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Lamastus Family

The Lamastus family are fourth-generation Panamanian coffee producers led by Wilford Lamastus Sr. and Wilford Lamastus Jr. Their five named Geisha estates span four microclimates in the Boquete highlands, with the historic Elida Estate extending into Volcán Barú National Park.

Farm: Elida Estate →
TagsLamastus FamilyElida EstatePanamaGeshaCatuaiTypica

History

Robert Louis Lamastus founded Elida Estate in 1918. The family later expanded to five named estates—Elida, El Burro, Luito Geisha, Cliff Geisha and Trompo Geisha—while building international recognition for high-elevation Geisha lots.

Published coffees linked to Lamastus Family

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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: 2026-10-09

  1. Source 1: klatchcoffee.com
  2. Source 2: lamastusfamilyestates.com
  3. Source 3: blackwhiteroasters.com

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