Our second release in a series of exceptional coffees marking 10 years of Assembly. After beginning the campaign with Finca Deborah Echo Geisha, we wanted the next coffee to show a different side of this origin. Bonita Springs, in the Volcán Barú region, does exactly that.
This SL28 delivers juicy red fruit and floral notes – a clear example that Panama’s future in specialty coffee extends beyond Geisha.
This lot is produced using a traditional, low-intervention natural method, referred to by the family as their ‘winey’ process to distinguish it from larger-scale naturals common elsewhere. Only fully ripe cherry is harvested and dried on raised beds, with frequent raking to ensure consistent, even drying and controlled fermentation.
The variety is SL28 – originally developed in Kenya and prized in specialty coffee for its structure and fruit-forward qualities. Grown here in Panama’s Volcán Barú region, it retains that vibrancy while taking on a softer, rounder sweetness.
The result is a clean, well-structured cup with orchard fruit, subtle florals and a velvety mouthfeel.
Recommended brewing
Best
Pour Over (flat-bottom)
Orea V4 Narrow — 4 brewers in 1
Great
Filter Machine
Fellow Aiden — Precision Coffee Maker
Very good
French Press
Weber Bird — French Press
Grind Settings
Kinu M47 Classic
Set dial to zero
Turn two and three-quarter turns
Grind slightly coarser for naturally-processed coffees
After bloom, pour to 100g. Pause until the waterline hits the coffee bed and then repeat three more times to 250g. Again, pour quickly, carefully and in a circular motion.
Tip: Swirl brewer a few times during bloom to encourage saturation of coffee bed.
Featuring multi-step methods to help you make your coffee taste better, this guide is the helping hand that will help you to efficiently unlock the full flavour potential of your beans.
Finca Bonita Springs is located in Alto Lino, just outside Boquete. The Miro and Olmedo families have owned and operated the farm since 1930, managing 36 hectares of land shaped by high rainfall, fertile soils and a mix of cool Atlantic and warm Pacific influences. Multiple rivers and natural springs run through the property, contributing to its distinct microclimates.
In 2017, the families invested in their own wet mill and shifted their focus more intentionally toward specialty production. Alongside established varieties like Catuaí and Caturra, they’ve expanded into cultivars such as Pacamara, Wush Wush, Laurina and SL28 – building a more diverse and quality-driven portfolio.
Shipping & Returns
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