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

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