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.

  1. Jun 12

    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, 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

    1h 9m

  2. Jun 11

    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 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

    55 min

  3. May 29

    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 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

    1h 49m

  4. May 26

    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 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

    49 min

  5. May 15

    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, 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 Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow Jamison Follow Savage Coffee Stay updated with the latest: Buy The Drip Follow Forward Coffee Follow Dave Follow Cole

    1h 7m

  6. May 8

    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 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 Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow Roger Follow Altieri Coffee Stay updated with the latest Follow Forward Coffee Follow Dave Follow Cole

    1 hr

  7. May 1

    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 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. Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow Victoria Stay updated with the latest: Buy The Drip Follow ⁠Forward Coffee⁠ Follow Dave Follow Cole

    55 min

  8. Apr 24

    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 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. Follow on INSTAGRAM Follow Graciano⁠ Stay updated with the latest: Buy The Drip Follow Forward Coffee Follow Dave Follow Cole

    1h 30m
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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.

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