{"title":"CAFÉ DON BENJIE","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Café Don Benjie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/0761\/3913\/files\/DJI_0770_3_b8150ed2-479e-4692-b0e5-a2e5e29b94dd.jpg?v=1719034887\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in the heart of Panama's renowned coffee-growing region, \u003cstrong\u003eCafé Don Benjie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 33-hectare coffee estate located in the stunning \u003cstrong\u003eBajo Mono Canyon\u003c\/strong\u003e, just north of Boquete, in the highlands of Chiriquí. Situated on the slopes of the majestic \u003cstrong\u003eBarú Volcano\u003c\/strong\u003e, the farm is blessed with ideal growing conditions, ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e1,400 to 1,550 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plantation lies alongside the crystal-clear waters of the \u003cstrong\u003eCaldera River\u003c\/strong\u003e, benefiting from the rich volcanic soil, pure spring water, and the famous local mist known as \u003cstrong\u003eBajareque\u003c\/strong\u003e, which together create the perfect microclimate for growing exceptional specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/0761\/3913\/files\/DJI_0836_260c0456-6003-44d1-babe-e5bd1fba367a.jpg?v=1735786042\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rich History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCafé Don Benjie’s roots date back to \u003cstrong\u003e1914\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the \u003cstrong\u003ede Dianous family\u003c\/strong\u003e first arrived in Boquete. Gabriel de Dianous, a pioneer in the coffee industry, purchased his first coffee farm in the \u003cstrong\u003eBajo Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e region, laying the foundation for a family legacy in the coffee business that continues today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm has changed ownership over the years, with notable stewards including \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Archer\u003c\/strong\u003e, an early American pioneer in Boquete, and \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Renan Esquivel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prominent Panamanian pediatrician. Dr. Esquivel, a nature enthusiast, made significant contributions to the farm, planting exotic trees, plants, and various coffee varietals, many of which are still preserved today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality and Sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Benjamin de Dianous G.\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eStefan Arwed Müller\u003c\/strong\u003e took the reins of the farm with a deep commitment to quality and environmental sustainability. Their vision is to preserve the farm’s heritage while producing some of the best coffees in Panama. Through careful cultivation, innovation, and respect for the land, Café Don Benjie continues to thrive, producing coffees that reflect the unique terroir of the \u003cstrong\u003eBajo Mono\u003c\/strong\u003e region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/0761\/3913\/files\/DSC_0428.jpg?v=1735786942\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tribute to Mr. Benjamin de Dianous Henriquez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand name, \u003cstrong\u003eCafé Don Benjie\u003c\/strong\u003e, honors \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Benjamin de Dianous Henriquez\u003c\/strong\u003e, known affectionately in Boquete as \u003cstrong\u003eDon Benjie\u003c\/strong\u003e. A lifelong coffee enthusiast and an influential figure in the Boquete coffee community, Don Benjie has made lasting contributions to the town’s coffee industry. His dedication to the craft and the region is a source of inspiration for us, and we proudly carry forward his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/0761\/3913\/collections\/Branding_MENDO_ByFuturaR4-04.jpg?v=1719035630","url":"https:\/\/mendo.coffee\/en\/collections\/don-benjie.oembed","provider":"Mendo Coffee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}