TANAT - Jamison Savage [Caturra Washed] {Espresso} | Panama - Washed - Caturra

TANAT Coffee is located in Paris, France

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SCORE 88

Panama doesn't just produce superb Geishas; amidst this obsession with cups filled with clarity and purity, there are much more straightforward, more indulgent coffees that are still perfectly balanced. This Washed Caturra from Jamison Savage is one of them.

The cup begins with something indulgent: milk chocolate, followed by red plum, with that lively and elegant sensation found in Kenyan coffees. Finally, these notes expand towards hazelnut, leaving a smooth and generous mouthfeel. A Caturra that doesn't try to be a Geisha, and that's all for the better. Because Panama can also be a Caturra.

Jamison Savage first gained recognition with Finca Deborah, located in the highlands of Volcan, Panama. He began working with coffee in the mid-2000s before developing Finca Deborah in 2008. The farm quickly became one of the country's most noteworthy projects. His approach is based on variety, terroir, and processing, with a focus on understanding what each can contribute to the final cup. Over the years, Savage has worked with Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, and Geisha, employing processes ranging from traditional washing to more experimental fermentations and treatments.

For our batch, the washed treatment of the Caturra aims to highlight the precision and clarity of the coffee, without overly masking its fruitiness. The result is less demonstrative than a coffee processed through fermentation, but more discerning.