Buy the Drip – Coffee and Business
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Hosted by brothers Dave (Founder of Rosso Coffee Roasters) and Cole (2x Canadian Barista Champion, 3rd in the World), Buy the Drip takes you into the heart of the coffee world. From the latest industry news to inspiring stories and expert insights, each episode serves a rich blend of knowledge and passion. With experience training the last two World Barista Champions, Dave and Cole are your go-to experts for both the craft and business of coffee. Whether you’re a coffee lover, barista, entrepreneur, or dreamer, this podcast offers something special for you.
Episodios 87
87. The Art of Fermenting Coffee | José Luis Chevas, Chevas Limited
Easily one of the most exciting young coffee producers at the moment, José Luis is putting top quality coffee into the marketplace, from Chiriqui, Panama.In this conversation, you can hear how José Luis was …
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Easily one of the most exciting young coffee producers at the moment, José Luis is putting top quality coffee into the marketplace, from Chiriqui, Panama.In this conversation, you can hear how José Luis was inspired by his grandfather to start to plant and produce Geisha Coffee and in just a few short years, ended up landing amongst the top rankings of the Best of Panama.Focused today on learning coffee in all it's forms, José is trialing different roasting machines, brewers, grinders and all sorts of instruments in which he can use to better understand his coffees.Working with his partner Valentina, they operate a beautiful business that spans through different farms, with the primary being in El Salto, Boquete. Two new high elevation projects will be online soon.This is a must listen conversation to hear the perspective of a young, entrepreneurial coffee producer who is pushing the limits of quality and coffee potential in Panama.A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in coffee business, coffee production and establishing a foundational business that will outlive any of us individuals.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: https://www.forward.coffeeThis conversation was recorded on May 28th, 2026 in Boquete, PanamaIf you'd like to watch a feature film on Chevas - Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from the Jose Luis Chevas and Panamanian producers you see in this video seriesFORWARD 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; https://www.rossocoffeeroasters.comFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow Jose Luis Chevas: https://www.instagram.com/chevas27Follow Chevas: https://www.instagram.com/chevas_coffee_ltdStay updated with the latest: https://www.instagram.com/buythedrip.coffeeFollow Forward Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/fwdcoffeeFollow Dave: https://www.instagram.com/crosbyandcoffeeFollow Cole: https://www.instagram.com/torodeo
86. He co-founded the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama | Ricardo Koyner, Kotowa Farms
In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Koyner, the 1st president of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama upon it's inauguration in 1996 and now the current president in 2026, the year that marks the …
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In this episode, we sit down with Ricardo Koyner, the 1st president of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama upon it's inauguration in 1996 and now the current president in 2026, the year that marks the 30th Anniversary.
Ricardo operates Kotowa, a brand in Panama that extends over many celebrated coffee farms in the region of Chiriqui, such as Las Brujas, Duncan, Don K, Silvia Marina, Rio Crystal and more, as well as a coffee shop brand that runs coast to coast within the Republic of Panama.
This conversation takes us through the past, the outcome and the future of specialty coffee in Panama, sharing stories of trial and tribulation as the road for the coffee industry in this region has never been easy.
At Kotowa Farms, there's a significant amount of research being done in different genetic varieties amongst many different altitude ranges and terroirs. Beyond coffee, they have developments in many other agricultural products, such as cacao, camelia synesis (tea), assortments of fruits, woods and others.
A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in coffee business, coffee production and establishing a foundational business that will outlive any of us individuals.
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: https://www.forward.coffee
This conversation was recorded on March 4th, 2026 in Boquete, Panama
If you'd like to watch a feature film on Kotowa Farms - https://youtu.be/77g2_RRLoLg?si=buLw0IYY8gUG3v5r
If you'd like to listen to Victoria Koyner, Ricardo's daughter and right hand in the business - https://youtu.be/9SO4xNXCyZY?si=o3wg2hd9iSWhv-Zc
Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from the Ricardo and Panamanian producers you see in this video series.
