José Luttrell is the producer behind Abu Coffee, a family-owned boutique farm in the Cañas Verdes region of Boquete, Panama. Named in honor of José’s grandmother, “Abu,” the farm embodies a deep respect for nature and community. José has focused on creating an innovative coffee project centered on sustainability, precision processing, and exceptional quality. Abu Coffee has quickly earned international recognition, including at the Best of Panama competitions, for its meticulous approach to the Gesha variety. The farm’s location at 1,550 meters above sea level on the slopes of Boquete benefits from nutrient-rich volcanic soils, cool mountain air, and abundant spring water, providing an ideal terroir for producing elegant, high-quality Gesha coffee.

Processing

This coffee is processed using a submerged washed method. Cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness and carefully selected before being pulped. They then undergo an anaerobic “dry fermentation” for 42 hours in sealed GrainPro bags submerged in fresh mountain spring water. After fermentation, the coffee is fully hand-washed and dried on raised beds for 15 days, ensuring clarity, balance, and the refined character of the Gesha variety.