About this episode

The episode features an interview with Jamison Savage, a leading figure in specialty coffee, discussing his innovative approaches and achievements in coffee production.

In this episode, we sit down with Jamison Savage, one of the most influential figures in modern specialty coffee - the founder of Savage Coffee and the visionary behind Finca Deborah and Iris Estate in Volcan, Panama. Jamison has helped redefine what is possible in coffee production through experimentation, precision, and relentless pursuit of quality. The most celebrated and decorated coffee producer when it comes to the World Coffee Championships, Jamison has had his coffee utilized by three different World Barista Champions in the last ten years. Known globally for producing some of the world’s most sought-after Geisha coffees, Jamison has become synonymous with innovation in fermentation, drying techniques, and flavour development. This conversation goes far beyond trophies and price tags. Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Jamison and Panamanian producers you see in these videos.. Forward is a green coffee sourcing and exporting company based in Chiriqui, Panama, working with 20+ producers. Cole is one of 22 International Judges for the Best of Panama and is ready to source your next favourite coffee. Forward is a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cole, Dave

Guest: Jamison Savage

Topics covered

• specialty coffee
• coffee production
• innovation in coffee
• fermentation techniques
• coffee sourcing
• World Coffee Championships

Keywords

• specialty coffee
• Geisha coffee
• coffee innovation
• coffee fermentation
• World Barista Champions
• coffee sourcing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Savage Coffee, Finca Deborah, Iris Estate, Forward, Rosso Coffee Roasters

Places: Panama

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