FORWARD COFFEE, since 2019
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: https://www.forward.coffee
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 coffee; https://www.rossocoffeeroasters.com
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85. the Best of Panama Geisha Washed Winner, Wilford Lamastus Jr | Lamastus Family Estates
In this episode, we sit down with Wilford Lamastus Jr, the fourth generation of Lamastus Family Estates, a 3 x Panamanian Brewers Cup Champion and founder of Sisu Coffee StudiosThis conversation takes us …
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In this episode, we sit down with Wilford Lamastus Jr, the fourth generation of Lamastus Family Estates, a 3 x Panamanian Brewers Cup Champion and founder of Sisu Coffee StudiosThis conversation takes us through the in's and out's of a legacy family business that dates back more than 100 years and is focused on quality and raising the bar for specialty coffee and Geisha coffeeWhat does it mean to be the fourth generation, and be amongst the energy as his son, the fifth generation of this family legacy grows up under his visionA fascinating conversation for anyone interested in coffee business, coffee production and establishing a foundational business that will outlive any of us individuals.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 GeishaForward 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.coffeeThis conversation was recorded on February 24th, 2026 in Panama City, PanamaIf you'd like to watch a feature film on Lamastus Family Estates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GANe9UzVUYCole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from the Wilford and Panamanian producers you see in this video seriesFORWARD 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 Wilford Lamastus Jr: www.instagram.com/wilfordlFollow Lamastus Family: www.instagram.com/lamastusfamilyestatesStay 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
84. the Secrets Nobody Tells You About Coffee Farming, Hunter Tedman | Black Moon / Umbra / Barbara
Celebrated globally as a visionary in specialty coffee production, Hunter Tedman is designing coffee farms in a way that is breaking the historical norms in our industry - an architect of advanced agricultural …
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Celebrated globally as a visionary in specialty coffee production, Hunter Tedman is designing coffee farms in a way that is breaking the historical norms in our industry - an architect of advanced agricultural systems to grow incredible coffees.Hunter was born and raised in Boquete, Panama, and grew up in a multi-generational coffee family, with his father playing a role in the foundations of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama as well as the early days of the story of Geisha. Hunter has seen the rise, the fall and the rise again of Panama Geisha and now, other VarietalsToday, Hunter is focused on producing the best Geisha in the World at his farms Black Moon and newly acquired Umbra, as well as Hacienda Barbara, a group of farms that he operates and manages. Not only is he investing in Geisha, however, Hunter has a garden of coffee varietals that he cherished, studies and examines, one of which, Chiroso, has become the most celebrated and awarded Varietal in Panama in recent years at the Best of PanamaThis conversation unlocks a whole new perspective to coffee production, laying out the blueprint for designing a coffee farm, whether you're in Panama or anywhere in the World. If you're working in agriculture, as a roaster, or a barista, I promise you you'll learn something new from the mind of Hunter Tedman.Listen for his definition of "terroir" as it's one of the most fascinating we've come across in these dialogues.This conversation was recorded on March 12th, 2026 in Boquete, PanamaCole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from the Hunter and Panamanian producers you see in this video seriesIf you enjoy the conversation with Hunter, I highly suggest you listen to this conversation with his neighbour at Black Moon, Price Peterson regarding the story of Geisha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_BiWlrMrKk&tFORWARD 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 Hunter Tedman: www.instagram.com/huntertedmancoffeeFollow Black Moon Farm: www.instagram.com/blackmoonfarmpanamaFollow Umbra Farm: www.instagram.com/umbrafarmpanamaFollow Hacienda Barbara: www.instagram.com/haciendabarbaracoffeeStay 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
83. the Story of Panama Geisha, Price Peterson | Hacienda La Esmeralda
"Specialty Coffee is a coffee produced on one farm, by one obsessive compulsive coffee farmer" Price Peterson is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the Special Coffee Industry - having …
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"Specialty Coffee is a coffee produced on one farm, by one obsessive compulsive coffee farmer" Price Peterson is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in the Special Coffee Industry - having re-discovered Geisha on his family farm, Hacienda La EsmeraldaFor more than half a century, the Peterson family has shaped the country's coffee industry through Hacienda La Esmeralda - earning international recognition, changing how the world values coffee and helping establish Panama as one of the most sought-after coffee originsHear about the early days of the SCAA and SCAP, a few of the many boards / committees which Price participated as a key member in the early days in their founding years.In this conversation you can expect to hear:- The early days of Hacienda La Esmeralda and how the has farm evolved- The re-discovery and rise of Geisha- What people misunderstand about producing world-class coffee- How the Peterson family approaches quality, experimentation, and the future.