Since my first day at Boot Koffie, I was overcome by the sweetness of the Panama Birdsong. It was love at first sight. It became my goal to make sure everyone loved this coffee as much as I did.

Our Panama Birdsong, as the name suggests, comes from Panama, where it is produced with love. This partnership, driven by deep passion, with the Hartmann family has existed for nearly 30 years, and you can taste it!

Finca Hartmann, where this coffee grows, is located at 1300 to 1900 meters altitude, adjacent to a rainforest reserve. Fun fact: In the forested surroundings of this farm, many bird species have their home. There is always sound of these birds. Hence the BOOT family, together with the Hartmann family came up with the name Birdsong.

The arabica varieties in our Birdsong are catuai and caturra. Catuai is characterized by its light citrus character along with sweet undertones. Caturra is characterized by its full body, pleasant mouthfeel and sweet notes of caramel and chocolate. This is well reflected and makes the coffee a big hit among foodies.

My bar & store colleagues and I are always excited when we talk about Birdsong. The taste of the most delicious forest fruits and red berries is our favorite. Every time we grind this coffee, we are amazed at how sweet the aroma is. Personally, I prefer to drink this coffee as a flat white with oat milk - that's a double shot of espresso with thinly frothed oat milk. The flavor then changes, to something akin to a blueberry muffin. Truly a treat!

The days I am working at our cozy location in Baarn, customers sometimes ask me what my favorite coffee is. My standard answer is: the Panama Birdsong! If I could enthuse anyone reading this who likes distinct flavors, I would without a doubt recommend this coffee!

Fortunately, the Panama Birdsong is the coffee of the month this entire month, which means there is a great promotion both online and in-store. Taste it soon and experience a dessert in your cup!

Araceli van der Vliet, Barista