panama competition. >> there was no competition. judges dr international judges that had been exposed to coffees around the world fell in love with it and gave it on the scoring, above a 90. >> reporter: danielth ever since, 13er789 o top experimenting with different varieties, fermentation methods, you name it. is the coffee here all spoken for? >> this year, absolutely. >> reporter: the limited supply and meticulous handling have fetched more than $1,000 a pound for their most valuable batch. the petersons were nice enough to allow even one with a palate to take in the floral aromas and taste the notes of cherries and tropical fruit. >> still number three. >> three is just a nice complex coffee. >> reporter: they share that pride with many in the nearby city of bokete, which now adds geisha to the list of draws for tourists, said renounced pan mania chef charlie collins. >> business has increased. it's been very good for the community, bokete, but it's also been very good for panama. >> and for one of his baristas, who has learned the fine art of brewing it. just remember that though friendly, the competition to grow the next best cup is intense, which brings us back to finka hartman and t