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Great things happen when we plug into community and open ourselves up to the learning process. This is especially true when you begin your own business and apply those things you have learned from your experiences. It opens up entirely new levels. Today on this 36th episode of Rate of Rise, brought to you by our friends at Mill City Roasters, we are talking with Alex Jacob of Vital Coffee Roasters. Alex Jacob is the founder of Vital Coffee Roasters, Head Roaster for Ascension Coffee Roasters, and a 2025 Fellow with The Chain Collaborative. He holds two master's degrees in Public Health and Public Administration and is a licensed Q Grader. His passion for coffee began as a hobby and developed into positions as a barista and roasting assistant during graduate school. It was a desire to combine his passions of community impact and coffee that eventually led him to change careers, leaving the world of healthcare. Alex's aspirations had him seeking ways to better understand the coffee supply chain and how to use coffee as a method of impact. This path of continuous learning and community-focused development is what fuels his work today. We learn: Alex' start as a hobbyist during graduate school How his background in biochemistry influenced his approach to coffee roasting Why building confidence in roasting comes from positive reinforcement and experience Why community interaction is crucial for business success in the coffee industry. Behind Vital Coffee Roasters: a mission to impact the community positively Importance of being open to learning and new ideas. How he adapted his roasting style to meet consumer preferences Why networking and face-to-face interactions are key to building relationships in business The importance of continuous growth and learning are essential for success in entrepreneurship. Links: https://vitalcoffeeroasters.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/vitalcoffeeroasters/ Related episodes: Founder Friday! w/ Rachel Lehman of Crema Coffee Roasters in Nashville, TN 452: Championing the Customer Experience in Coffee w/ 3x SA Barista Champion, Winston Douglas Thomas of Cedar Coffee RoR #25 : Training Up the Next Generation of Roasters w/ Steve Lee of Pocket Knife Consulting + Linea Caffe ROR #24 : Perspectives on Roasting for Espresso w/ Jaroslav Tuček of Doubleshot, Czech Republic Our Sponsor for Rate of Rise! www.millcityroasters.com
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this insightful episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee and Tim discuss SCI's relaunch as a registered nonprofit in the US, their commitment to transparency, and the new Coffee Cuppers Certificate as an alternative to the Q Grader certification.Tim also addresses the courses available for farmers, the current state and history of SCI, and their plans for bridging educational gaps in the coffee industry.Dive into this episode for an in-depth look at the future of coffee education and the values driving SCI's mission.00:00 Introduction and New Role at SCI01:05 Business Advisory Services01:40 Final Episode Announcement02:15 Changes to Q Grader Certification03:01 SCI's Coffee Cuppers Certificate04:10 Professional Development and Transparency05:55 History and Background of SCI07:04 Relaunch and Nonprofit Status09:52 Governance and Educational Programs14:22 Transparency in the Coffee Industry18:44 China's Reaction to SCI24:52 Support for Farmers27:03 Pricing and Course Information31:58 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 5th in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this insightful episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee and Tim discuss SCI's relaunch as a registered nonprofit in the US, their commitment to transparency, and the new Coffee Cuppers Certificate as an alternative to the Q Grader certification.Tim also addresses the courses available for farmers, the current state and history of SCI, and their plans for bridging educational gaps in the coffee industry.Dive into this episode for an in-depth look at the future of coffee education and the values driving SCI's mission.00:00 Introduction and New Role at SCI01:05 Business Advisory Services01:40 Final Episode Announcement02:15 Changes to Q Grader Certification03:01 SCI's Coffee Cuppers Certificate04:10 Professional Development and Transparency05:55 History and Background of SCI07:04 Relaunch and Nonprofit Status09:52 Governance and Educational Programs14:22 Transparency in the Coffee Industry18:44 China's Reaction to SCI24:52 Support for Farmers27:03 Pricing and Course Information31:58 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim discuss the industry's reaction to the recent changes in the Q Grader certification.They explore the polarizing decision by the SCA and CQI to implement new quality evaluation measures during a time of multiple crises in the coffee industry, including price, supply, climate, and logistical issues.The episode features a detailed examination of the challenges faced by industry professionals, the concerns over accessibility and transparency, and the impact on educators and producers.Lee and Tim also address the broader implications of these changes and the need for a balance between certification accessibility and maintaining educational quality.00:00 Introduction to the Polarization in the Coffee Industry00:47 Support and Subscribe to Our Podcast01:10 Welcome and Episode Overview01:22 The Controversial Changes to the Q Program01:33 Cosimo Libardo's Perspective on Industry Changes02:31 Acknowledging the Trauma in Industry Changes03:07 Trust Issues with SCA and CQI04:07 Impact on CQI Instructors and Q Graders04:41 Accessibility and Financial Barriers05:21 Forcing Industry Compliance07:21 Educator and Trainer Dissatisfaction08:29 Quality vs. Accessibility in Education10:10 Professional Development and Certification Challenges11:55 The Real-World Impact on Coffee Professionals19:35 Comparing CVA Certification to CPA26:36 SCA's Role and Industry Expectations27:58 Mastermind Groups and Industry Reflections29:10 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episode29:32 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim discuss the industry's reaction to the recent changes in the Q Grader certification.They explore the polarizing decision by the SCA and CQI to implement new quality evaluation measures during a time of multiple crises in the coffee industry, including price, supply, climate, and logistical issues.The episode features a detailed examination of the challenges faced by industry professionals, the concerns over accessibility and transparency, and the impact on educators and producers.Lee and Tim also address the broader implications of these changes and the need for a balance between certification accessibility and maintaining educational quality.00:00 Introduction to the Polarization in the Coffee Industry00:47 Support and Subscribe to Our Podcast01:10 Welcome and Episode Overview01:22 The Controversial Changes to the Q Program01:33 Cosimo Libardo's Perspective on Industry Changes02:31 Acknowledging the Trauma in Industry Changes03:07 Trust Issues with SCA and CQI04:07 Impact on CQI Instructors and Q Graders04:41 Accessibility and Financial Barriers05:21 Forcing Industry Compliance07:21 Educator and Trainer Dissatisfaction08:29 Quality vs. Accessibility in Education10:10 Professional Development and Certification Challenges11:55 The Real-World Impact on Coffee Professionals19:35 Comparing CVA Certification to CPA26:36 SCA's Role and Industry Expectations27:58 Mastermind Groups and Industry Reflections29:10 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episode29:32 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of 'The Daily Coffee Pro' by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim delve into the complexities of evaluating coffee quality. They discuss the importance of using methods like cupping forms, while highlighting the industry's misalignment with reducing coffee