La Huella
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The story
La Huella is a family-run coffee project led by Pedro and Katarina Moss in the Boquete region of Panama. The operation centers around their high-altitude farm, Finca Kristina, and includes a micro-mill and roastery facility known as Alpha 1. The project has evolved over a decade into a direct-trade partnership focused on producing and marketing unique micro-lots from the highland terroirs of Boquete.
Challenges
The farm operates in a demanding high-altitude environment under Volcan Barú, requiring constant adaptation to the nuances of the local climate and terrain to maintain specialty-grade quality.
Innovations
The farm utilizes an on-site micro-mill to experiment with processing techniques, including anaerobic fermentation and specialized natural methods, to enhance flavor complexity. They also maintain a direct-to-consumer model that includes roasting on-demand to ensure freshness.
Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-27