208 | Scoring the Best of Panama winning coffee and why luxury coffee is needed with Cole Torode

The Best of Panama 2025 champion scored a wild 98 points and sold for $30,000/kg. Both the score and final price set new records. In this episode, we get to talk to Cole Torode who was one of the judges at Best of Panama coffee, tasted the winning cup, and got a front row seat to a historic event. Here's what went down behind closed doors and why we've entered a new era of luxury coffee.

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