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Lamastus Family Estates

Lamastus Family Estates is a multi-generational coffee producer based in the Boquete region of Panama, operating five estates across the highlands of Volcán Barú. They are globally recognized for their high-elevation coffee production, particularly their award-winning Geisha variety.

TagsLamastus Family EstatesPanamaGesha

History

The family's coffee journey began at the turn of the 20th century when Robert Lamastus arrived in Panama to work on the Panama Canal before founding Elida Estate in 1918. Over the last century, the family has expanded their operations to include multiple estates, including El Burro and Luito, while transitioning into roasting and exporting their own coffee.

Published coffees linked to Lamastus Family Estates

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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: 2026-09-27

  1. Source 1: onyxcoffeelab.com
  2. Source 2: lamastusfamilyestates.com
  3. Source 3: ptscoffee.com
  4. Source 4: nuamos.com
  5. Source 5: lamastusfamilyestates.com
  6. Source 6: boquetecoffeetraders.com
  7. Source 7: proudmarycoffee.com

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