Podcast appearances and mentions of lee safar

Looking for B2B advertising on our podcast for the coffee industry: support@mapitforward.org or DM us here https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode four of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the critical role of open source data in the coffee industry. They focus on data transparency, specifically in Brazil's weather reporting, and the necessity of self-education in accessing free available data. Greg emphasizes the importance of observational data quality and transparency to avoid market manipulation and improve decision-making for coffee farmers and businesses. Additionally, the episode highlights upcoming changes for Map It Forward in 2026, including the introduction of multi-language support and B2B advertising opportunities. Join us as we delve into why open source data is vital for accurate weather predictions and market strategies in the coffee sector.Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking for B2B advertising on our podcast for the coffee industry: support@mapitforward.org or DM us here https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode four of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the critical role of open source data in the coffee industry. They focus on data transparency, specifically in Brazil's weather reporting, and the necessity of self-education in accessing free available data. Greg emphasizes the importance of observational data quality and transparency to avoid market manipulation and improve decision-making for coffee farmers and businesses. Additionally, the episode highlights upcoming changes for Map It Forward in 2026, including the introduction of multi-language support and B2B advertising opportunities. Join us as we delve into why open source data is vital for accurate weather predictions and market strategies in the coffee sector.Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking to join an interesting monthly live coffee industry online meetup? - Exclusively for "Roasted Coffee" Patreon backers. https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode three of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the potential impact of climate change on the coffee industry, including the prediction that we have only 20 harvests left due to rising temperatures and increasing weather volatility. The conversation dives into how the industry can adapt, including regenerative agriculture, new varieties, and the role of corporate farming. This episode is part of a five-part series exploring the crucial issues facing the coffee industry today.Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking to join an interesting monthly live coffee industry online meetup? - Exclusively for "Roasted Coffee" Patreon backers. https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode three of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the potential impact of climate change on the coffee industry, including the prediction that we have only 20 harvests left due to rising temperatures and increasing weather volatility. The conversation dives into how the industry can adapt, including regenerative agriculture, new varieties, and the role of corporate farming. This episode is part of a five-part series exploring the crucial issues facing the coffee industry today.Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance - connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, commercially viable wayConnect with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/50487350786 or email sean@hondurancoffeealliance.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode two of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the intricate relationship between weather and coffee prices. They delve into how weather events affect market volatility and pricing, particularly in the context of 2025's record-high fluctuations. The discussion highlights the impact of weather in major coffee-producing regions like Brazil and Vietnam, and how traders, producers, and roasters are navigating these challenges. The episode sheds light on the speculative nature of the market and its real-world consequences for various stakeholders in the coffee industry.Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance - connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, commercially viable wayConnect with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/50487350786 or email sean@hondurancoffeealliance.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode two of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the intricate relationship between weather and coffee prices. They delve into how weather events affect market volatility and pricing, particularly in the context of 2025's record-high fluctuations. The discussion highlights the impact of weather in major coffee-producing regions like Brazil and Vietnam, and how traders, producers, and roasters are navigating these challenges. The episode sheds light on the speculative nature of the market and its real-world consequences for various stakeholders in the coffee industry.Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode one of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the increasing global temperatures and how weather events like the Brazilian Frost of 2021 have drastically impacted coffee prices and supply chains. Learn how weather data helps forecasts and mitigates risks in coffee production. Stay tuned for deeper insights into why paying attention to weather is crucial for the coffee industry. Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode one of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar, featuring first-time guest Greg Oddo.Greg is a weather strategist who specialises in coffee for Sucafina. In this series, Lee and Greg discuss the role that weather is playing in the coffee market.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The Impact of Weather on the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/psIRwab0jTo2. Connecting The Price of Coffee to the Weather - https://youtu.be/uHUduEMnnXI3. Coffee Industry Adapting to Changing Weather - https://youtu.be/1Tiktg6lenM4. Open Sourced Weather Data for Coffee - https://youtu.be/zAaLHDjNScs5. Challenges Ahead for Coffee and Weather - https://youtu.be/mFsN_Vleq3IIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Greg discuss the increasing global temperatures and how weather events like the Brazilian Frost of 2021 have drastically impacted coffee prices and supply chains. Learn how weather data helps forecasts and mitigates risks in coffee production. Stay tuned for deeper insights into why paying attention to weather is crucial for the coffee industry. Connect with Greg Oddo and Sucafina here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-oddo-3b252a34/https://sucafina.com/https://www.instagram.com/sucafina_northamerica/Find weather data about Brazil here: https://bdmep.inmet.gov.br/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin.Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this final episode of the podcast series, Lee and Osamah discuss the critical challenges and opportunities faced by the coffee industry, particularly in the Middle East.They address the alarming forecast that coffee may disappear by 2050 due to climate change and geopolitical issues. They speak about the significant decrease in coffee production, the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices, and the role of innovative methods like co-fermentation in improving coffee quality. The conversation also covers initiatives in Saudi Arabia to grow resilient coffee varieties and the potential for regenerative agriculture. Osamah shares his hopes for the future and emphasizes the importance of solving the root causes threatening coffee production.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin.Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this final episode of the podcast series, Lee and Osamah discuss the critical challenges and opportunities faced by the coffee industry, particularly in the Middle East.They address the alarming forecast that coffee may disappear by 2050 due to climate change and geopolitical issues. They speak about the significant decrease in coffee production, the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices, and the role of innovative methods like co-fermentation in improving coffee quality. The conversation also covers initiatives in Saudi Arabia to grow resilient coffee varieties and the potential for regenerative agriculture. Osamah shares his hopes for the future and emphasizes the importance of solving the root causes threatening coffee production.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance - connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, commercially viable wayConnect with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/50487350786 or email sean@hondurancoffeealliance.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Osamah discuss the cultural barriers and challenges faced by business owners in the Middle Eastern specialty coffee industry.They cover difficulties such as initiating customer interactions across genders, the impact of cultural awareness, and the importance of owner involvement in the success of businesses. The episode also touches upon the role of social media in the coffee industry and delves into generational business dynamics and the complexities of entrepreneurship.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance - connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, commercially viable wayConnect with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/50487350786 or email sean@hondurancoffeealliance.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Osamah discuss the cultural barriers and challenges faced by business owners in the Middle Eastern specialty coffee industry.They cover difficulties such as initiating customer interactions across genders, the impact of cultural awareness, and the importance of owner involvement in the success of businesses. The episode also touches upon the role of social media in the coffee industry and delves into generational business dynamics and the complexities of entrepreneurship.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin.Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Lee Safar and Osamah discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the Middle Eastern business ecosystems. They explore issues like saudiization, the global financial crisis, and the impact of COVID-19 on the coffee industry. Osamah shares insights on how the coffee business can navigate difficulties, adapt to logistical issues, and embrace local talent. Additionally, they highlight the cultural challenges of employing locals in roles such as baristas and the immense professional growth available within the coffee industry. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping the Middle Eastern coffee scene and valuable lessons on resilience and innovation.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin.Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Lee Safar and Osamah discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the Middle Eastern business ecosystems. They explore issues like saudiization, the global financial crisis, and the impact of COVID-19 on the coffee industry. Osamah shares insights on how the coffee business can navigate difficulties, adapt to logistical issues, and embrace local talent. Additionally, they highlight the cultural challenges of employing locals in roles such as baristas and the immense professional growth available within the coffee industry. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping the Middle Eastern coffee scene and valuable lessons on resilience and innovation.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Osamah discuss how he built the Roasting House business with a vision to elevate coffee standards and spread specialty coffee culture. From starting with a small shop to creating a community-driven coffee scene, Osamah shares insights on the role of education, market research, and the impact of the Saudi Vision 2030 on business development. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of establishing a successful coffee business in the Middle East.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Osamah discuss how he built the Roasting House business with a vision to elevate coffee standards and spread specialty coffee culture. From starting with a small shop to creating a community-driven coffee scene, Osamah shares insights on the role of education, market research, and the impact of the Saudi Vision 2030 on business development. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of establishing a successful coffee business in the Middle East.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin.Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Osamah shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing how he transitioned from the corporate world to starting his own coffee business in Saudi Arabia. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right financial and intellectual partners, and the challenges he faced in sourcing quality green beans. The conversation also touches on the evolving business landscape in Saudi Arabia and the impact of global geopolitical events on the coffee industry.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

For the longest time, coffees were dull and bitter. But then a small group of pioneers changed the world.    In this episode, we travel back to the 1960s and '70s to meet the trailblazers who realised coffees could taste distinctive: sweeter, brighter, cleaner.    We discover how their personal preferences became a movement, then a form, and eventually a global definition of “quality”.   Please support my work directly at Ko-fi.com/FilterStories   Other ways you can help: Leave a 5 star rating on Spotify Follow me on Instagram and tag me in an Instagram story Write a review on Apple Podcasts Discover how I make these Filter Stories episodes by subscribing to my Substack newsletter   Go deeper into the story of quality: Specialty Coffee Association's new Coffee Value Assessment 2004 cupping form from the Specialty Coffee Association of America SCAA Coffee Cuppers Handbook (4th edition, 2011) Michael Sheridan of CQI discussing the inter-organisational politics behind the Houston Expo announcement on Lee Safar's Map It Forward podcast     Live in Berlin? Join me for a free decaf cupping at Communal Coffee on the 12th December 2025. Reserve your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4nZXyrf.