- Price's perspective on where Panama coffee is headed over the next decade.Whether you're a producer, roaster, competitor, or simply fascinated by the people behind the coffees we all admire, this episode offers a rare look inside one of specialty coffee's most influential figuresPS, Happy 90th Birthday to Price, who celebrated in Boquete on July 5th, 2026This conversation was recorded on March 10th, 2026 at Hacienda La EsmeraldaListen as Cole and Price sit down for an intimate conversation in his office and discuss the long road of Panama Geisha.Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from the Peterson Family and Panamanian producers you see in these videos.. If you enjoy the conversation with Price, I highly suggest you listen to this conversation with his youngest son Daniel - https://youtu.be/mnBGjmXNCw8FORWARD 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 Hacienda La Esmeralda: www.instagram.com/haciendalaesmeralda 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
82. The Soul of Jurutungo - Guardian of this Geisha, Finca Nuguo | José "Pocho" Manuel Gallardo Mendez
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 …
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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
81. Competition on a New Level with Panama Geisha, Kai Janson | Janson Coffee
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 …
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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 yearROSSO 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
80. The Mad Scientist of Panama Geisha Coffee, Franz Zeimetz | Lost Origin
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 …
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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
79. Perfecting Geisha Coffee and Pushing to New Heights, Wilford Lamastus | Lamastus Family Estates
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 …
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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
78. Family, Heritage and Coffee at Bambito Estate | Priscilla + Ivan Gonzalez
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 …
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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
77. Ahead of the Competition, Savage Coffees | Jamison Savage
In this episode, we sit down with Jamison Savage, one of the most influential figures in modern specialty coffee - the founder of Savage Coffee and the visionary behind Finca Deborah and Iris Estate in Volcan …
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In this episode, we sit down with Jamison Savage, one of the most influential figures in modern specialty coffee - the founder of Savage Coffee and the visionary behind Finca Deborah and Iris Estate in Volcan, Panama.
Jamison has helped redefine what is possible in coffee production through experimentation, precision, and relentless pursuit of quality.
The most celebrated and decorated coffee producer when it comes to the World Coffee Championships, Jamison has had his coffee utilized by three different World Barista Champions in the last ten years.
Known globally for producing some of the world’s most sought-after Geisha coffees, Jamison has become synonymous with innovation in fermentation, drying techniques, and flavour development. This conversation goes far beyond trophies and price tags.
Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Jamison 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 two World Barista Champions and would love to roast a coffee for you too – try world-class coffee
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76. The Life of a Coffee Man, Roger Pitti | Altieri Coffee
One of the top minds and contributors to Panamanian coffee is Roger Pitti, the general manager of Altieri Coffee, National Judge and the treasurer of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama.In this …
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One of the top minds and contributors to Panamanian coffee is Roger Pitti, the general manager of Altieri Coffee, National Judge and the treasurer of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama.
In this conversation we walk through the task of operating a top-in-the-world coffee farm, with a full integrated model that includes a roastery, coffee shop and one of the most gorgeous views you'll ever see from a coffee shop experience, plus two manual production coffee farms; Mimas Estate and Pipims Estate.
This is the only conversation where Cole wears a black shirt.
Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Altieri 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 coffee
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75. When Coffee & Wine Intertwine, Kotowa Farms | Victoria Koyner
Victoria Koyner is the fourth generation of Kotowa Farms, which started in 1913 by Alexander Duncan MacIntyre, a Canadian who had found his way to the tropical landscapes of Boquete, Panama.Kotowa focuses on …
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Victoria Koyner is the fourth generation of Kotowa Farms, which started in 1913 by Alexander Duncan MacIntyre, a Canadian who had found his way to the tropical landscapes of Boquete, Panama.
Kotowa focuses on producing some of the best Geisha you'll ever taste, over a wide portfolio of coffee farms as well as other specialty agricultural products, such as cacao and tea. Victoria did her studies in Oregon, focusing on the business and production in the world of wine - in this conversation, we make many comparisons and contrasts between the world of coffee and the world of wine.
Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Kotowa 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 coffee.
