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The Hands Behind Every Harvest
Meet the farmers who bring The Espresso Lab’s vision to life. The artisans of the soil, guardians of quality, and storytellers of origin whose dedication transforms every bean into an experience.
Wilford Lamastus
Wilford Lamastus is a fourth-generation coffee producer at Lamastus Family Estates in Boquete, Panama.
He continues a family legacy that began in 1918, overseeing renowned estates including Elida, El Burro, and Luito.
His work has earned multiple Best of Panama recognitions, elevating Panamanian coffee on the world stage.
The Origin Story
A Legacy Rooted in the Highlands
Founded in 1918, Elida Estate is one of Panama’s most celebrated coffee farms, produced by the Lamastus Family for four generations. Located on the slopes of the Barú Volcano in Boquete, the estate sits at some of the highest elevations in the country, surrounded by protected cloud forests and shaped by a cool, unique microclimate.
These exceptional conditions, combined with generations of expertise, result in coffees renowned for their clarity, complexity, and distinction.
From Seed to Perfection
Lamastus Family Estates is known for meticulous, tradition-led processing refined through generations. Each lot is carefully managed to highlight clarity, structure, and terroir expression, with full attention to detail from harvest through final preparation.
El Burro Estate (1.575 - 2,000m)
Elida Estate (1.700 - 2.500m)
Luito Geisha Estates
Varietals:
Catuai, GeishaHarvest:
December–MarchMeet Our Producers at Origin
From the highlands of Ethiopia to the misty mountains of Panama, we work hand in hand with celebrated producers around the world who share our passion for precision and dedication to the craft.
Meet Our Producers
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