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 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