quality to just a score.The conversation also touches upon the controversial new CVA form by the SCA, including its implications, reception, and comparisons to the 2004 cupping form.Tim shares his insights from years of experience in coffee evaluation and sensory education, emphasizing the need for balanced, multi-faceted approaches to coffee quality assessment.00:00 Introduction to Coffee Evaluation01:10 Upcoming Workshop Announcement01:35 Welcome to the Series02:02 The Importance of Open Conversations03:09 The Role of the SCA and CVA06:02 Issues with the 2004 Cupping Form15:55 The Evolution of Coffee Evaluation20:12 The Future of Coffee Certifications35:00 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of 'The Daily Coffee Pro' by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim delve into the complexities of evaluating coffee quality. They discuss the importance of using methods like cupping forms, while highlighting the industry's misalignment with reducing coffee quality to just a score.The conversation also touches upon the controversial new CVA form by the SCA, including its implications, reception, and comparisons to the 2004 cupping form.Tim shares his insights from years of experience in coffee evaluation and sensory education, emphasizing the need for balanced, multi-faceted approaches to coffee quality assessment.00:00 Introduction to Coffee Evaluation01:10 Upcoming Workshop Announcement01:35 Welcome to the Series02:02 The Importance of Open Conversations03:09 The Role of the SCA and CVA06:02 Issues with the 2004 Cupping Form15:55 The Evolution of Coffee Evaluation20:12 The Future of Coffee Certifications35:00 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim discuss the controversial shift from the 2004 Q Grader form to the new CVA form in the coffee industry.Tim expresses concerns about the bulky nature of the CVA form and its impact on high-volume quality control labs in producing countries.The discussion touches on the broader implications for coffee producers, importers, exporters, and the overall supply chain.They highlight the need for the industry to adapt and innovate while also emphasizing the need to address more pressing issues like climate change and economic challenges faced by coffee farmers.00:00 Introduction and Concerns About the CVA Form01:02 Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops Announcement01:49 Introduction to the Daily Coffee Pro Series02:31 Context and Background on the Q Program03:56 Tim Heinze's Role and Experience in the Coffee Industry06:03 Discussion on the Evolution of the Q Program18:54 Concerns About the CVA Form and Data Collection19:48 Future Challenges in the Coffee Industry22:14 Critique of the SCA's Approach29:59 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Tim discuss the controversial shift from the 2004 Q Grader form to the new CVA form in the coffee industry.Tim expresses concerns about the bulky nature of the CVA form and its impact on high-volume quality control labs in producing countries.The discussion touches on the broader implications for coffee producers, importers, exporters, and the overall supply chain.They highlight the need for the industry to adapt and innovate while also emphasizing the need to address more pressing issues like climate change and economic challenges faced by coffee farmers.00:00 Introduction and Concerns About the CVA Form01:02 Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops Announcement01:49 Introduction to the Daily Coffee Pro Series02:31 Context and Background on the Q Program03:56 Tim Heinze's Role and Experience in the Coffee Industry06:03 Discussion on the Evolution of the Q Program18:54 Concerns About the CVA Form and Data Collection19:48 Future Challenges in the Coffee Industry22:14 Critique of the SCA's Approach29:59 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, the discussion covers the impacts of these changes on the specialty coffee community, the lack of transparency from the CQI and SCA, and the future direction of coffee education.They also explore the industry's response, including the creation of the Sustainable Coffee Institute to fill the void left by these changes.Tune in to understand the seismic shift affecting the entire specialty coffee industry and its ramifications.00:00 Introduction and Support Options00:50 Welcome and Guest Introduction02:33 Memorable Events in the Coffee Industry03:44 The Controversial Announcement at SCA Expo10:11 Tim Heinze's Perspective and Background21:01 The Impact on Instructors and the Industry41:20 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: support@mapitforward.org••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the first in a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward. Tim Heinze, the Director of Education of the Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI), and host Lee Safar discuss the recent changes announced to the Q Grader program.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. SCA, CQI, and the "Evolved Q" - https://youtu.be/lpaJTxagZq82. Does the Q Need Evolving? - https://youtu.be/k5V-M1jsPUw3. Issues With The 2004 Cupping Form - https://youtu.be/zs7WzpVhRSg4. Why People Are Polarised by The CVA - https://youtu.be/6J-d0mSbjM05. Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) - https://youtu.be/LsdGyCD8AXYIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, the discussion covers the impacts of these changes on the specialty coffee community, the lack of transparency from the CQI and SCA, and the future direction of coffee education.They also explore the industry's response, including the creation of the Sustainable Coffee Institute to fill the void left by these changes.Tune in to understand the seismic shift affecting the entire specialty coffee industry and its ramifications.00:00 Introduction and Support Options00:50 Welcome and Guest Introduction02:33 Memorable Events in the Coffee Industry03:44 The Controversial Announcement at SCA Expo10:11 Tim Heinze's Perspective and Background21:01 The Impact on Instructors and the Industry41:20 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserArticle referenced in this series:https://www.comunicaffe.it/cosimo-libardo-board-sca-partnership-cqi/Connect with Tim Heinze and Sustainable Coffee Institute (SCI) here:• https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_coffee_institute/• https://www.instagram.com/timheinzesea/• https://www.sci-coffee.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list
Die Übernahme des Q-Grader-Programms durch die SCA und die Einführung des Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) wirbeln die Kaffeewelt durcheinander. In unserem Live-Podcast diskutieren die Ex-Q-Grader und Kaffeeprofis Philipp Schallberger und Benjamin Hohlmann die weitreichenden Auswirkungen dieses Schritts auf die gesamte Branche. Wir beleuchten kritisch die Art und Weise der Einführung – von vielen als "Top-Down" und wenig koordiniert empfunden – und fangen Reaktionen von Branchenkennern ein. Dabei trennen wir die Nachricht vom Sender, um die tatsächlichen Stärken und Schwächen des neuen CVA-Systems sachlich zu analysieren. Zusätzlich kommen zahlreiche Stimmen aus der Branche zu Wort, um ein umfassendes Bild der aktuellen Stimmung und der Zukunftsperspektiven zu zeichnen.
In this episode, Morten Münchow talks with Morten Wennersgaard, co-founder of Nordic Approach, about how cupping methods evolve from trading desks to lab calibration to consumer-facing storytelling. They cover:Using the 2004 SCA 100-point form and Cup of Excellence protocols in procurementSupplementing scores with complexity, intensity & core flavor categoriesAligning internal teams through rapid panel calibration exercisesTranslating lab data into clear, engaging descriptors for roasters and end-consumersA preview of Nordic Approach's 2025 Autumn Cupping eventWhether you're a coffee buyer, Q Grader, roaster, or enthusiast, you'll discover practical insights on making sensory data work at every level of the coffee supply chain.
