76. The Life of a Coffee Man, Roger Pitti | Altieri Coffee

One of the top minds and contributors to Panamanian coffee is Roger Pitti, the general manager of Altieri Coffee, National Judge and the treasurer of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama.In this conversation we walk through the task of operating a top-in-the-world coffee farm, with a full integrated model that includes a roastery, coffee shop and one of the most gorgeous views you'll ever see from a coffee shop experience, plus two manual production coffee farms; Mimas Estate and Pipims Estate.This is the only conversation where Cole wears a black shirt.Cole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from Altieri 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 Panamanian registered business and exporter living and working in Panama 12 months per yearROSSO COFFEE ROASTERS, since 2007Anyone can be a specialty coffee drinker, and that means you. Dave and the team at Rosso roasted for the last two World Barista Champions and would love to roast a coffee for you too – try world-class coffeeFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow RogerFollow Altieri CoffeeStay updated with the latestFollow Forward CoffeeFollow DaveFollow Cole