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin.Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y2. Building The Roasting House - https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq04. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98In this episode of the podcast series, Osamah shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing how he transitioned from the corporate world to starting his own coffee business in Saudi Arabia. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right financial and intellectual partners, and the challenges he faced in sourcing quality green beans. The conversation also touches on the evolving business landscape in Saudi Arabia and the impact of global geopolitical events on the coffee industry.Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

If you love what we do and want to support more of the work we do at Map It Forward, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or a paid Patreon backer here for perks:• https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode five of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this final episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley discuss the volatility of the coffee market and what producers can expect for 2025 and 2026. They delve into factors affecting coffee prices, including market trends, speculation, and economic influences. The conversation also covers the challenges smallholder farmers face and the impact of technology on commodity pricing. Additionally, they explore how recent geopolitical factors and market behaviors could drive future price fluctuations.The episode concludes with advice on how small businesses in the coffee industry can navigate these turbulent times.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking for B2B advertising on our podcast for the coffee industry: support@mapitforward.org or DM us here https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode five of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this final episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley discuss the volatility of the coffee market and what producers can expect for 2025 and 2026. They delve into factors affecting coffee prices, including market trends, speculation, and economic influences. The conversation also covers the challenges smallholder farmers face and the impact of technology on commodity pricing. Additionally, they explore how recent geopolitical factors and market behaviors could drive future price fluctuations.The episode concludes with advice on how small businesses in the coffee industry can navigate these turbulent times.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking for B2B advertising on our podcast for the coffee industry: support@mapitforward.org or DM us here https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode four of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley discuss the crucial role of speculators in the coffee futures market. Discover how speculators provide liquidity, affect pricing, and why their participation can prevent market volatility. Learn about the significant challenges coffee farmers face, such as high interest rates on agricultural loans and the generational knowledge gap in hedging tools. Understand the vital connection between speculators and traders, and how the industry's dynamics may impact coffee production in the years ahead.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking for B2B advertising on our podcast for the coffee industry: support@mapitforward.org or DM us here https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode four of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley discuss the crucial role of speculators in the coffee futures market. Discover how speculators provide liquidity, affect pricing, and why their participation can prevent market volatility. Learn about the significant challenges coffee farmers face, such as high interest rates on agricultural loans and the generational knowledge gap in hedging tools. Understand the vital connection between speculators and traders, and how the industry's dynamics may impact coffee production in the years ahead.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking to join an interesting monthly live coffee industry online meetup? - Exclusively for "Roasted Coffee" Patreon backers. https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode three of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley explore hedging strategies for coffee producers to manage risk in the volatile coffee market of 2025 and 2026. They discuss the use of options as a tool for both producers and roasters to navigate market fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of not being fully in or out of hedging. Carly offers detailed insights into the costs and complexities of hedging, and practical examples for producers looking to protect themselves from market downturns. Join the next episode to learn about the role of speculators in the coffee market.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking to join an interesting monthly live coffee industry online meetup? - Exclusively for "Roasted Coffee" Patreon backers. https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode three of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley explore hedging strategies for coffee producers to manage risk in the volatile coffee market of 2025 and 2026. They discuss the use of options as a tool for both producers and roasters to navigate market fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of not being fully in or out of hedging. Carly offers detailed insights into the costs and complexities of hedging, and practical examples for producers looking to protect themselves from market downturns. Join the next episode to learn about the role of speculators in the coffee market.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode two of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley dive into the complexities of the coffee market, focusing on the differences between cash and futures markets. They explore how emotional factors and external forces like tariffs and currency fluctuations impact market rationality. The discussion also highlights the importance of direct trade and the challenges of implementing minimum pricing for farmers. Additionally, the episode touches on tools available to farmers for risk management and the impact of government subsidies on agricultural commodities. Tune in to gain insights into navigating the volatile coffee market and managing financial risks effectively.