This week we talk perimenopause with our guest, Lucy Cox, a 33-year-old endurance athlete from Devon. Lucy takes us through her journey as she balances exercise and hormones!! https://www.getoutinit.events/ - Our website; come check us out and sign up for our newsletter! You'll get bunches of fun freebies and up-to-the-minute info on our Get Out In It sports camps. Find us on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2NpPBc-irzTwu48_1ZSqA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091353277028 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getout_in_it/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetOutInIt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/GetOutInIt/ Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5X1B1T5K35CzwuMql7i06j?si=87bc3af7f7034f50 Weekly Roast: https://girlswhogrindcoffee.com/products/girl-crush-el-salvador-natural?variant=39593312780362 Girl Crush is our current coffee crush for espresso-based drinks, consider it the house espresso from the Girls Who Grind Coffee Clubhouse. Sometimes single-origin, sometimes a blend but always from incredible female producers and consistently delivering a perfectly balanced and full-bodied cup. A medium roast profile that creates a superb all-rounder that is sweet and silky smooth with subtle acidity making it an absolute dreamboat in both black and milk-based drinks with very little faff required to really bring her full flavour profile to light. We promise she'll be a crowd-pleaser. This easy-to-work-with coffee shines with the traditional espresso recipe of 18g in/36g out extracting between 28-30 seconds, but we'll be honest, we've found GC to be so forgiving, it's actually harder to brew a bad espresso with this coffee than it is to brew a banging one. Girls Who Grind We are an independent, female-founded specialty coffee roastery. To drive towards a more equal industry, we source 100% of our coffees from women producers with the focus on visibility, representation, and celebration. Girls Who Grind Coffee is an all-female specialty coffee roastery owned by Casey LaLonde. Casey, originally from Upstate New York, had the dream of starting her own coffee business for as long as she can remember and there's nothing she's ever had as much passion for. She has happy childhood memories of her house filling up with the smell of coffee brewing in the mornings and became passionate about producer relationships after studying power dynamics for her Sociology degree. Casey started off her career in a cupping lab and roastery where she learned how to cup and roast. She also assisted on Q-Grader courses. She enjoyed the experience of working in a lab but learned two things. 1.She wanted to work for herself. 2. She wanted to be involved in green buying and producer relationships. After moving to the UK in 2009 and two daughters later, she was ready to start her dream business. She founded GWGC along with a previous co-founder, Fi O'Brien, in 2017. Coffee is a wonderful world, but it's also not always a fair and equal one. GWGC recongnises the inequalities women face in coffee and sets out to help create an industry where women felt seen and celebrated for everything they bring to the table and have their voices heard. Hence why we made the conscious decision to focus solely on buying coffee from female producers, sharing their stories to the world, giving them the recognition they rightly deserve for the incredible work that they do.
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Welcome to our special episode from Coffee Fest live on the show floor interviews from New Orleans, 2024! To start us off we will be talking with Turgay Yildizli of Specialty Turkish Coffee, followed by Doron Petersan of Sticky Fingers Sweets and eats, then a great conversation with Jonathan Riethmaier of Mammoth Coffee in New Orleans. Turgay Yildizli Istanbul native Turgay Yildizli, who now lives in New Orleans, is the founder of Specialty Turkish Coffee, a company established in 2014 that offers everything one needs to make specialty Turkish coffee, from equipment to tutorials. He works as a consultant around the globe, helping coffee companies to develop their Turkish coffee programs. Specialty Turkish Coffee also offers certification workshops in Turkish coffee brewing. Turgay has made it his mission to improve the standards of Turkish Coffee and raise it up to the place it deserves in the specialty coffee community. He's a certified Q Grader and roaster. He was the 2013 World Cezve/Ibrik (Turkish Coffee) Champion, he has also represented Turkey in the Brewers Cup and Coffee in Good Spirits Championship. https://www.specialtyturkishcoffee.com/ Doron Petersan Doron Petersan is the owner and founder of Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats in Washington, DC. As a New Yorker-turned-vegan transplant and craving traditional guilt-laden foods, Doron Petersan was determined to unlock the secrets of creating their plant-based counterparts—that didn't' taste like it. Armed with a Bachelors degree in Dietetics from the University of Maryland, she embraced her food-science knowledge and love for all things delicious. The Sticky Fingers brand represents the mission to create a plant-based space in the food industry for everyone to enjoy via direct outreach, direct to consumer, cpg and retail locations. Sticky Fingers has been making waves and serving up treats to fans far and wide, including celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Bethenny Frankel, and Ellen DeGeneres. Accolades for the bakery include ‘Food Network's Cupcake Wars and battled to claim the competition's grand prize, twice. Doron has been featured on The Cooking Channel's Not My Mama's Meals with Bobby Deen as well as NBC's The Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda. She has contributed articles and recipes to Vegetarian Times and Reader's Digest. The bakery's recipe book, Sticky Fingers' Sweets, was released on February 16, 2012, by Avery of Penguin Group USA. https://stickyfingersbakery.com/ Jonathan Riethmaier Jonathan's journey into specialty coffee has spanned nearly two decades and included roles as barista, trainer, marketer and roaster. In 2016, Jonathan and his wife, Darlene, co-founded Mammoth Espresso, a specialty coffee retail shop in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2021, Jonathan established Mammoth Coffee Company, a roasting and wholesale business. Jonathan heads up the roasting, production and sourcing departments of Mammoth, in addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of running a cafe and wholesale business. https://mammothcoffee.co/ Related episodes: 219 : Building a Winning Food Program w/ Marilei Denila, Culinary R&D Manager, Go Get em Tiger 274 : Crafting Specialty Drinks in your Shop w/ Matt Foster” 129 : Founder Friday w/ Casey & Jeremy Miller of The Mudhouse, St. Louis, MO SPECIAL: Coffee Fest Live! Chicago 2022 Part 1 w/ Luke Waite, Kris Christian, and Perfect Cube SPECIAL! Part 2 | Coffee Fest Anaheim 2023 w/ Steve Chang of Copa Vida Cafe and Jon Ferguson of Coffee Tech Central Sponsor: www.coffeefest.com
