53. 100 Years of Coffee: Wilford Lamastus on Panama’s Rise to Global Fame

What does it take to turn a family farm into one of the most legendary names in specialty coffee?

In this episode, Cole sits down with Wilford Lamastus of Lamastus Family Estates fourth-generation producer and the force behind Panama’s iconic Elida Estate. From surviving the coffee crisis of the '90s to putting Geisha on the global map, this is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and legacy.

We talk 100+ years of history, the hard choices behind world-class coffee, and how one mountain in Boquete became a benchmark for the entire industry.

Tune in. This one’s special.

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