCaramelPineapple
SCA 91.3
$29.86/oz
Out of stock
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