Learning to roast and hone one's skill in the craft is a difficult task. Add to that the pursuit of competition and leading an entire department of a to U.S. coffee business and you have yourself one very talented coffee professional. Today I am thrilled to interview the new U.S. Roasting Champion, Eduardo Choza! Eduardo is the Director of Coffee at Mayorga Coffee. He oversees the operations of E-commerce and Coffee Education & Training for Mayorga Coffee. Among being a talented roaster he is a Q-Grader and 3x US Coffee Roasting Championship Finalist. And now 2024 US Roasting Champion! Eduardo is a father of two and proud son of hardworking Mexican immigrants. His motivation to compete came from wanting to represent something larger than himself. I compete to represent the largest organic Latino-owned roastery; to represent the immigrants and children of immigrants who work there; to represent the producers and pickers in those beautiful coffee growing lands; to represent his family and families who had the courage to cross borders and seek opportunities for future generations; and to represent my culture. In our conversation we discuss Eduardo's journey on coffee, approach to roasting, the competition experience, how he leads and teaches, and the drive for representation in coffee that fuels his career. Links: www.mayorgacoffee.com Related Episodes: 451: Business Growth, Integrity, and Coffee Farmer Equity w/ Martin Mayorga of Mayorga Coffee 352: Music, Culture, and Coffee w/ Hip Hop Artist, Propaganda 444: Founder Friday! w/ Julia Peixoto Peters of Peixoto Coffee, Arizona 338: A Conversation w/ Martell Mason of The Sepia Coffee Project, Detroit, Michigan RoR # 21 : Data, Community, and the Art of Roasting w/ U.S. Roasters Champion Andrew Coe of Elevator Coffee Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Get the best brewer and tool for batch espresso, iced lattes, and 8 minute cold brew! www.groundcontrol.coffee The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series! www.pacificfoodservice.com
2024HOTELEX上海，咖啡免费喝，庄园主免费见，不见不散！播客结尾有重磅限时福利等你来领～本期播客中间部分00:05:23-01:26:08为英文专访（带翻译）；开头、结尾各5分钟是和极光圈的中文对谈，做介绍和信息补充，可以根据下方『本期内容』内时间戳跳转至感兴趣的内容。回顾2023咖友们喝过的十佳咖啡榜单，一支来自埃塞俄比亚的Hamasho Village Lot 2 74158 必须榜上有名。这支咖啡带我们认识了来自阿联酋的精品咖啡品牌——Archers Coffee射手咖啡。经由极光圈的推荐，让一票咖友们深深入坑，顶级咖啡的风味与香气，埃塞的价格，谁不会心动呢？不信你听听大家的年终盘点「和老饕们闲话买豆圣经2.0」https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episode/65c41c994502b2a7426735e2，让我们对这个来自中东的品牌升起了更多的好奇...五年前，Archers Coffee的其中两位创始人，Frederick和Kemal因一次偶遇, 让同为精品咖啡从业者的俩人惺惺相惜，开始共事。彼时，阿联酋的精品咖啡市场还是一片蓝海。有趣的是，他们二人都不是阿联酋本地人，Frederick来自菲律宾，Kemal来自印尼。他们凭着对咖啡的一腔热情和无所畏惧的胆识，2018年在异乡和其他伙伴共同成立Archers Coffee射手咖啡。仅仅六年的时间，一个寂寂无名的品牌迅速成长为阿联酋精品咖啡的一张"镶金"名片！ 这发展速度都能赶得上国内的高铁了创始人Fredrick与Kemal自品牌成立开始，一直都没有间断地比赛，为了在竞争激烈的阿联酋拿到好成绩，大家不惜代价地卖最好的生豆、请最好的教练、不间断的练习。Frederick坦言，最初为了得到阿联酋精品咖啡圈的认可，走上了比赛的道路。面对竞争选手的强硬资源，一直跟冠军失之交臂的Frederick，终于在2023年11月阿联酋的冲煮赛场上，代表Archers Coffee拿下了他首个属于团队的冠军。在赛场上，拿着奖杯的他与Kemal搭肩并行，掩面落泪，是真的感慨吧！射手咖啡去年在国内爱好者圈子里可谓是大红大紫，令咖友们津津乐道的是他家的生豆资源，各产区的顶级名庄，都是他们的合作伙伴。Fredrick谈及与生产者及咖农们的合作，坦诚地说，他们选择的合作庄园，要么是彼此信任的朋友，要么是在国际上有良好声誉的庄园。而Hamasho Village的故事，恰恰是从阴差阳错开始的...至于阿联酋的咖啡爱好者，其实跟咱们国人也没什么两样，也热衷于不同产地批次、对比年份产季，热衷于学习，爱好收集专业证书，也爱在家里摆辣妈、Slayer、EK43！经由射手的讲述，能看到一个真实、鲜活的的中东咖啡市场。『本期嘉宾』Frederick BejoUAE Brewers Champ. 2024 冠军UAE Brewers Champ. 2021 亚军Archers联合创始人Archers生豆买家Q Arabica GraderQ Processing ProKemal RisyadArchers联合创始人Archers首席烘焙师National Barista Champ 2022 ,2023 , 2024 亚军Brewers Cup 2019 季军Q Grader & Processing Enthusiast宇Greenhands生豆贸易联合创始人Coffeehands咖啡烘焙联合创始人Arctic Circle Kaffa极光圈咖啡创始人JansonArctic Circle Kaffe联合创始人『本期内容』Table of Contents Introduction00:01:18 在中国市场备受欢迎的射手咖啡00:05:23 寻豆师Frederick00:06:55 首席烘焙师Kemal选手和竞赛00:10:33 新晋阿联酋冲煮冠军Frederick的竞赛经历00:17:07 连续三年咖啡师亚军Kemal的竞赛经历00:23:06 在竞争激烈的阿联酋比赛，用什么咖啡豆？00:31:01 冠军的冲煮框架：无限滤杯+聪明杯产地和咖农00:33:48 为什么射手的生豆资源这么好？00:39:09 烘焙部分后移了00:39:14 The story of Hamasho Village lot200:49:11 持续地和优秀的咖农合作00:52:40 射手：我们只卖86分以上的咖啡Archers Coffee品牌00:55:06 什么让射手成为优秀的世界烘焙品牌？01:05:22 在阿联酋的咖啡培训业务01:07:26 在埃塞产区的后置处理Q课阿联酋的咖啡市场业态01:10:24 家庭爱好者正在成为发烧友01:13:47 阿联酋的精品咖啡氛围Archers眼里的中国市场01:17:28 Archers在中国01:26:08 极光圈、Coffeehands、Greenhands01:26:54 HOTELEX：咖啡免费喝，庄园主免费见01:30:21 重磅限时福利01:31:05 多重福利 『延伸资料』Frederick-Archers CoffeeKemal-Archers Coffee『本期主播』 一岢 YIKE俣佳 YUJIA如果你喜欢我们的节目内容,请记得订阅频道。推荐您在小宇宙App,苹果Podcasts, Spotify，豆瓣播客等泛用性客户端收听我们的节目,你还可以通过喜马拉雅,网易云音乐,QQ音乐,Google podcast等平台收听我们的节目。如果您喜欢我们的内容，请别忘了在小宇宙App给我们留言、点赞，在苹果Podcast给我们五星好评，也请多分享播客给朋友们！如果希望支持我们，可以通过“爱发电”平台打赏：https://afdian.net/a/coffeeplusYYY片头音乐: Modern Attempt片尾音乐:Dove Love - Quincas Moreira『留言互动』 小红书:@Coffeeplus播客 @Yujia_66微信公众号:Coffeeplus播客也可以搜索添加微信Fishplus_wx, 记得备注“播客”哦，邀请您进入微信社群～如果你喜欢我们的节目内容,请记得「订阅频道」。如果你对本期节目感兴趣,可以在微信公众号 - Coffeeplus播客,豆瓣小组Coffeeplus播客,以及新浪微博@Coffeeplus播客与我们互动交流。推荐您在小宇宙App,苹果Podcast, Spotify等泛用性客户端收听我们的节目,你还可以通过喜马拉雅,网易云音乐,QQ音乐,Google podcast, 平台收听我们的节目。如果喜欢我们的节目,请别忘了在小宇宙App上给我们留言互动,在苹果Podcast给我们五星好评。如针对本期节目有任何疑问,欢迎私信留言给我们,做进一步交流。也可以搜索添加微信Fishplus_wx, 备注“播客”,我们添加您进微信交流。
Show notes: [1:25] How Paul started and how it took him to where he is now [8:36] Balancing health and business success [11:16] Meditation and its impacts [18:21] On family, personal growth, and wellness [25:54] Understanding Specialty Coffee [33:17] Outro Who is Paul Schlader? Paul is a certified Q-Grader, which is held by less than 1,000 people in the country, and it allows him to travel all over the world and score high-quality coffee, helping farmers earn the highest premiums for their products. He discovered his true love for coffee after he tasted an Ethiopian natural processed coffee back in 2008. His attention to detail and desire to always pursue product excellence have been the driving force behind his work over the last 14 years building Birch Coffee. Connect with Paul: Website: https://www.birchcoffee.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-schlader-52324a42/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