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode two of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley dive into the complexities of the coffee market, focusing on the differences between cash and futures markets. They explore how emotional factors and external forces like tariffs and currency fluctuations impact market rationality. The discussion also highlights the importance of direct trade and the challenges of implementing minimum pricing for farmers. Additionally, the episode touches on tools available to farmers for risk management and the impact of government subsidies on agricultural commodities. Tune in to gain insights into navigating the volatile coffee market and managing financial risks effectively.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance - connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, commercially viable wayConnect with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/50487350786 or email sean@hondurancoffeealliance.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode one of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley delve into the extraordinary volatility in the coffee futures market in 2025. They discuss the unusual correlation between unrelated markets such as gold, tech stocks, and coffee, and the impact of massive monetary input into the system. Carley shares her insights into the human behavior driving these market fluctuations, the role of speculators, and what farmers and industry professionals can learn to navigate such tumultuous times. The episode aims to provide better understanding and tools for managing the coffee market's unpredictability.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/ https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/ https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance - connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, commercially viable wayConnect with Sean Warner from the Honduran Coffee Alliance on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/50487350786 or email sean@hondurancoffeealliance.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is episode one of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.The five episodes of this series are:1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN82. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eAIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley delve into the extraordinary volatility in the coffee futures market in 2025. They discuss the unusual correlation between unrelated markets such as gold, tech stocks, and coffee, and the impact of massive monetary input into the system. Carley shares her insights into the human behavior driving these market fluctuations, the role of speculators, and what farmers and industry professionals can learn to navigate such tumultuous times. The episode aims to provide better understanding and tools for managing the coffee market's unpredictability.Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:https://www.decarleytrading.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/ https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/ https://decarleytrading.substack.com/https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin. Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this final episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo explore controversial topics in the coffee industry including the role of coffee competitions in driving innovation, co-fermented and infused coffees, and the ethical implications of flavored coffees.The discussion covers the impact of consumer behavior on coffee trends, the potential risks associated with non-disclosed ingredients, and the importance of transparency in the industry.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin. Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this final episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo explore controversial topics in the coffee industry including the role of coffee competitions in driving innovation, co-fermented and infused coffees, and the ethical implications of flavored coffees.The discussion covers the impact of consumer behavior on coffee trends, the potential risks associated with non-disclosed ingredients, and the importance of transparency in the industry.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin. Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo delve into what constitutes real innovation in the coffee industry. The discussion covers the evolution of coffee technology, particularly grinders and espresso machines, the influence of the home coffee market, and the potential future of alternative coffees. They explore whether current technologies truly represent revolutionary innovation or if they are merely incremental improvements marketed under the guise of novelty. Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the trends and innovations shaping the coffee world.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin. Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo delve into what constitutes real innovation in the coffee industry. The discussion covers the evolution of coffee technology, particularly grinders and espresso machines, the influence of the home coffee market, and the potential future of alternative coffees. They explore whether current technologies truly represent revolutionary innovation or if they are merely incremental improvements marketed under the guise of novelty. Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the trends and innovations shaping the coffee world.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

"Future-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond" - A Map It Forward Live Workshop for Small to Medium Business Owners Across the Coffee Supply Chain with Lee Safar https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo delve into the genetic homogeneity of Arabica varieties and their vulnerability to diseases and climate change. Lee and Samo explore potential solutions through scientific innovations and hybrid breeding to enhance plant resilience while maintaining quality. They also touch upon the economic and social factors impacting coffee farming, the role of corporate interests, and the importance of supporting sustainable practices. Tune in to understand the future risks and innovations in the coffee industry.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

