Jackie Tran

This year was an unusual one for Finca Sophia @fincasophia . The farm entered the low point of its recurring production cycle, while its extreme altitude makes every harvest highly dependent on the season.

The entire 2026 harvest amounted to just 151 kg, divided into 44 nano lots. Nearly 80 percent of them weighed less than 5 kg. With so little coffee available, dividing it fairly through the usual allocations was almost impossible. Sophia therefore decided not to enter Best of Panama and instead released the entire harvest through a single private auction.

I was supposed to be on vacation when the auction began. I started bidding shortly after I woke up and stayed with it until late that night. It was a long and intense day.

I feel very fortunate that Mazelab Origin @mazelab.origin was able to secure three lots from such a small harvest. I was also trusted by three other brands to bid on their behalf and secured one additional lot for them.

More than anything, I am grateful for the opportunity to work with these coffees. Our responsibility now is to roast each lot with care and represent the work behind it as faithfully as we can.

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