Tanzania is well known the world over for growing and exporting wonderful and iconic coffees. Mostly every coffee professional has enjoyed a Tanzania Peaberry coffee. Yet, much like most coffee farming countries, Tanzanias internal consumption nd availability of great roasted coffee to locals was limited at the very best. Enter Leo Ferreira and Puzzle Coffee Shop. For the past 8 years now Leo, his wife, and team have been running and growing Puzzle Coffee as a hub of coffee education, excellence in roasting, quality, and hospitality. In those years Puzzle has been a catalyst for change in Tanzania as they source great local coffee, and origins beyond to expand horizons invest in the community. Leo is a certified AST in both roasting and Barista, a Q-Grader, a post graduate of the Coffee Excellence Program, and a sought after consultant/trainer. In this discussion we talk about the journey of putting it all together, lessons learned, keys to success, and what pieces of the puzzle Leo and the team are currently working on putting together. Links: @leomarinhoferreira https://www.puzzlecoffeeshop.com/ Related episodes: 247 : Founder Friday! w/ Ritesh Doshi, CEO of Spring Valley Coffee, Nairobi, Kenya 332: Founder Friday! w/ Iman Kusumaputra & Putri Yulandari of Kopikalyan, Jakarta, Indonesia 289 : Founder Friday w/ Ochen Simon Eidodo of Chariots Coffees, Uganda! 194 : Encore Episode! Leadership in the Cafe: 10 Steps to being a People First Leader | Aired January 17 2017 066: Shaping and Developing your Team w/ Beth Garrison Visit our awesome Sponsors! GROUND BREAKING BREWING MADE SIMPLE! www.groundcontrol.coffee THE BEST PLANT-BASED BEVERAGES ON THE PLANET! www.Pacificfoodservice.com Reach out to KTTS! chris@keystotheshop.com
This is the 5th of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this final episode of the series, Rana gives us insight into the specialty coffee professional in Lebanon and how opportunities are presenting themselves as the industry gains momentum.Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 5th of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this final episode of the series, Rana gives us insight into the specialty coffee professional in Lebanon and how opportunities are presenting themselves as the industry gains momentum.Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this episode of our series, we explore the coffee consumer in Lebanon and their relationship with specialty coffee.Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 4th of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this episode of our series, we explore the coffee consumer in Lebanon and their relationship with specialty coffee.Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 3rd of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this episode of our series, Rana takes us through the landscape of specialty coffee as an industry in Lebanon.Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 3rd of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this episode of our series, Rana takes us through the landscape of specialty coffee as an industry in Lebanon.Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this episode of our series, Rana helps us understand the challenges of surviving as a business in a hyperinflationary environment as well as the other ongoing crisis' in Lebanon causing chaos for business owners. Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this episode of our series, Rana helps us understand the challenges of surviving as a business in a hyperinflationary environment as well as the other ongoing crisis' in Lebanon causing chaos for business owners. Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the first of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this first episode of our series with Rana on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, we explore the impacts of hyperinflation on the coffee value chain in Lebanon. Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the first of a 5-part series with Lebanese coffee professional and cafe owner Rana Hassanieh. Rana is the co-founder of Edda Arabica Coffee in Beruit, Lebanon, certified SCA AST, certified Q Grader, and the Founder of Barista Hustle Arabic. In this series, Rana breaks down what it's been like running a cafe in an environment of hyperinflation.In this first episode of our series with Rana on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, we explore the impacts of hyperinflation on the coffee value chain in Lebanon. Connect with Rana and Edda Arabica Coffee here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-hassanieh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edda.arabica.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/rana.h.Ibrahim https://www.mapitforward.coffee ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
As an industry, our flavor preferences turn into what we market, which turn communicates a message about quality and what people should care about when it comes to "the best" coffees. Too often we are content to let the our message be incredibly narrow regarding flavors and preferences. Without context this leaves a lot of great coffee that may be more enjoyable for the consumer, at a disadvantage. On this Rate of Rise episode we will be talking about tools to bridge the flavor preference gap with coffee legend, Phil Beattie of Dillanos Coffee Roasters! Phillip Beattie is the Director of Coffee for Dillanos Coffee Roasters. He is an experienced coffee industry leader with over 20 years in roasting, sourcing and quality control. Known for his contagious energy and passionate leadership. He served as chair the Roasters Guild, been on international cupping juries, and has been a certified Q Grader. He had the privilege of roasting for two United States Barista Champions, once in 2015 and again in 2019. Phillip feels fortunate and blessed to work in the world of coffee. In our conversation Phil gives us wonderful insights on the state of roasting, how we market, and what tools or system changes are needed to correct the current imbalance that favors our own tastes vs that of the consumer. We cover: Links: www.dillanos.com Related Episodes: 282 : How to Listen to your Customers 196 : Understanding Customer Preferences w/ Peter Giuliano Transcript RoR #17 : Evolving Our Approach to Cupping w/ Charlie Habegger of Royal Coffee Visit our sponsor ROAST MAGAZINE and subscribe!
