🇵🇦Panama
Panama
Finca Nuguo - Gesha Variety 4oz Tin
Gallardo family
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Finca Nuguo
Gesha· Washed
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Farmer profile
🇵🇦Panama
Gallardo family
The Gallardo family has been producing coffee in Panama since 1960, initially focusing on Typica, Caturra, and Catuai varieties at lower elevations. In 2006, José Manuel Gallardo Araúz expanded their operations by planting Geisha coffee at the high-altitude Finca Nuguo in the Jurutungo region of Chiriquí. Today, the family manages multiple farms, including La Santa, Zambrano, Guisado, and Santa Clara, with production overseen by José Manuel Gallardo and his son, José "Pocho" Gallardo. Their work at Finca Nuguo has gained international recognition, frequently placing in the Best of Panama competition and appearing in world barista championships.
Farm: Finca Nuguo →History
The family has been involved in coffee for more than three decades. Counter Culture first tasted a Nuguo sample in 2014; subsequent feedback and repeated processing trials helped the farm develop internationally recognized Gesha lots.
Published coffees linked to Gallardo family
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-05