After almost 6 years as a coffee farming company, operating under the name of International Coffee Farms, we have recently expanded our operations, changed our name and launched our very own roasted specialty coffee brand, Cuatro Caminos Coffee Estates! A brand that...
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Proud to Host our 1st International Coffee Education Event
By Valentina Pedrotti, Biologist and Value Chain AnalystFrom the very beginning, International Coffee Farms (ICFC) has established as a priority managing each of our projects under a scientific approach and implementing cutting edge technology available on the market....
Specialty Coffee Farm Due Diligence Tours Panama: 4 Spots Available!
We are very excited about our upcoming group coffee farm tour in Boquete, Panama! Scheduled for Friday November 15th through Sunday 17th. If you’ve been following our progress over the years and are interested in owning your own coffee farm parcel then this is THE...
Elida Estate Gesha Earns $1,029 Per Pound in Record-Breaking Best of Panama Auction
The Lamastus Family’s Elida Estate. Specialty Coffee Association of Panama photo. The 23rd Best of Panama specialty coffee auction resulted in astounding prices, including a BoP auction-record-breaking natural-process Gesha variety from the Lamastus family’s...
Geisha, Bourbon, & More: How to Identify 6 Coffee Varieties
Do you know what Geisha/Gesha looks like? How about Bourbon? There are many varieties of coffee and it’s not always clear how they differ. Setting aside variations in flavor and profile, there are clear physical differences among the plants. Some coffee trees are tall...
Chemical And Microbiological Characterization Of Sub-products Obtained In The Vermicomposting Of Coffee Pulp And Its Benefits On Young Coffee Trees
Company: International Coffee Farms Author: Valentina Pedrotti Location: Boquete, Chiriquí. Panama Date: 16 January 2019 Introduction Coffee production is a complex and highly demanding activity including not just the coffee processing but the management of all...
A Roaster’s Guide to Understanding Coffee Plant Types
Photo by Daily Coffee News/Nick Brown Coffea arabica has evolved dramatically over the course of history, rising from humble under-canopy trees growing...
The Complete Guide to Coffee Varieties and Cultivars
In a previous guide, we covered all the main coffee plant types, such as varieties, cultivars, hybrids, landraces and more. Now that we know the important...
Get to Know The Coffee Plant
When we sip on that delicious latte or filter brew, it’s easy to forget that our favorite drink comes from a plant. Yet millions of coffee trees grow around the world, their fruit powering us through the day. But what does a coffee plant actually look like? How many...
Drink coffee, live longer: Recent research finds 3 cups daily reduces the risk of death – from ALL causes
(Natural News) Drinking up to three cups of coffee daily may improve longevity and reduce the risk of all-cause mortality, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the International Agency for...