The Janson Farms story started in 1926 when Carl Axel Janson, at only age twenty-one, left Sweden and came to Panama where he fell in love with the land, nature, and everything Volcán, Chiriquí Province had to offer. Carl decided to buy land, and he opened the first automated dairy farm in Panama. He imported Brangus cattle and different breeds of horses. He also imported largemouth bass and the bluegill fish from Florida, preserving the natural richness of the farm’s lakes for future generations. In 1990, Carl’s sons Michael, Carl, Ricardo (R.I.P.), and Peter took over the business and officially founded Janson Coffee. They were driven by their dad’s obsession with hard work, quality, and love for the land; and their vision was and continues to be that of a company producing and selling nationally and abroad high quality specialty coffee of different varieties that we know and enjoy today – Catuai, Caturra, Pacamara and the famous Panama Geisha. More than 30 years later, the story continues through Kai and Janette – second Janson generation, along with Jannette’s son Miguel – third Janson generation. Today, the three generations lead all operations in Panama to bring Janson Coffee to the local market and abroad. Their two coffee plantations are located on the Talamanca Mountain Range on the slopes of Tizingal and Baru volcanoes. The area has special microclimate conditions which are a basic component in producing high quality specialty coffee. Hacienda Las Lagunas is located to the west of the Barú Volcano and is characterised by rich volcanic soil and several natural springs. Different plots of the coffee plantation are surrounded by areas of a natural reserve which serve as a barrier to protect the plantation and are also a vital habitat for a large variety of birds and wildlife. In the photos: Kai Janson in Haceienda las Lagunas and cupping session with Ply, Kai Janson, Paul Ross, Justin of Longboard, Claudia of Janson Coffee. Recommendation: Rest time: 3 weeks Pourover: 90-92c, 1:16-1:17