From the famous highlands of Boquete offers a caramel, chocolate and mild orange on the nose. A mild floral honeysuckle with first taste followed by sweet juicy apricot and caramel honey as cools. Great body with smooth pleasant acidity. Balanced with a wonderful aftertaste.
Kotowa meaning "mountain" comes from the native language of Ngobe Indian. Alexander Duncan Maclntyre visited Panama in 1913 from Canada, where he fell in love with the land, the people and the magic. Four generations of Alexander's family have cultivated and processes quality coffee. Today, the estate is being managed by Alexander's great grandson, Ricardo Koyer.
Kotowa Estate sits on the green mountain highlands of Panama near Volcán Barú with a distant view of the Pacific Ocean. The estate is naturally blessed with consistent cool climate, creating coffee that holds great tasting characteristics. The plantation doesn't uses herbicides or insecticides nor any chemical pesticide.
Protection of the virgin forests in the surrounding areas of the estate a major principle, ensuring there's no hazard fires in the dry season nor hunting or degradation of the environment. In addition, 500 acres of untouched virgin rainforest considered to be wildlife sanctuary, which is currently a natural habitat to both local and migratory birds. In order to ensure the lively hood of wildlife, they have planted over 500 indigenous trees that produce fruit and nuts for feeding. In 2006 The National Environmental Agency presented Kotowa as the winner of The Panama National Award for The Years Environmentally Cleanest Industry.
In addition to environmental efforts, Kotowa has implemented many social programs for the children of Kotowa and their families who work on the estate. Proving free medical care, day care and after school programs. Earning recognition from UNICEF for nine consecutive years.