We first visited the Creativa Coffee District project early in 2018, just as our friends were in the beginning stages of renovating the massive wet mill. Located just outside of Boqute, this mill was once the largest mill in the area, with massive capabilities to process coffee by the container load. During that visit, we cupped some early lots that they had processed on site, and immediately saw the direction the project would go in. In the seasons since, we’ve purchased these wild and dynamic coffees with special projects in mind. Over four years since our first visit, we flew down to see the progress of the mill renovation and to cup the fresh crop offers. This lot stood out on the table with it’s dynamic acidity and markedly wild cup character. With notes of wine and tropical fruits, this coffee is decidedly not for the washed coffee lovers. We honed in on this offer from Creativa, knowing that it reflects what they are doing at their mill in Boquete. Much like the Neighbors & Crops program at La Palma y El Tucan, the folks at Equation have been purchasing cherry from neighbors of this mill in Panama and processing them onsite. They also provide agronomical support as well as picking support throughout the harvest. The team at Equation has done significant writing on this project, as well as providing deep dives on the processing methods they’ve developed at Creativa Coffee District. Creativa Coffee District This coffee is grown in the Alto Quiel region of Boquete, Panama by Giovana Boutet. She has worked with coffee from a very young age, and eventually she inherited her farm. Over the forty one years of her time on the farm, her vision and philosophy has shifted from simply work to passion. She hopes to continue this generational legacy by passing not only the farm to her children, but also her passion.