84. the Secrets Nobody Tells You About Coffee Farming, Hunter Tedman | Black Moon / Umbra / Barbara

Celebrated globally as a visionary in specialty coffee production, Hunter Tedman is designing coffee farms in a way that is breaking the historical norms in our industry - an architect of advanced agricultural systems to grow incredible coffees.Hunter was born and raised in Boquete, Panama, and grew up in a multi-generational coffee family, with his father playing a role in the foundations of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama as well as the early days of the story of Geisha. Hunter has seen the rise, the fall and the rise again of Panama Geisha and now, other VarietalsToday, Hunter is focused on producing the best Geisha in the World at his farms Black Moon and newly acquired Umbra, as well as Hacienda Barbara, a group of farms that he operates and manages. Not only is he investing in Geisha, however, Hunter has a garden of coffee varietals that he cherished, studies and examines, one of which, Chiroso, has become the most celebrated and awarded Varietal in Panama in recent years at the Best of PanamaThis conversation unlocks a whole new perspective to coffee production, laying out the blueprint for designing a coffee farm, whether you're in Panama or anywhere in the World. If you're working in agriculture, as a roaster, or a barista, I promise you you'll learn something new from the mind of Hunter Tedman.Listen for his definition of "terroir" as it's one of the most fascinating we've come across in these dialogues.This conversation was recorded on March 12th, 2026 in Boquete, PanamaCole lives in Panama full time and curates a selection of top Panama Geisha and Varietals, from the Hunter and Panamanian producers you see in this video seriesIf you enjoy the conversation with Hunter, I highly suggest you listen to this conversation with his neighbour at Black Moon, Price Peterson regarding the story of Geisha - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_BiWlrMrKk&tFORWARD COFFEE, since 2019Forward 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 year: https://www.forward.coffeeROSSO 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 coffee; www.rossocoffeeroasters.comFollow on INSTAGRAMFollow Hunter Tedman: www.instagram.com/huntertedmancoffeeFollow Black Moon Farm: www.instagram.com/blackmoonfarmpanamaFollow Umbra Farm: www.instagram.com/umbrafarmpanamaFollow Hacienda Barbara: www.instagram.com/haciendabarbaracoffeeStay updated with the latest: www.instagram.com/buythedrip.coffeeFollow Forward Coffee: www.instagram.com/fwdcoffeeFollow Dave: www.instagram.com/crosbyandcoffeeFollow Cole: www.instagram.com/torodeo