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74. Deep into the Origin of Coffee in Panama | Graciano Cruz
One of the first conversations we had in the Panama Producer series, Graciano and Cole go into a deep discussion of terroir, topography and the beauty of Panama.Are you interested in accessing Graciano Geisha …
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One of the first conversations we had in the Panama Producer series, Graciano and Cole go into a deep discussion of terroir, topography and the beauty of Panama.
Are you interested in accessing Graciano Geisha and other specialty coffee Varietals? Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Graciano 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 coffee.
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73. Growing Geisha Coffee ontop of the World at Mount Totumas | Karin de la Rosa
Cole sits down with Karin de la Rosa, the visionary coffee producer at the helm of Mount Totumas. The Geisha from Mount Totumas has been used to win the World Brewers Cup Championship, the Best of Panama and …
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Cole sits down with Karin de la Rosa, the visionary coffee producer at the helm of Mount Totumas. The Geisha from Mount Totumas has been used to win the World Brewers Cup Championship, the Best of Panama and numerous top awards in the Best of Panama. In this conversation, you'll hear the story of how Karin fell into the World of coffee and quickly became a globally renowned coffee producer.
Find access to a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals. 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:
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72. The Discovery of Geisha and Legacy of Hacienda La Esmeralda | Daniel Peterson
Cole sits down with Daniel Peterson to pull back the curtain on a legacy that redefined specialty coffee. In a historic turn of events, Hacienda La Esmeralda accomplished what many thought impossible: a clean …
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Cole sits down with Daniel Peterson to pull back the curtain on a legacy that redefined specialty coffee. In a historic turn of events, Hacienda La Esmeralda accomplished what many thought impossible: a clean sweep of the podium at the 2025 Best of Panama, taking first place in the Geisha Washed, Geisha Natural, and Varietal categories.This conversation goes far beyond the awards.
Daniel recounts the "accidental" survival of the Geisha variety during a devastating fungus outbreak in 1999, an event that paved the way for the 2004 discovery that shocked the industry. They discuss the "uncharted territory" of the $30,204 per kilo price point and what it actually feels like to produce a coffee that commands $1,000 per cup.
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71. Pre-Batched Espresso: Destroying Coffee or Saving Cafes? Kirk Pearson’s Melbourne Revolution
The Reality of Coffee Media, Competitions, and the Industry | Kirk PearsonCoffee competitions, coffee media, and the online coffee world often look polished from the outside. But behind the scenes, the reality …
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The Reality of Coffee Media, Competitions, and the Industry | Kirk Pearson
Coffee competitions, coffee media, and the online coffee world often look polished from the outside. But behind the scenes, the reality is far more complicated.
In this episode of Buy The Drip, we sit down with Kirk Pearson to talk about the evolution of specialty coffee media, the role competitions play in shaping the industry, and what it actually takes to build platforms that help push coffee forward.
Kirk shares his journey through coffee from competing and working in cafes to helping create some of the most widely followed coffee content and discussions online.
We talk about what works, what doesn’t, and how conversations around coffee are changing as more voices enter the industry.
The discussion also dives into the tension between education, entertainment, and authenticity in coffee media, and why storytelling matters just as much as technical knowledge.
Along the way we explore:
• How coffee media and YouTube changed the industry
• The role competitions play in shaping careers and ideas
• Why transparency and honest conversation matter in coffee
• What it takes to build platforms that people actually trust
• The future of specialty coffee storytellingThis episode is a look behind the curtain of coffee culture — from competitions and cafés to the media that connects the whole industry.
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70. The Work Behind Coffee Competitions | Andrea Tan
Coffee competitions are what the industry sees. The lights. The routines. The trophies.But the real work happens long before anyone steps on stage.In this episode, Cole sits down with Andrea Tan the first …
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Coffee competitions are what the industry sees. The lights. The routines. The trophies.
But the real work happens long before anyone steps on stage.
In this episode, Cole sits down with Andrea Tan the first Singapore Brewers Cup Champion, green coffee buyer, judge, and World Coffee Events Representative. They unpack what it actually takes to run fair, meaningful competitions around the world.
Andrea shares her path from waiting tables to standing on the world stage, and how competition shaped her perspective not just as a competitor, but as a judge and now a WCE Rep.
We talk about responsibility, empathy, and the weight of writing a full scoresheet when someone’s poured months of work into 15 minutes.
