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Who Makes The
BEST COFFEE

This is an editorial research profile, not a first-person interview or independently conducted farm visit. Check the research sources below for supporting evidence.

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Farmer profile
🇵🇦Panama

José Luis Chevas

José Luis Chevas founded the family-run Chevas Coffee Estate in Boquete, Panama, in 2016 and focuses on Gesha microlots. Roaster documentation says a Chevas natural Gesha placed ninth in the 2024 Best of Panama Geisha Natural category.

Farm: Chevas Coffee Estate →

History

Archers reports that José Luis redirected the family operation toward specialty coffee at age 18, building on his grandfather's legacy. Moonwake documents the estate's 2016 founding and 2024 Best of Panama ninth-place result.

Published coffees linked to José Luis Chevas

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-10-27

  1. Source 1: moonwakecoffeeroasters.com
  2. Source 2: archerscoffee.com