Buy the Drip - Coffee and Business

Finca Nuguo is fresh off of winning the 2026 World Brewers Cup Championship by Nas Jaafar of MalaysiaPocho Gallardo has a cult following for the way he meticulously produces his globally celebrated Panama Geisha - winning the Best of Panama and numerous global competitions, many times over.Listen as Cole and Pocho sit down under the coffee trees at Nuguo and talk about the journey, the dedication and the patience to create such a celebrated coffee.Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Pocho and Panamanian producers you see in these videos.. FORWARD COFFEE, since 2019Forward is a green coffee sourcing and exporting company based in Chiriqui, Panama, working with 20+ producers. Cole is one of 22 International Judges for the Best of Panama and is ready to source your next favourite coffee. Forward is a Panamanian registered business and exporter living and working in Panama 12 months per year: https://www.forward.coffeeROSSO COFFEE ROASTERS, since 2007Anyone can be a specialty coffee drinker, and that means you. Dave and the team at Rosso roasted for the last two World Barista Champions and would love to roast a coffee for you too – try world-class coffee; www.rossocoffeeroasters.comFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow Nuguo: www.instagram.com/pochogallardo Stay updated with the latest: www.instagram.com/buythedrip.coffeeFollow Forward Coffee: www.instagram.com/fwdcoffeeFollow Dave: www.instagram.com/crosbyandcoffeeFollow Cole: www.instagram.com/torodeo

Celebrated for their incredible coffees around the World, Janson Coffee is one of the most sought after brands producing Panama Geisha.Kai spends months of the year traveling to far corners for exhibitions, special events and to work with roasters, baristas and competitors. One of the leaders in collaboration and innovation when it comes to the approach for coffeeOne of two coffees from Panama that has ever won the World Barista Championship, working with celebrated barista, Boram Um in 2023.Janson is a Panama Geisha that you'll see on the menu of top roasters and coffee shops, in the hands of the most talented professionals, as it's a coffee that's layered, unique and complex. One to be celebrated and consumed with intention.Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Kai Janson and Panamanian producers you see in these videos..
⁠Forward⁠⁠⁠ is a green coffee sourcing and exporting company based in Chiriqui, Panama, working with 20+ producers. Cole is one of 22 International Judges for the Best of Panama and is ready to source your next favourite coffee. Forward is a Panamanian registered business and exporter living and working in Panama 12 months per year
⁠⁠⁠ROSSO COFFEE ROASTERS⁠⁠⁠, since 2007
Anyone can be a specialty coffee drinker, and that means you. Dave and the team at Rosso roasted for the last two World Barista Champions and would love to roast a coffee for you too – try world-class coffeeFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow ⁠⁠⁠JansonStay updated with the latest ⁠⁠⁠Buy The Drip⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠Forward Coffee⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠Dave⁠⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠⁠Cole

One of the most fascinating visions for coffee production, Franz Zeimetz is taking a different approach to Panamanian coffee production, trucking coffee cherry in refrigerated transport from Chiriqui in Western Panama to Panama City 6 hours away. A celebrated brewer in the world of craft beer in Panama, Franz found himself fascinated by coffee and decided to expand his horizons by taking his beer brewing expertise into the world of Panama GeishaHis coffee is celebrated around the world, winning the World Brewers Cup in 2024 with Martin Wolfl, and placing amongst the top in the Best of Panama
Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Franz and Panamanian producers you see in these videos..
⁠Forward⁠⁠ is a green coffee sourcing and exporting company based in Chiriqui, Panama, working with 20+ producers. Cole is one of 22 International Judges for the Best of Panama and is ready to source your next favourite coffee. Forward is a Panamanian registered business and exporter living and working in Panama 12 months per year
⁠⁠ROSSO COFFEE ROASTERS⁠⁠, since 2007
Anyone can be a specialty coffee drinker, and that means you. Dave and the team at Rosso roasted for the last two World Barista Champions and would love to roast a coffee for you too – try world-class coffeeFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow ⁠⁠Franz ⁠⁠ Follow Lost OriginStay updated with the latest ⁠⁠Buy The Drip⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠Forward Coffee⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠Dave⁠⁠Follow ⁠⁠Cole

In this episode, we sit down with Wilford Lamastus, a founding member of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (celebrating it's 30th year this year) and many many time winner of the Best of Panama competition
Wilford is known around the world as being amongst the best Geisha producers, with presence of his coffee in markets all around the globe. Constantly pushing elevation and innovation in the production of his coffees, Wilford is an icon when it comes to quality. If you ever come to visit Panama, a trip to Lamastus Family Estates is a must - they have a tourism department and will happily take you around the farm and to experience Panama Geisha
Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Bambito and Panamanian producers you see in these videos..
⁠Forward⁠ is a green coffee sourcing and exporting company based in Chiriqui, Panama, working with 20+ producers. Cole is one of 22 International Judges for the Best of Panama and is ready to source your next favourite coffee. Forward is a Panamanian registered business and exporter living and working in Panama 12 months per year
⁠ROSSO COFFEE ROASTERS⁠, since 2007
Anyone can be a specialty coffee drinker, and that means you. Dave and the team at Rosso roasted for the last two World Barista Champions and would love to roast a coffee for you too – try world-class coffeeFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow ⁠Bambito⁠Stay updated with the latest ⁠Buy The Drip⁠Follow ⁠Forward Coffee⁠Follow ⁠Dave⁠Follow ⁠Cole

Since 1945 coffee has been grown and cultivated at Bambito Estate. Four generations of coffee production and living off the land.One of the most beautiful family coffee operations in Panama, with some incredible accolades in the Best of Panama to show for it. Bambito Estate is a coffee celebrated around the world and one that goes far beyond the cup.
Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Bambito and Panamanian producers you see in these videos..
Forward is a green coffee sourcing and exporting company based in Chiriqui, Panama, working with 20+ producers. Cole is one of 22 International Judges for the Best of Panama and is ready to source your next favourite coffee. Forward is a Panamanian registered business and exporter living and working in Panama 12 months per year

ROSSO COFFEE ROASTERS, since 2007Anyone can be a specialty coffee drinker, and that means you. Dave and the team at Rosso roasted for the last two World Barista Champions and would love to roast a coffee for you too – try world-class coffeeFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow BambitoStay updated with the latest Buy The DripFollow Forward CoffeeFollow DaveFollow Cole