Panama - SL 34 [Filter]

This is the fresh harvest of the lot that placed fourth at the 2022 Best of Panama (BOP) auction, a lot we were thrilled to secure for you at the time. This year's harvest is even more abundant, thanks to the exceptional development of the plants. We’re excited to offer you this lot exclusively worldwide. The unique SL34 variety, renowned for its outstanding flavor profile, originally hails from Kenya, where challenging growing conditions make it difficult to find as a single variety. However, at our partner farm, Finca Lerida in Panama—specifically on the "Floral Estate"—this variety was first planted in 2017 under ideal climate conditions and has thrived ever since. 2022 marked the first year that the plants produced enough cherries to participate in the Best of Panama auction, where they secured a remarkable fourth place. The cherries were traditionally washed after harvest and then dried on shaded drying beds for about 16 days.