Review: Panama Duncan Estate From Stumptown Coffee


  • Stumptown Coffee


    The Coffee

    Beans: Panama Duncan Estate
    Roaster: Stumptown Coffee Roasters

    I love Stumptown Coffee Roasters for the really great coffee they always have to offer. Looking back at all the coffees I’ve had from them I really can’t think of one that I didn’t like.

    Its been awhile since I’ve been to their site so when I did I was instantly struck with a collection of coffees that I couldn’t seem to choose from. Don’t you just hate when you can’t decide what to order? It was sad, but I actually spent a few days going back and forth trying to figure out what to try, but I finally landed on Panama Duncan Estate.

    If you ever had a coffee from Panama you probably know its has been given a bad wrap for its “lack of flavor.” I’m not sure what the deal is or why so many coffees from Panama really do lack in flavor, but I just remain hopeful that it will get better.

    Equipment/Brewing Method

    Brew Method: Clever Dripper / Japanese Iced Method
    Grinder/Grind Size: Baratza Virtuoso Preciso – Dial 22
    Bean/Water Ratio: 23grams/340grams (For iced method just double the bean ratio)

    Notes:
    The aroma starts off with sweet marshmallow’s which flow from the cup with caramel hints underneath. Rose hints start to emerge as the coffee cools. Each sip sings of sweet marshmallow’s and caramel. What a treat! As the coffee cools roses and fruity hints come out.

    A rose fragrance debuts flavors of pear, coconut and marshmallow with caramel throughout the cup. ~ Stumptown Coffee Roasters

    Verdict:
    It took me a few tries in my new coffee toys to find the sweet spot, but once I found it I was hooked. As a hot brew this coffee was good, but was a little mellow. When I tried it as a cold brew the sweet marshmallow and caramel notes really came to shine. The fruity note was bright and juicy.

    I wished the coffee was better as a hot brew — maybe a little more lively, but this coffee wasn’t a total loss as I found this coffee the best as a cold brew.

    Score:
    89/100pts

    More Info About This Coffee

    Region: Latin America
    Varietal: Caturra, Typica
    Processing: N/A
    Altitude: 1675-1775 meters
    Harvest Season/Date: N/A
    Cost: $18 per 12oz



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Jamie Ferguson

From sunny Sarasota Florida, Jamie Ferguson has been drinking coffee since a very young age. Jamie is just your average jane who has a serious addiction to coffee, but more so has a bigger love for the heart, and the dedication that is put into growing, processing and roasting coffee. Come and join the adventures...