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Reuben explain some of the processes necessary for training roasting employees. They also discuss the evolving needs for technology and training on how to process orders. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
Get amped up, because the Sundae Funday Scoop Troop is on a caffeine buzz this week! Carolyn and Marcello welcome their dear friend and coffee/pastry/marketing expert, Maris Mokey, for a tasting of Talenti Coffee Chocolate Chip gelato! They laugh, they argue, and they don't let Farmer Armor Frey overstay his welcome. Follow Maris on Instagram @CakesByMaris! Follow along on our tasting adventures on Instagram @SundaeFundayPodcast and send us your flavor suggestions by DM or email us at SundaeFunayPodcast@gmail.com. You can also see what Carolyn's been baking lately on Instagram @BlackBunnyTreats and find out about her upcoming baking classes.
En Por Fin No Es Lunes hemos redescubierto el café gracias al recuerdo de unas manzanas y a un experto cafetero llamado Nolo Botana, certificado como Q Grader por el Quality Coffee Institute y cofundador de ''Hola Coffe''.
Miguel is a world barista championship head judge as well as a Q-grader. In this in-depth interview we cover the barista championships and how they have changed over the years and what new rule changes have been implemented. Miguel also talks about coffee cupping and what it takes to become a Q-Grader. There is gobs of information in this episode and Miguel has a depth of knowledge to share.
Innovation in the coffee industry is no longer just about large companies tweaking their standard equipment, but it is becoming democratized through small companies bringing their ideas to market through networking, research, and good old fashioned hard work. Today we are going to be talking with 2 of the 3 founders of one such company who sought to create the brew they always wanted but could not find. WE sit down with Michael Butterworth and Ozgur Jerdan of Etkin Design! Etkin believes that when brewing coffee, you shouldn't have to choose between batch size and quality. If you brew coffee for your friends and family, you're often stuck making multiple batches. The Etkin Dripper is a new, flat-bottom coffee dripper optimized to make up to one liter of coffee. Its proprietary design helps ensure an even extraction and ideal brew time resulting in a sweeter, more full-bodied cup of coffee. Michael is a long time industry pro who has been a Q Grader, competitor, cafe trainer, and is an active AST certified trainer Ozgur is from Istabul,Turkey where the brewer is made with local porcelain and has a long history in academia around ESL, education, and organizational direction. Aaron O'Neal is the other cofounder who is not present in this interview. His history and expertise is in the work of media and marketing consultation and leadership as well as a deep love and enthusiasm for coffee. In our conversation today we explore the story of how these three friends conceptualized and brought this brewer to market, the relationships, challenges, and what their story means for innovation, hospitality, and how we enjoy coffee at home. We Cover: Unique journey to market Hospitality Proper brewing geometry Creating ease for hosting Relationships in business Crowd funding and democratizing innovation Building trust with the manufacturer Turkish culture of hospitality Is home brewing tech too complex? Consumer journey and goals Links: https://etkincoffee.com/ @etkindesign Related episodes: 016: Raising the Bar on your Customer Experience w/ Michael Butterworth 360: Encore Episode! Hosting Consumer Coffee Classes: 7 Tips for Success Sustainability Series #4 : Consumer 092 : Tony “Tonx” Konecny of Yes Plz : Consumer Accessibility, roasting, 3rd wave, subscription 349 : Talking About 21st Century Coffee w/ Kenneth Davids 216 : Helping your Customers Brew at Home w/ Brian Beyke , I Brew my own Coffee Podcast 333: Bridging the Professional and Home Barista Gap w/ Lance Hedrick of Onyx Coffee Lab Interested in leveling up your coffee shop? Click here to schedule a free consulting discovery call with KTTS Click here to book a formal one-on-one consulting call! Visit our amazing Sponsors! www.groundcontrol.coffee www.pacficfoodservice.com www.coffeefest.com
How long should you let your coffee age after roast? Is freshest always best? How can we ensure our customers get the coffee at its peak? These are some of the questions that we explore around the topic of ideal resting times for roasted coffee, the myths around freshness, and the best practices for managing your coffee's flavor life cycle. In this episode of RoR from Roast Magazine we are exploring the new data associated with ideal resting times for coffee based on a study recently conducted and written about in Roast and the implication it has for you, the customer, and the farmers. We are talking with the person who conducted this study, President of Cafe Kreyol, Joey Stazzone. Joey Stazzone is the President (and Chief Coffee Hunter) of Cafe Kreyol. In 2012 Stazzone took his experience with chemistry, cross breeding, and backyard botany, and began working in developing countries with the goal of creating sustainable employment, through specialty coffee. Through a decade of hands-on experience working with producers, he has become an expert in fermentations and post harvest processing. Stazzone has been a licensed Q Grader since 2015, and became a CQI Lecturer on Quality Evaluation in 2022. He has been on the international jury for the Bolivia Quality Cup Presidential Tournament 4 times, and has given dozens of lectures on Direct and Transparent Trading as well as Fermentations and Post Harvest Processing. Through his work at Cafe Kreyol, he provides consulting to hundreds of producers a year, conducting experiments on coffee fermentations, pH testing, and post harvest processing, in order to help them develop the best possible product. Recently his company completed a scientific study on post roast resting times, and the impact on sensory evaluation which can be found HERE In our conversation we cover: Standard understanding of resting a degassing Relaying accurate information Cafe Kreyol's experiment and results Tools and methods for evaluation How to use resting data in your Roastery Surprising results of long term degassing Roasting fast or slow and the impact on degassing How does this work with blends? Freshness and Marketing Subscribe to Roast Magazine! Use code "ROR" to get $5 off Links: www.cafekreyol.com www.roastmagazine.com Related Episodes: RoR #1: A Conversation w/ Anne Cooper of Equilibrium Master Roasters RoR #2: Exploring Quality Control w/ Spencer Turer of Coffee Enterprises RoR #3: Making Contingency Planning a Reality w/ Andi Trindle Mersch of Philz Coffee RoR #4: Practical Thermal Dynamics w/ Candice Madison of Royal Coffee / The Crown Oak RoR #5: Time and Color in Roasting w/ Morten Munchow of Coffee Mind” RoR #6: Buying Less and Doing More w/ Ever Meister RoR #7 Illustrative Sample Roasting w/ Mike Ebert of Firedancer Coffee Consultants ROR #8 How Post-Harvest Processing Impacts Flavor w/ Siva Subramanian and Byron Holcomb of Olam Food Ingredients RoR #9 Inside the Roaster's Tool Kit w/ Kat Melheim of Black and White Coffee and The Coffee People Zine RoR #10 : What Your Broker Wishes You Knew w/ Scott Merle of La Minita Coffee RoR #11 : Exploring Scent w/ Sandra Elisa Loofbourow RoR #12 : Inside Coffee Packaging w/ Ever Meister RoR #13 : The NORM ROAST Protocol w/ Dave Baxter RoR #14: How to Roast New Processing Methods w/ Mike Ebert RoR #15 : Managing LTL Freight and the Nuances of green Shipping w/ Evan Gilman of Royal Coffee