"Future-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond" - A Map It Forward Live Workshop for Small to Medium Business Owners Across the Coffee Supply Chain with Lee Safar https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo delve into the genetic homogeneity of Arabica varieties and their vulnerability to diseases and climate change. Lee and Samo explore potential solutions through scientific innovations and hybrid breeding to enhance plant resilience while maintaining quality. They also touch upon the economic and social factors impacting coffee farming, the role of corporate interests, and the importance of supporting sustainable practices. Tune in to understand the future risks and innovations in the coffee industry.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin. Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo delve into the complexities of defining 'good coffee' through the lens of science. They discuss the impact of influencer marketing, the disappearance of independent testing, and the differences between commercial and specialty coffee industries. The conversation also touches on the role of social media, the challenges of innovation in the coffee industry, and the importance of a scientific approach to product testing and development.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin. Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/33645956797 or email a.fremond@belco.fr••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo delve into the complexities of defining 'good coffee' through the lens of science. They discuss the impact of influencer marketing, the disappearance of independent testing, and the differences between commercial and specialty coffee industries. The conversation also touches on the role of social media, the challenges of innovation in the coffee industry, and the importance of a scientific approach to product testing and development.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo deep dive into the complexities of good and bad science in the coffee industry. They discuss the importance of proper interpretation of scientific results, the challenges of managing variables in coffee production, and the difference between correlation and causation. Additionally, the episode highlights the role of research in driving innovation and quality control in both specialty and commercial coffee sectors. Tune in to understand why true scientific rigor is crucial in the evolving world of coffee.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first episode of this 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and guest Samo Smrke.Samo is a Coffee Scientist and acting department head at the Coffee Excellence Centre at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).In this series, we're exploring the question, "What is real innovation in coffee?"The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Good Coffee Science Versus Bad - https://youtu.be/AY7C9O2DDr02. What is Real Innovation in Coffee - https://youtu.be/1numLaWH2I43. Mainstream Coffee Innovation vs Specialty - https://youtu.be/NbICwYH_kO44. Real Coffee Innovation Versus Marketing Hype - https://youtu.be/huf3Rub7hNw5. Innovation at Coffee Competitions - https://youtu.be/6tqkYSF73mgIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Samo deep dive into the complexities of good and bad science in the coffee industry. They discuss the importance of proper interpretation of scientific results, the challenges of managing variables in coffee production, and the difference between correlation and causation. Additionally, the episode highlights the role of research in driving innovation and quality control in both specialty and commercial coffee sectors. Tune in to understand why true scientific rigor is crucial in the evolving world of coffee.Connect with Samo Smrke and ZHAW here:https://www.instagram.com/samosmrke/https://www.instagram.com/zhaw.coffee.excellence.center/https://www.zhaw.ch/en/lsfm/institutes-centres/icbt/analytical-chemistry/analytical-technologies/coffee-excellence-center ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

If you love what we do and want to support more of the work we do at Map It Forward, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or a paid Patreon backer here for perks:• https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th of a five-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Saeed Al Blooshi, the Emirati founder of El Matador Coffee Roasters and Lama Cafe, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle podcast.In this series, host Lee Safar and Saeed explore the insights of what it is to build a coffee business in the UAE.The five episodes in this series are:1. Changes in the UAE Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/eJBQVwriJM82. The UAE and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/UztBP2Zk3gg3. Business Owners and the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/TgaNiik_GVc4. Owners and Staff in the UAE - https://youtu.be/0la1XSMVKtk5. Trends in UAE Cafes- https://youtu.be/FHXvgF1gcEQIn this final episode of the podcast series, Lee Safar and Saeed discuss the impact of trends on the coffee industry in the UAE, highlighting how social media-driven trends like hot chocolate, matcha, and Labubu toys can significantly boost business. Saeed shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the evolving coffee market, and they explore future trends like infused coffees and cold brew. Subscribe to the podcast to hear inspiring stories from values-driven entrepreneurs in the Middle East.Connect with Saeed Al Blooshi, El Matador Coffee Roasters, and Lama Cafe here:https://elmatadorcoffee.com/our-story.php https://www.instagram.com/elmatador.