Panama Bambito Estate

Producer Amar Sittón Family
Farm Bambito Estate
Corregimiento Cerro Punta
District Tierras Altas
Province Chiriqui

Sun Exposure Mixed shade
Farm Size 10ha for coffee, 5ha dedicated rain forest
Altitude 1,660-1,800masl
Latitude 8.842149
Longitude -82.609517

Variety Yellow Catuaí
Process Natural/Dry
Fermentation Anaerobic
Drying 20-30 days on raised beds in greenhouses

Flavor Caramel, Peach, Pineapple, Berry, Dried Apricot, Grapefruit, Underlying Florals
Descriptors Balanced, Very Sweet

Harvest Year 2025

About this coffee The Amar Sittón family owns and operates the renowned Bambito Estate, a boutique 10-hectare coffee farm in Chiriquí, Panama. Led by siblings Priscilla Amar González and Rafael Amar, the estate has earned numerous Best of Panama awards over the years, solidifying its reputation for exceptional quality.

Nestled in an ideal location, Bambito Estate benefits from the natural protection of surrounding mountains, which shield the coffee trees from the strong summer winds. The north-facing slopes, where the coffee is planted, provide reduced direct sunlight, greater shade, and higher moisture levels—conditions that help the farm consistently produce the distinctive coffees for which it is celebrated. This Typica lot is cultivated at elevations between 1,632 and 1,821 meters above sea level, where cooler temperatures averaging 50–75°F slow the maturation of the cherries, allowing for the development of beautifully intricate and dynamic flavors.

Priscilla and her family have also made significant investments in sustainability. A greenhouse on the estate preserves the genetic integrity of their coffee varieties and helps maintain a young, thriving farm. By-products from coffee processing, such as pulp and mucilage, are repurposed as organic fertilizer, and two natural springs provide fresh water for both the farm and its processing facilities. Beyond their environmental initiatives, Bambito Estate supports the local community by providing daily breakfast year-round to all students and teachers at the local primary school and by employing as many local residents as possible, particularly during the harvest season.