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Ricardo Koyner
Ricardo Koyner is a third-generation coffee producer and trained agronomist based in Boquete, Panama. He is the owner and president of Kotowa Coffee, a company managing multiple estates that has become a prominent name in specialty coffee. He is also recognized as the first president of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama.
Farm: Kotowa (Las Brujas) →History
After graduating from the Zamorano Institute and earning a Master's degree in Agribusiness from the University of Florida, Ricardo returned to Panama to take over the family coffee business. He expanded the operation from its original roots into a multi-estate enterprise that now includes several farms across the Boquete region. He has since focused on integrating modern processing techniques with traditional agricultural practices.
Published coffees linked to Ricardo Koyner
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28