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/lamacafe_ae/ ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Interested in our business advisory services for your small, medium, or large business across the coffee value chain?Email us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th episode of a 5-part series on The DailyCoffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and series guests, George Howell and Tim Wendelboe.George Howell is a 50-year legend in the coffee industry and the founder of George Howell Coffee and Coffee Connection. George is based in Boston, USA.Tim Wendelboe is a 20+ year industry legend, coffee farmer, world barista champion, and founder of Tim Wendelboe Coffee. Tim is based in Oslo, Norway.In this series, Lee, George, and Tim explore a number of subjects, including the WBC, understanding the impact of the climate crisis on the coffee value chain, the coffee crisis, and whether Chemex makes the best coffee.The five episodes in this series are:1. The WBC, The Climate Crisis, and Coffee - https://youtu.be/0k7Y2mgG-Qo2. Impact of Climate on Coffee Harvests - https://youtu.be/jJIAkSy3PAE3. Coffee Communities and the Climate Crisis - https://youtu.be/K_6rY8m_62g4. Causes of Instability in Coffee Today - https://youtu.be/rFWNLZI9IPE5. The Future of Coffee, Roasteries, and Cafes - https://youtu.be/pDJ2uiiL0JIIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee wraps up a captivating series with Marianella as they delve into the challenges of coffee market volatility from the perspective of small holder producers, the impact of middlemen and low-priced future contracts, and the struggles and hopes of co-ops and farmers seeking just relationships through direct trade.The discussion highlights the emergence of new direct trade models, geopolitical shifts in coffee trading, and the vital connections between small farmers and roasters.Marianella also shares the inspiring success of the Coffee Camp and encourages collaboration for a thriving coffee community.Learn more about sustainable, ethical coffee practices and how you can support these efforts.Connect with George Howell here:https://georgehowellcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/ghowellcoffeehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/george-howell-95646b2/Connect with Tim Wendelboe Here:https://timwendelboe.no/https://www.instagram.com/timwendelboe/https://www.youtube.com/@TimWendelboeCoffee••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking to join an interesting monthly live coffee industry online meetup? - Exclusively for "Roasted Coffee" Patreon backers. https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th of a five-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Saeed Al Blooshi, the Emirati founder of El Matador Coffee Roasters and Lama Cafe, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle podcast.In this series, host Lee Safar and Saeed explore the insights of what it is to build a coffee business in the UAE.The five episodes in this series are:1. Changes in the UAE Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/eJBQVwriJM82. The UAE and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/UztBP2Zk3gg3. Business Owners and the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/TgaNiik_GVc4. Owners and Staff in the UAE - https://youtu.be/0la1XSMVKtk5. Trends in UAE Cafes- https://youtu.be/FHXvgF1gcEQIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Saeed discuss the disconnect between coffee shop owners and their staff in the UAE. Saeed shares stories about successful staff development, including the inspiring journey of Jerry from cleaner to barista. They also touch upon the importance of communication, vision, and investment in employee growth. Additionally, they discuss the unique staffing and cultural challenges in the UAE coffee industry and how fostering a good team culture can transform a business. The episode wraps up with a sneak peek into the final episode of this series, focusing on the role of trends in the coffee industry.Connect with Saeed Al Blooshi, El Matador Coffee Roasters, and Lama Cafe here:https://elmatadorcoffee.com/our-story.php https://www.instagram.com/elmatador.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/lamacafe_ae/ ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Looking to join an interesting monthly live coffee industry online meetup? - Exclusively for "Roasted Coffee" Patreon backers. https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th episode of a 5-part series on The DailyCoffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and series guests, George Howell and Tim Wendelboe.George Howell is a 50-year legend in the coffee industry and the founder of George Howell Coffee and Coffee Connection. George is based in Boston, USA.Tim Wendelboe is a 20+ year industry legend, coffee farmer, world barista champion, and founder of Tim Wendelboe Coffee. Tim is based in Oslo, Norway.In this series, Lee, George, and Tim explore a number of subjects, including the WBC, understanding the impact of the climate crisis on the coffee value chain, the coffee crisis, and whether Chemex makes the best coffee.The five episodes in this series are:1. The WBC, The Climate Crisis, and Coffee - https://youtu.be/0k7Y2mgG-Qo2. Impact of Climate on Coffee Harvests - https://youtu.be/jJIAkSy3PAE3. Coffee Communities and the Climate Crisis - https://youtu.be/K_6rY8m_62g4. Causes of Instability in Coffee Today - https://youtu.be/rFWNLZI9IPE5. The Future of Coffee, Roasteries, and Cafes - https://youtu.be/pDJ2uiiL0JIIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee, George, and Tim discuss the various forces impacting the coffee value chain beyond climate change.They explore trends such as the shift from agricultural to manufactured coffee products, the importance of black coffee, and labeling strategies.The conversation delves into the complexities of the coffee crisis, defining quality in coffee, and the challenges faced by new coffee businesses in today's market.They also touch upon the roles of flavored coffees, the concept of specialty coffee, and the influence of market forces like inflation and the rise of matcha in cafes.Connect with George Howell here:https://georgehowellcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/ghowellcoffeehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/george-howell-95646b2/Connect with Tim Wendelboe Here:https://timwendelboe.no/https://www.instagram.com/timwendelboe/https://www.youtube.com/@TimWendelboeCoffee••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Interested in our business advisory services for your small, medium, or large business across the coffee value chain? All services come with a 100% money-back guarantee.Email us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd of a five-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Saeed Al Blooshi, the Emirati founder of El Matador Coffee Roasters and Lama Cafe, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle podcast.In this series, host Lee Safar and Saeed explore the insights of what it is to build a coffee business in the UAE.The five episodes in this series are:1. Changes in the UAE Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/eJBQVwriJM82. The