Lot MMGW16 Detail:
Harvest: Feb 23, 2026. Waxing Crescent moon. Sunny and windy weather with some drizzle throughout the picking day. Air Temperature: 18 °C
Process: Washed-Depulped by hand and fermented in wild yeast at cold temperatures for 24 hours. Then transferred to African beds for a one-day sunbath, followed by a 25-day slow dry in a climate controlled dark room. Milled and sorted by size and density, and finally by hand.
Our Story
ow It Al egan
Longboard was born from a spirit of adventure. A young surfer arrived in Panama more than two decades ago, drawn by waves, wilderness, and a love of tropical ecosystems. With a background in Natural Resource Management and a lifelong fascination with flavour, he found himself captivated by the Geisha coffee plant – and the journey began.
The name Longboard reflects that origin: the blend of tradition and innovation, flow and precision, simplicity and elegance. Like longboard surfing, our approach to coffee is both instinctive and intentional. We work with time, not against it.
A parallel passion for wine has shaped our philosophy. Each year, we spend time in wine country, learning from the growers and cuppers who have mastered the art of expressing terroir. Great wine, like great coffee, is about nuance. And nuance doesn’t come quickly – or easily.
We believe in cultivating coffee with the same deep relationship to land and climate that a surfer has to the ocean: reading the wind, the weather, the cycles of the earth. This is not just farming — it’s a spiritual pursuit.
Longboard is a small team led by founder Justin, who still manages every aspect of the process — from planting and pruning to roasting and cupping. He personally hand-prunes each farm several times a year, harvests alongside his team, and roasts in the Longboard Lab.
There are no middlemen here. Every decision is made with intention, every batch is crafted with care. Behind each cup is not just a producer, but a team of farmers, harvesters, and craftsmen who share a deep respect for the land and the coffee it yields.
Founder & Owner
ustin Budman
Justin Boudeman is the founder of Longboard Specialty Coffee, a boutique organic coffee producer in the mountains of western Panama. A lifelong explorer and conservationist, Justin approaches coffee production through an entirely unconventional lens—focusing not on yields, but on flavour, terroir, and harmony with nature. After earning a degree in Natural Resource Management with a focus in Tropical Studies, he moved to Panama in 1996 to surf and explore, eventually settling in Boquete in 2000, where his passion for coffee took root.
Justin pioneered a proprietary, chemical-free farming method known as Wildynamic, using wild yeasts and natural fermentation to express the full potential of the Geisha varietal. His farms, including the acclaimed Misty Mountain, are planted without cutting a single tree and reflect his commitment to preserving wild land.
In addition to farming, Justin is a national judge for the Best of Panama coffee competition, a passionate taster, and a dedicated traveller with a deep love of wine, writing, and surf culture. His work with Longboard represents the fusion of these passions—crafting coffee as expressive and nuanced as fine wine.