Beyond competitions, the conversation expands into green coffee buying, trust, and what she learned from recent time spent in Ethiopia from shifting cup profiles to infrastructure changes and the evolution of transparency in origin markets.
This episode isn’t just about competition rules.
It’s about:
• What fairness actually looks like in practice
• The role of feedback in shaping careers
• How reps support national bodies around the world
• The changing landscape of Ethiopian coffee
• Why empathy and people skills matter as much as technical knowledgeIt’s a conversation about contributing to coffee beyond the spotlight and about building systems people can trust.
If you care about competitions, green buying, or the long game of this industry, this one goes deeper than the stage.
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69. How Glassware Changes the Taste of Coffee: The Science of Sensory Cups
Most of us obsess over beans, brew methods, and grinders… but ignore the one thing that actually touches our lips.The cup.In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Loh, the engineer and founder behind ICOSA …
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Most of us obsess over beans, brew methods, and grinders… but ignore the one thing that actually touches our lips.
The cup.
In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Loh, the engineer and founder behind ICOSA Brewhouse, to talk about how vessel design can completely change the way coffee tastes.
Johnny didn’t start in coffee. In fact, he didn’t even drink it when he began designing cups. His background in engineering and sensory design led him to ask a simple question: if wine and whiskey have purpose-built glassware, why doesn’t specialty coffee?
We break down how shape, surface area, aeration, and geometry influence aroma release, temperature retention, and flavor perception. Johnny shares the experiments, the skepticism, and the real-world results from cafés, competitions, and high-end hospitality environments.
We also explore:
• Why traditional mugs might be limiting premium coffee
• How “pattern interrupts” elevate the customer experience
• The psychology of value and perception in hospitality
• Whether certain coffees deserve their own dedicated vessel shapes
• What the future of coffee service could look likeThis conversation isn’t about gimmicks. It’s about intentional design, sensory science, and creating experiences that match the quality of the coffee itself.
68. Making Better Espresso | 2 x Philippines Barista Champion Michael Harris
We sit down with the two-time Filipino National Barista Champion and the mind behind the Better Vessel. Michael’s journey started in his family’s rope business and evolved into building one of the Philippines’ …
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We sit down with the two-time Filipino National Barista Champion and the mind behind the Better Vessel. Michael’s journey started in his family’s rope business and evolved into building one of the Philippines’ most respected coffee operations, working with brands like McDonald’s and 7-Eleven along the way.
We talk about the risk that changed everything.... importing just two containers of coffee when most people thought it was crazy.
How that decision helped shape one of the country’s most iconic roasteries.
Michael shares how experimenting with Liberica and hybrid varieties pushed flavor in new directions, and how competition sharpened both his palate and his business instincts.
We also get into
• The evolution of Filipino coffee production
• Why local storytelling matters more than ever
• How competition fuels innovation
• Regenerative farming techniques changing coffee at origin
• The thinking behind the Better Vessel and improving espresso consistency
Michael has represented the Philippines on the world stage, reaching two World Barista Championship semi-finals and earning Best Espresso in the first round of the 2026 WBC using the Better Vessel.
66. Writing a Book, Life Lessons and Publishing 'Bloom' with Tigger and Mikael
We sit down with 2024 World Barista Champion Mikael Jasin and writer Tigger Chaturabul to talk about Mikael’s first book, Bloom.The conversation covers how the book came together, why Mikael chose to tell his …
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We sit down with 2024 World Barista Champion Mikael Jasin and writer Tigger Chaturabul to talk about Mikael’s first book, Bloom.
The conversation covers how the book came together, why Mikael chose to tell his story now, and what it was like working with a writer to put years of competition, pressure, and personal growth into words.
They talk openly about burnout, expectations, money, food, and what life actually looks like behind the scenes of a world title.
Bloom isn’t a traditional coffee book. It’s a reflection on process, identity, and learning how to live alongside ambition rather than constantly chasing the next result.
If you’re interested in competition coffee, creative work, or the realities that come after winning, this episode offers an honest look at all of it.
65. What Happens When You Hack Water? Inside the Tech Changing Water and Coffee
Water is the foundation of coffee, but what if it could be optimized far beyond minerals and filtration?In this episode, we sit down with Gary, the founder of Waved, a technology originally developed for the …
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Water is the foundation of coffee, but what if it could be optimized far beyond minerals and filtration?