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Jeremy Moore of Bonlife Coffee in Cleveland, TN to discuss coffee tasting notes. In particular the flavor wheel. They explain what it is and how it is used in a way that anyone can understand. They also talk about some of the other tools they use including the sensory lexicon. Jeremy also shares details of how Bonlife Coffee has evolved and found ways to discover the best coffees you can buy. KEY TAKEAWAYS The original flavor wheel, which was produced in 1995, had to be updated to keep pace with changes in the way coffee was being roasted. The new wheel is more scientifically based and considers how everyday coffee drinkers perceive taste. Initially, the core flavors are identified, which are in the middle of the wheel. Coffee tasting also involves smelling the coffee to pick up the fragrance and aroma, which feeds into the taster's assessment of what flavors are present. In the same way that sommeliers do for wine, coffee tasters have to constantly practice before they can identify different flavor notes and assess the coffee properly. There are food items coffee tasters can sample to improve their understanding of what each section of the flavor wheel should taste like. Some tasters use both Counter Culture's and the SCA's flavor wheel together. On the wheel, the flavor notes are quantifiably related to each other. How is explained in the podcast. BEST MOMENTS‘When we are talking about flavor, we´re not just talking about the taste…. ´‘The more you can pick out some of those individual scents, the more you are likely to be dealing with a really exceptional coffee.'‘Process is becoming a very big part of what you're tasting. Especially in the most unique and differentiated coffees.' GUEST RESOURCESGUEST - Jeremy Moore of Bonlife Coffee in Cleveland, TN - https://www.bonlifecoffee.com/ EPISODE RESOURCESSCA Coffee Flavor Wheel - https://atlanticspecialtycoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/SCA_TasterWheel_English_8.5x11.pdf Counter Culture Flavor Wheel - https://counterculturecoffee.com/learn/resource-center/coffee-tasters-flavor-wheel World Coffee Research Sensory Lexicon - https://worldcoffeeresearch.org/resources/sensory-lexiconVALUABLE RESOURCESAward-winning single-origin specialty coffee: https://umblecoffee.com/ You're disciplined and high achieving. You never settle. Shouldn't the fuel that helps you reach your goals be held to those same standards? Instead of a crash-inducing cup of jo, you need coffee with optimal antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. A coffee so good that you can drink it black. At Umble Coffee, we only roast specialty-grade arabica coffee from around the world with cupping scores 84 and above. Don't sabotage yourself in pursuing your goals - drink coffee that tastes better and is better for you. No crash, great taste, and better long-term health benefits. That's Umble Coffee. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umblecoffee/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umblecoffee/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/umblecoffee ABOUT THE HOSTAs a coffee lover, physician, chemical engineer, serial entrepreneur, competitive runner, writer, and family man, Kenneth knows what it's like to push yourself to achieve goals very few accomplish. He's one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States as he's a multi-year US Coffee Roasters' Competition Finalist. He created Umble Coffee Co with the belief that, if sourced and roasted right, coffee can taste phenomenal and be good for you. “Life's too short to drink bad coffee.” Podcast DescriptionCoffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. The host, Kenneth Thomas, starts with the most basic questions about coffee and builds your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you're a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you! Season 1 is all about coffee's journey from seed to shelf!BUY COFFEE!: https://umblecoffee.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Nathan, Brad Joshua and Reuben unpack the experience of becoming a certified Q-Grader. Both Joshua and Reuben are certified Q-Graders and they were able to speak on the process of their testing and compare their experiences both in pandemic and post pandemic. "We have gone through class and training and have been in the coffee industry for long enough to where our sensory skills are developed in order to officially and are certifiably able to grade coffee." - Joshua Parvin Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
Talking with former student of mine Sebastian Ramirez about his tips for new coffee shop entrepreneurs. Cafetal Coffee is a Specialty Coffee shop located near ASU in Tempe, Arizona. offering coffee from their family farm in Colombia and serving Latin infused breakfast and lunch! Sebastian was very generous and shared a lot of useful tips for everybody who is thinking to open a cafe or a coffee shop. 00:00 Introducing Sebastian Ramirez Cafetal Coffee 00:48 Sebastian's First Coffee Experience 02:14 Is taking a Q Grader course a good way to start a coffee shop? Why does Sebastian work with coffee 07:08 Why start a coffee shop? The foundation story of Cafetal Coffee. 12:30 About Cafetal Coffee's coffee shop menu. Do sweet drinks, QR codes, and pastries belong to a specialty coffee shop? 25:50 Tips for how to buy a coffee shop? 31:30 The largest expenses when running a coffee shop 37:13 How do you find baristas and employees for your coffee shop? 39:25 Profit sharing, employee-owned coffee shop, and other "crazy" ideas for keeping your coffee shop staff happy and motivated. 51:12 Does it make sense for a coffee shop to roast its coffee? What is the ideal size of a coffee roaster for a coffee shop? 1:06:05 what other products except coffee make a coffee shop profitable? 1:13:11 ❤️ for Ukraine 1:15:58 What margins should one use to make a coffee shop profitable? 1:20:30 The Best coffee in the world is ... 1:25:26 What is the most profitable food product in a restaurant?