UAE and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/UztBP2Zk3gg3. Business Owners and the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/TgaNiik_GVc4. Owners and Staff in the UAE - https://youtu.be/0la1XSMVKtk5. Trends in UAE Cafes- https://youtu.be/FHXvgF1gcEQIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Saeed discuss the challenges faced by cafe owners in the UAE's coffee industry.They explore the lack of involvement from owners in their businesses, issues arising from poor supply chain understanding, and the impact of inconsistent sourcing decisions. The episode highlights the importance of understanding the coffee supply chain, building strong relationships with suppliers, and involving staff in the business for long-term success. Tune in to learn more about the complexities of managing a coffee business in the UAE.Connect with Saeed Al Blooshi, El Matador Coffee Roasters, and Lama Cafe here:https://elmatadorcoffee.com/our-story.php https://www.instagram.com/elmatador.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/lamacafe_ae/ ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

Interested in our business advisory services for your small, medium, or large business across the coffee value chain? All services come with a 100% money-back guarantee.Email us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd episode of a 5-part series on The DailyCoffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and series guests, George Howell and Tim Wendelboe.George Howell is a 50-year legend in the coffee industry and the founder of George Howell Coffee and Coffee Connection. George is based in Boston, USA.Tim Wendelboe is a 20+ year industry legend, coffee farmer, world barista champion, and founder of Tim Wendelboe Coffee. Tim is based in Oslo, Norway.In this series, Lee, George, and Tim explore a number of subjects, including the WBC, understanding the impact of the climate crisis on the coffee value chain, the coffee crisis, and whether Chemex makes the best coffee.The five episodes in this series are:1. The WBC, The Climate Crisis, and Coffee - https://youtu.be/0k7Y2mgG-Qo2. Impact of Climate on Coffee Harvests - https://youtu.be/jJIAkSy3PAE3. Coffee Communities and the Climate Crisis - https://youtu.be/K_6rY8m_62g4. Causes of Instability in Coffee Today - https://youtu.be/rFWNLZI9IPE5. The Future of Coffee, Roasteries, and Cafes - https://youtu.be/pDJ2uiiL0JIIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee, George, and Tim to discuss how climate change is affecting coffee farming communities.They delve into challenges such as labor shortages, the impact on coffee quality, and the need for sustainable and resilient farming practices.The conversation highlights specific experiences from Kenya, Guatemala, and Colombia, emphasizing the importance of community-driven approaches to farming sustainability.Additionally, they discuss the evolving landscape of the global coffee industry and what the future holds.Join us for a detailed insight into these pressing issues.Connect with George Howell here:https://georgehowellcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/ghowellcoffeehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/george-howell-95646b2/Connect with Tim Wendelboe Here:https://timwendelboe.no/https://www.instagram.com/timwendelboe/https://www.youtube.com/@TimWendelboeCoffee••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

"Future-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond" - A Map It Forward Live Workshop for Small to Medium Business Owners Across the Coffee Supply Chain with Lee Safar https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd of a five-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Saeed Al Blooshi, the Emirati founder of El Matador Coffee Roasters and Lama Cafe, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle podcast.In this series, host Lee Safar and Saeed explore the insights of what it is to build a coffee business in the UAE.The five episodes in this series are:1. Changes in the UAE Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/eJBQVwriJM82. The UAE and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/UztBP2Zk3gg3. Business Owners and the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/TgaNiik_GVc4. Owners and Staff in the UAE - https://youtu.be/0la1XSMVKtk5. Trends in UAE Cafes- https://youtu.be/FHXvgF1gcEQIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Saeed discuss the coffee crisis in the UAE.They explore the booming demand for quality coffee and the intense competition in the market. Saeed shares insights on starting and growing a coffee business, the importance of clear identity and long-term vision, and the challenges around staffing and green coffee supply. Connect with Saeed Al Blooshi, El Matador Coffee Roasters, and Lama Cafe here:https://elmatadorcoffee.com/our-story.php https://www.instagram.com/elmatador.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/lamacafe_ae/ ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

"Future-Proofing Your Coffee Business: Planning for 2026 and Beyond" - A Map It Forward Live Workshop for Small to Medium Business Owners Across the Coffee Supply Chain with Lee Safar https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd episode of a 5-part series on The DailyCoffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and series guests, George Howell and Tim Wendelboe.George Howell is a 50-year legend in the coffee industry and the founder of George Howell Coffee and Coffee Connection. George is based in Boston, USA.Tim Wendelboe is a 20+ year industry legend, coffee farmer, world barista champion, and founder of Tim Wendelboe Coffee. Tim is based in Oslo, Norway.In this series, Lee, George, and Tim explore a number of subjects, including the WBC, understanding the impact of the climate crisis on the coffee value chain, the coffee crisis, and whether Chemex makes the best coffee.The five episodes in this series are:1. The WBC, The Climate Crisis, and Coffee - https://youtu.be/0k7Y2mgG-Qo2. Impact of Climate on Coffee Harvests - https://youtu.be/jJIAkSy3PAE3. Coffee Communities and the Climate Crisis - https://youtu.be/K_6rY8m_62g4. Causes of Instability in Coffee Today - https://youtu.be/rFWNLZI9IPE5. The Future of Coffee, Roasteries, and Cafes - https://youtu.be/pDJ2uiiL0JIIn this episode of the podcast series, we continue the insightful discussion with George and Tim about the profound impact of the climate crisis on coffee value chains.Tim shares