In this episode, we sit down with Gary, the founder of Waved, a technology originally developed for the marine industry that is now being used in specialty coffee cafes, processing experiments at origin, and on the World Barista Championship stage.
Gary breaks down how ultra low frequency electromagnetic waves interact with water, why top competitors are experimenting with it, and what happens when this technology is applied to espresso, brewing water, milk, juice, and coffee processing.
We also talk openly about skepticism, limits, and why research and validation matter just as much as innovation.
This conversation explores how ideas from outside coffee are influencing flavor, texture, and shelf life, and what the future of coffee technology could look like from farm to cup.
Topics covered
• How Waved technology works in simple terms
• Why water matters more than most people think
• Use in cafes, competitions, and at origin
• Flavor, texture, and shelf life changes
• Skepticism, validation, and research
• The future of technology in coffee
64. Inside World Barista Champion Coffees with Roaster & Coach Matt Crowley
In this episode, Dave sits down with Matt Crowley! One of the most respected minds in specialty coffee to unpack a career that spans barista work, roasting, green coffee buying, and coaching World Barista …
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In this episode, Dave sits down with Matt Crowley! One of the most respected minds in specialty coffee to unpack a career that spans barista work, roasting, green coffee buying, and coaching World Barista Champions.
Matt shares his full origin story, from hating coffee as a teenager to becoming a head roaster and green buyer at one of Australia’s most influential specialty coffee companies.
Along the way, we dive deep into cupping, palate development, roasting philosophy, competition coffees, and the realities of the C market.
This conversation is packed with practical insights for
• Baristas looking to level up their tasting skills
• Roasters refining their roast approach
• Anyone curious about becoming a green coffee buyer
• Competitors chasing national or world stages
63. How Jack Simpson Became the 2025 World Barista Champion
In this episode, we sit down with Jack Simpson, the 2025 World Barista Champion! We explore the full journey behind his rise to the top of competitive coffee.Jack talks about how he first got into specialty …
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In this episode, we sit down with Jack Simpson, the 2025 World Barista Champion! We explore the full journey behind his rise to the top of competitive coffee.
Jack talks about how he first got into specialty coffee, the moment he left his carpentry apprenticeship to chase a new passion, and the long/sometimes difficult road that eventually brought him to the WBC stage.
We get into what changed for him mentally and emotionally over the years, how judging and coaching shaped his approach, and what it was like to compete at the highest level three years in a row.We also dig into the training, the preparation, the tools, and the tiny adjustments that helped him keep improving.
Jack opens up about the emotional side of competition, the impact of traveling to origin, and how relationships with producers shaped the routine that ultimately won him the title.
This is one of the most honest and personal conversations we have had on the podcast, and a look at what it really takes to become World Barista Champion!
63. Japan, Milan & the World’s Most Expensive Coffee. Our Full 2025 WBC Breakdown
Dave and Cole finally catching up after one of the wildest WBC seasons we’ve ever been part of.We break down our six-week training camp in Japan, what it was like coaching Hiroki Ito toward the 2025 World …
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Dave and Cole finally catching up after one of the wildest WBC seasons we’ve ever been part of.
We break down our six-week training camp in Japan, what it was like coaching Hiroki Ito toward the 2025 World Barista Championship and all the chaos along the way.... language barriers, roasting puzzles, gear challenges, and even a hospital scare just days before the finals in Milan.
We also talk about Cole tasting the world’s most expensive coffee!! How it was processed, what it tasted like, and whether it actually lived up to the record-breaking price.
From strategy and stress to breakthrough moments and big lessons come follow along!
62. The Relentless Pursuit of Coffee Perfection | 7x Canadian Barista Champion - Ben Put!
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Put seven-time Canadian Barista Champion and co-founder of Monogram Coffee , to talk about what it really takes to stay at the top of the game for more than 15 years.We go …
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In this episode, we sit down with Ben Put seven-time Canadian Barista Champion and co-founder of Monogram Coffee , to talk about what it really takes to stay at the top of the game for more than 15 years.
We go back to the beginning...when Ben first discovered coffee through a newspaper article on latte art, long before competition stages and national titles. From those early experiments to building Monogram from a 400-square-foot pop-up into one of Canada’s most respected coffee brands, Ben shares the lessons, challenges, and philosophies that shaped his journey.
