About the Product

Franz Zeimetz & Andy Typalos, Las Margaritas #197 - Gesha, Washed Advanced Fermentation

Lost Origin Coffee Lab is a young and innovative Panamanian company founded in January 2023 by Franz Zeimetz and Andy Typalos. Coming from the craft beer world, they chose to apply their expertise in fermentation to coffee, creating a processing laboratory in the heart of Panama City, right above a craft brewery. Their ambition: to push beyond traditional coffee processing methods by harnessing the science of fermentation. Their project is rooted in Panama’s long coffee tradition, especially around the Gesha variety, renowned worldwide for its exceptional quality. From the very beginning, Franz and Andy became part of a community of producers, roasters, and dedicated workers who generously shared their knowledge. Through these collaborations, they gained access to top-quality cherries from some of Boquete’s most iconic farms, including Alteri Coffee, Café Don Benjie, Café Gran Del Val, Finca La Estrella, Finca Maya, and Chevas Coffee Estate.