firsthand experiences of the adverse effects on coffee harvests, ranging from disease pressure to unpredictable weather patterns.George and Lee highlight the urgency for innovative solutions, including regenerative farming and the potential role of technology.Additionally, the episode delves into the future of coffee farming and the crucial need for adaptation to ensure sustainability.Tune in to explore how the coffee industry can navigate these pressing challenges leading up to 2026 and beyond.Connect with George Howell here:https://georgehowellcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/ghowellcoffeehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/george-howell-95646b2/Connect with Tim Wendelboe Here:https://timwendelboe.no/https://www.instagram.com/timwendelboe/https://www.youtube.com/@TimWendelboeCoffee••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first of a five-part series on the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Saeed Al Blooshi, the Emirati founder of El Matador Coffee Roasters and Lama Cafe, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle podcast.In this series, host Lee Safar and Saeed explore the insights of what it is to build a coffee business in the UAE.The five episodes in this series are:1. Changes in the UAE Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/eJBQVwriJM82. The UAE and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/UztBP2Zk3gg3. Business Owners and the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/TgaNiik_GVc4. Owners and Staff in the UAE - https://youtu.be/0la1XSMVKtk5. Trends in UAE Cafes- https://youtu.be/FHXvgF1gcEQIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Saeed discuss the evolution of the coffee industry in the UAE, emphasizing the shift from commercial to specialty coffee cultures, the rise of local roasters, and the increasing consumer knowledge and expectations. Saeed shares his journey, from starting with a small coffee roasting setup to operating successful cafes and a roastery. They also set the stage for future episodes in the series by hinting at upcoming discussions on the coffee crisis in the UAE. Join us for an insightful look into the craft of coffee and the challenges of building a coffee business in the UAE.Connect with Saeed Al Blooshi, El Matador Coffee Roasters, and Lama Cafe here:https://elmatadorcoffee.com/our-story.php https://www.instagram.com/elmatador.ae/ https://www.instagram.com/lamacafe_ae/ ‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

This episode is brought to you by Arkena Coffee Marketplace - Connecting you to the next coffee harvest in Ethiopia through direct trade.https://arkenacoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/arkenacoffee/Email: hello@arkenacoffee.com••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first episode of a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with host Lee Safar and series guests, George Howell and Tim Wendelboe.George Howell is a 50-year legend in the coffee industry and the founder of George Howell Coffee and Coffee Connection. George is based in Boston, USA.Tim Wendelboe is a 20+ year industry legend, coffee farmer, world barista champion, and founder of Tim Wendelboe Coffee. Tim is based in Oslo, Norway.In this series, Lee, George, and Tim explore a number of subjects, including the WBC, understanding the impact of the climate crisis on the coffee value chain, the coffee crisis, and whether Chemex makes the best coffee.The five episodes in this series are:1. The WBC, The Climate Crisis, and Coffee - https://youtu.be/0k7Y2mgG-Qo2. Impact of Climate on Coffee Harvests - https://youtu.be/jJIAkSy3PAE3. Coffee Communities and the Climate Crisis - https://youtu.be/K_6rY8m_62g4. Causes of Instability in Coffee Today - https://youtu.be/rFWNLZI9IPE5. The Future of Coffee, Roasteries, and Cafes - https://youtu.be/pDJ2uiiL0JIIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee, George, and Tim delve into the critical issue of climate change and its impact on the coffee industry. The discussion spans from historical farming practices to current challenges at the origin, and the evolving role of barista competitions. The conversation emphasizes the urgency for sustainable farming methods and the need for strategic industry shifts to counteract the adverse effects of climate change. Tune in for a comprehensive exploration of how climate variability is reshaping coffee cultivation and the broader value chain.Connect with George Howell here:https://georgehowellcoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/ghowellcoffeehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/george-howell-95646b2/Connect with Tim Wendelboe Here:https://timwendelboe.no/https://www.instagram.com/timwendelboe/https://www.youtube.com/@TimWendelboeCoffee••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list

If you love what we do and want to support more of the work we do at Map It Forward, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or a paid Patreon backer here for perks:• https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th episode of a 5-part podcast series with Susie Spindler on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar.Susie is the co-founder of Cup of Excellence (CoE) and the founder of Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE).The focus of this podcast series is the impact that CoE has had on the coffee industry since its establishment.The five episodes in this series are:1. Forming Cup of Excellence - https://youtu.be/LcldGKtEF5w2. Cup of Excellence's Impact at Origin - https://youtu.be/Iq0rIgyl4Rw3. The Role of Buyers with CoE - https://youtu.be/gcINUxDNS-c4. CoE with the Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/XKvctlL_6Hk5. The Challenges Ahead for CoE - https://youtu.be/SD57QAVgZBYIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Susie discuss the various challenges faced by the Cup of Excellence program and the coffee industry.They delve into issues like innovation in coffee processing, maintaining coffee quality, logistical problems, and the impact of tariffs. They also highlight the importance of industry support and membership for sustaining and growing the program. Learn about the complexities and mission of Cup of Excellence, and the pivotal role it plays in the specialty coffee industry.Connect with the Ace and Cup of Excellence teams here:https://cupofexcellence.org/https://allianceforcoffeeexcellence.org/‍ ‍••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list