Carolyn Saraceni Brew Guide

One of the most important things that we do at Futura Coffee Roasters, besides creating a hospitable environment for our guests and serving delicious coffee, is working side by side with the producers who cultivate the coffees we all love. Sometimes we see the name on the package or hear their names said, but there can always be a small disconnect between the producer and the final product, especially when 1000’s of miles separate us from each other. Our desire is to not only be as transparent as possible about our sourcing practices, but also give you the opportunity to meet the producers who grow our coffee and experience the passion that we all share for our favorite beverage. 

Today, I want to introduce you to Carolyn Saraceni, a mid-20’s coffee producer from Boquete Panama. Carolyn was born and raised in a coffee producing family, which is a very typical story that many farmers can relate to. However, her desire and passion for coffee goes beyond fulfilling the everyday requirements and responsibilities of growing an agricultural product, she sees coffee production as an art and craft. From a young age, she began collaborating with her father on redesigning and renovating the family's farm while also learning how to run the daily operations as well. We love her vigor and tenacity, a breath of fresh air in an industry where it is not every day that such passion and enthusiasm are displayed. 

Carolyn began partnering with our sibling company, Creativa Coffee District, in Panama. It was a natural fit as Creativa, or CCD as we call it, focuses primarily on working with producers to artfully and experimentally mill, process, and export incredible coffees with a meticulous eye to detail and quality. CCD is a place where art and science combine to paint a beautiful picture of what coffee can be and that aligns heavily with how Carolyn approaches her production and how Futura crafts coffee experiences. 

To help you brew this coffee, we have provided a tailor-made brew recipe for you to try on your favorite at home brewing device. We used an Origami pour-over device, however, it is easily transferable for a Hario V-60, Kalita or other pour-over method of your choice. We hope that you take a moment to think about Carolyn and her work in Panama as you brew your coffee while also reflecting on what drives your passion for coffee.