Garrido Specialty Coffee Mokkita - 135g

Garrido Mokkita Coffee — Mama Cata, Boquete, Panama | 135g

Garrido Specialty Coffee Mokkita is a 135g (4.8 oz) single-origin micro-lot from Mama Cata, one of the oldest coffee farms in Boquete — featuring the world's rarest Arabica variety, found nowhere else on earth. Back-to-back 1st Place winner at the Best of Panama (2020 and 2021) and named the #1 coffee in the world by Coffee Review in 2021 with 97 points. Delivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days.

Why You'll Love This Coffee

• World's rarest Arabica variety — verified by World Coffee Research as a unique genotype found only at Mama Cata
• Back-to-back Best of Panama 1st Place winner (2020: 91 pts, 2021: 93 pts) — highest-scoring non-Geisha variety ever
• Coffee Review #1 Top 30 Coffees of 2021 — 97 points
• Auctioned at $400/lb — the highest price ever paid for a non-Geisha coffee
• Free worldwide shipping on orders over $70

If you think Panama coffee begins and ends with Geisha — this is the cup that will change your mind.

The World's Rarest Coffee Variety

Mokkita is not just rare — it is the only coffee of its kind. Verified by World Coffee Research (WCR) as a unique genotype of Coffea Arabica, Mokkita has not been found anywhere else in the world. The variety produces tiny cherries — similar to the ancient Mokka cultivar — but with a flavor profile entirely its own: an intense, layered tropical cup that rivals and, in many judges' opinions, surpasses Panama Geisha in complexity.

The Garrido family first discovered a single unusual tree at Mama Cata around 2005. José David Garrido brought a small sample to renowned Japanese coffee expert Mamoru Taguchi — then president of the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan and coffee advisor to the Emperor of Japan — who immediately recognized its extraordinary quality. The family began propagating the variety, and today about 2 hectares (5 acres) of Mokkita grow at Mama Cata. It remains an exceptionally low-yielding plant, producing less than half the cherry of Geisha or Typica.

Award-Winning Provenance

• Best of Panama 2020: 1st Place — Traditional Natural (91 points)
• Best of Panama 2021: 1st Place — Varietal Natural (93 points from 18 international jurors — highest ever for a non-Geisha)
• Coffee Review 2021: #1 on the Top 30 Coffees of the Year — 97 points
• Best of Panama Auction 2021: $400/lb — highest price ever for a non-Geisha variety worldwide

Flavor Profile — What Does Mokkita Taste Like?

Mokkita delivers a cup unlike anything else in specialty coffee. Expect intense tropical fruit — mango, passion fruit, peach, and papaya — layered with rounded florals, bergamot, and hints of raw chocolate. The body is lush and syrupy with effervescent acidity and a long, flavor-laden finish. As one Coffee Review blind assessment put it: "aromatically other-worldly." Best enjoyed black to experience the full complexity.

The Mama Cata Estate

Mama Cata is one of the oldest coffee farms in Panama, with roots dating back to 1911. Located in the Alto Quiel micro-region of Boquete at 1,500–1,750 m.a.s.l., the estate sits in the heart of Boquete's most prized coffee territory — neighboring Hacienda La Esmeralda and Elida Estate. Today the farm is led by Gissell and Liliana Garrido, daughters of founder Teodoro Garrido, who established the family's first coffee farm in 1959. Garrido Geisha and Farms Blend also come from this estate.

Product Details

• 100% Single-Origin Mokkita (Arabica) — Mama Cata, Alto Quiel, Boquete, Panama
• Process: Natural | Roast: Medium | Format: Whole Bean
• Altitude: 1,500–1,750 m.a.s.l.
• Producer: Garrido Family — est. 1959, Boquete, Panama
• Verified unique genotype by World Coffee Research (WCR)
• Net weight: 135g (4.8 oz)
• Delivered worldwide in 5 days (sourcing may take up to 3 additional days)

How to Brew

Grind fresh immediately before brewing. Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C).

• Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex / Kalita Wave) — medium-fine grind | 1:15 ratio | 3–4 min. Best method to showcase the tropical fruit and floral layers.
• AeroPress — medium-fine grind | 1:15 ratio | 2–3 min. Clean, concentrated, highlights the syrupy sweetness.

Best enjoyed black — no milk, no sugar — to experience the full complexity of the Mokkita profile.

Explore More Garrido & Panama Specialty Coffee

From Garrido: Geisha (Mama Cata), Farms Blend (everyday specialty). More award-winning Panama coffee: Kotowa Geisha Gourmet, Finca Lerida Geisha, Gran Del Val Geisha Washed. See the full Garrido Specialty Coffee collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mokkita coffee?
Mokkita is the world's rarest Arabica variety — a unique genotype verified by World Coffee Research, found only at the Garrido family's Mama Cata estate in Boquete, Panama. It produces tiny cherries and an extraordinarily complex tropical cup.

What awards has Garrido Mokkita won?
Back-to-back 1st Place at Best of Panama (2020 with 91 points, 2021 with 93 points), Coffee Review #1 coffee in the world for 2021 (97 points), and $400/lb at auction — the highest price ever for a non-Geisha variety.

How is Mokkita different from Geisha?
While Geisha is known for elegant floral and citrus notes, Mokkita delivers a more intense tropical profile — mango, passion fruit, peach — with a lush, syrupy body and raw chocolate undertones. Both are rare Panama varieties, but Mokkita exists only at one estate in the world.

How should I brew Mokkita?
Pour-over (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) or AeroPress with medium-fine grind, brewed black. This brings out the tropical fruit and floral complexity Mokkita is known for.

How long does delivery take?
Since this is a rare, made-to-order micro-lot, sourcing may take up to 3 additional days. Once shipped, delivery takes 5 days worldwide via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping on orders over $70.