We also dive deep into his role roasting for Best of Panama, how his approach to competition has evolved, and why he believes the future of barista championships depends on creativity, mentorship, and pushing coffee culture forward.
It’s a conversation about craft, competition, and what keeps one of coffee’s most consistent champions inspired year after year.
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61. Inside Ethiopia’s Most Expensive Coffee Ever | Alo Coffee’s Tamiru Tadesse
Cole sits down with Tamiru Tadesse founder of Alo Coffee, to trace his remarkable path from studying electrical engineering to becoming one of Ethiopia’s most influential coffee producers. Tamiru recently made …
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Cole sits down with Tamiru Tadesse founder of Alo Coffee, to trace his remarkable path from studying electrical engineering to becoming one of Ethiopia’s most influential coffee producers.
Tamiru recently made global headlines by hosting Alo Coffee’s first-ever auction, where he shattered records with a historic $1,739 per kilo sale and an average price of $625 per kilo setting a new benchmark for Ethiopian coffee on the world stage.
Tamiru shares...
- His path into coffee and the origins of Alo Coffee
- How Ethiopia moved beyond the commodity exchange system
- The challenges and triumphs of running an international auction
- Why altitude and variety matter for quality
- His vision for the future of Ethiopian coffee and "luxury coffee"
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60. The Untold Truth About “Direct Trade” Coffee with Juan Diaz of KWC
we sit down with Juan Diaz — Director of Nowhere Coffee based in Medellín, Colombia to unpack his incredible journey into the world of specialty coffee.Juan went from being a nursing student and line cook in …
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we sit down with Juan Diaz — Director of Nowhere Coffee based in Medellín, Colombia to unpack his incredible journey into the world of specialty coffee.Juan went from being a nursing student and line cook in Gainesville, Florida, to building a global coffee sourcing network that connects roasters, producers, and baristas across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
We dive into...
☕ How a chance encounter at a coffee cupping changed his life
🌎 The evolution of Nowhere Coffee from a Gainesville cafe to a worldwide sourcing powerhouse
💡 Why his “no-bullshit” approach to coffee sourcing sets him apart
🤝 The real meaning of direct trade, transparency, and working with “quality people”
🏍️ His passion for motorcycles, travel, and how that ties into his coffee journey
🏆 Lessons from competing on the national barista stage in both the U.S. and Colombia
If you’re a coffee professional, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about what it takes to change the game in specialty coffee, this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.
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59. The Barista Champion Who’s Challenging Caffeine Itself with Pete Licata
Today on Buy The Drip, we sit down with Pete Licata, 2013 World Barista Champion, consultant, and now co-founder of Caffeine Control Coffee.Pete’s story is one of reinvention. We explore how winning the World …
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Today on Buy The Drip, we sit down with Pete Licata, 2013 World Barista Champion, consultant, and now co-founder of Caffeine Control Coffee.
Pete’s story is one of reinvention. We explore how winning the World Barista Championship catapulted him into the global coffee spotlight, reshaping his career and opening doors into consulting, entrepreneurship, and now innovation.
His latest project, Caffeine Control Coffee, tackles a challenge almost every coffee drinker faces: how to enjoy coffee without overdoing caffeine.
In this episode, Pete shares how his personal experiences with caffeine inspired the launch of a brand blending decaf and regular coffee for a more balanced daily brew.
Beyond the product, it’s a conversation about how competition, curiosity, and hard lessons can fuel entirely new ways of thinking about coffee.
58. Behind the Scenes of the World’s Rarest Coffee with Cole Torode of Forward Coffee
What does it really take to bring the world’s best coffee from farm to cup?In this episode, Cole Torode shares his experience living and working in Panama for six months... cupping over 2,000 coffees …
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What does it really take to bring the world’s best coffee from farm to cup?
In this episode, Cole Torode shares his experience living and working in Panama for six months... cupping over 2,000 coffees, navigating government red tape, and seeing firsthand the struggles and triumphs of coffee producers.
From the challenges of sourcing rare geishas, to why the global market still undervalues specialty coffee, Cole pulls back the curtain on an industry that most of us only experience at the cafe.
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