In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Reuben and Josh answer some of the most frequently asked questions they receive about roasting. They answer questions like, "what is the difference between dark, medium and light roast?" or answering to the topic of adding flavors to coffee in the roasting process. Reuben and Josh also share their personal growth stories of how they became the baristas that they are today. "its part of our philosophy. we like to enhance the hard work that the farmers done, so we don't add anything. We just use our roasting techniques to bring our the natural flavors that come in the coffee anyways. That's where the flavors come from." - Josh Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
Aaron MacDougall is the owner of Broadsheet Coffee Roasters in Cambridge, MA. He worked in finance for 20 years and was mainly a tea drinker until he moved to Hawaii and encountered delicious island-roasted coffee. He took his knowledge from home brewing and roasting into starting a cafe in Massachusetts where specialty coffee was majorly lacking. Aaron has since gained his Q Grader certification and placed seventh place in the 2022 US Roaster Championship. Drop by their shop or order their coffee beans online. Support a local business and try delicious coffee as you pass through Massachusetts! Looking for other shops to visit around Massachusetts? These are the shops recommended by Aaron: Curio Coffee in Cambridge, MA George Howell Coffee in Acton, Boston, and Newtonville, MA Little Wolf Coffee in Ipswich, MA Tokava in Jamaica Plain, MA Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states. Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at baristatalkshow@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baristatalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baristatalk/support
In this episode, Nathan and Brad interview Baba Java's roaster and International team lead, Reuben and Josh. This episode serves as the second of three to introduce the art of roasting and all that it entails. "A lot of it is where you're located. If you have enough water to do a wash process," said Brad. "Up until the 1850's, there was no wash process. it was natural fermentation up until then." - Brad "The honey process just means its fermented in that layer that Brad called the "flesh", the mucilage is the technical term; the outer skin. And you ferment it just in that flesh," said Josh. "It looks like honey thats why its called the honey process. It's the color of it. The color of the seed after that has been removed." - Josh "They call it anaerobic fermentation because the stuff around it, the mucilage or the fruit, is withdrawn from oxygen. Sometimes they use a water bath kind of like the wash process, in just the whole fruit. And sometimes they use actual tanks where they just take all the oxygen out. So it just means without oxygen" - Josh Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
In this episode, Nathan and Brad interview Baba Java's roaster and International team lead, Reuben and Josh. This episode serves as the first of three to introduce the art of roasting and all that it entails. "We roast medium because that's our roast philosophy. We want to have...we want to accentuate and we want to highlight the natural flavors that are present in this coffee and the coffees we get. we select these coffees because of their natural flavors and we want to highlight the hard work that the farmers have done to grow these coffees as well." - Reuben "That second phase, that development phase, is really integral to how the flavor of your coffee is going to come out in the end." - Reuben Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
For this 4th episode of the Rate of Rise Live Series! This time we sit down with one of my favorite roasters, Anne Cooper of Equilibrium Master Roasters to learn how to teach others to roast! The RoR Live Series is a project in partnership with Roast Magazine taking the popular RoR series on Keys to the Shop and to the SCA 2022 Global EXPO in Boston where we have some live face-to-face interviews with 10 of the coffee industry's brightest minds With over 25 yrs working in the coffee industry, Anne is an Australian Roaster who has gained extensive experience in many areas of the coffee industry as Barista, Café Owner/Manager, National Barista Trainer & Assessor, Head Roaster/Roasting Production Manager at both a National & International level. A certified Q Grader she regular judges competitions worldwide. With her consulting company, Equilibrium Master Roasters, Anne continues to develop her extensive roasting skills & knowledge with exposure to a wide range of roasting companies & machines and various roasting techniques / industry relevant processes & protocols – she is really passionate about passing on skills & knowledge to the next generation of flame keepers. In this conversation we dig into how a roaster should approach teaching someone to roast. If you have an apprentice roaster or are thinking you may want to train up some help then this episode will be very insightful. We cover: Keys to building a curriculum Realistic time frames and structure Education, communication, teaching decisiveness Learning to teach and tasting unrealized potential Patience and building confidence Creating a learning environment What we can get wrong about education Click here tp watch video of this interview on Roast magazine's YouTube channel! Subscribe to Roast Magazine! (Use code "ROR" to get $5 bucks off your subscription) Links: Equilibrium Master Roasters: www.eqmr.com.au www.keystotheshop.com Consulting and coaching: chris@keystotheshop.com
In this episode, Josh and Reuben interview multiple guests live at SCA (Speciality Coffee Association). They speak with professionals in all facets of the coffee industry in short interviews throughout their time at the convention. Take a listen to hear from producers, competitors, baristas and more! "Coffee brings joy. coffee brings laughter. and meeting with so many coffee enthusiasts has been the best highlight of this expo." - Peter Joshua Parvin is the Baba Java International Lead and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his dad, Nathan Parvin in 2017. Josh serves as both a big visionary and day-to-day manager at Baba Java Coffee. Reuben Parsons is the Roast Master at Baba Java Coffee. He is also a certified Q-Grader and continues to improve his roasting abilities by furthering his education. He is also an Aussie with a cool accent. Rachel Parvin is the Media Coordinator at Baba Java Coffee. She serves as the content creator, podcast producer and passionate photographer. Occasionally, she jumps on the mic in the podcast. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee Here Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
In this episode, Kenneth sits down with Wes Walton, the owner and head roaster of Manuscript Coffee, to talk about the coffee tree, cherry, and bean. Kenneth and Wes explain what the bushes and trees look like as well as how the beans are extracted from the fruit and how the different processing methods used impact the way your cup of coffee tastes. They also walk you through the taste profile for several of the most popular coffee-growing areas of the world and provide an insight into how the product produced by each of the major coffee-growing regions can be enjoyed. KEY TAKEAWAYS Coffee is a fruit, a cherry. The coffee we enjoy is brewed from the seeds of the coffee cherry. The coffee yield varies depending on the variety, microclimate, pruning practices, and many other things. It takes 3 to 5 years to get the first harvest. Coffee is grown in 3 major areas (Asia/Indonesia, Africa, and the Americas), which Wes breaks down into sub-regions and talks about the flavor profile for each one. The 'washed' process tends to reduce the vibrancy of the flavor compared to the 'natural' process. The parchment on the outside of the bean protects it and seals in the flavor. Regardless of where the coffee is grown, you want that complexity of flavor. Peaberry coffee is growing in popularity. BEST MOMENTS ‘The more dense the bean, the more bells and whistles that go off in my mouth as far as complexity. ´ ‘As a Q Grader, you have to be open-minded to what other peoples' preferences are.' ‘Farm practices play a huge role in specialty coffee.' ‘Bees will preferentially go to flowers that have caffeine.' EPISODE RESOURCES Website: https://manuscriptcoffee.com/ VALUABLE RESOURCES Award-winning single-origin specialty coffee:https://umblecoffee.com/ You're disciplined and high achieving. You never settle. Shouldn't the fuel that helps you reach your goals be held to those same standards? Instead of a crash-inducing cup of jo, you need coffee with optimal antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. A coffee so good that you can drink it black. At Umble Coffee, we only roast specialty-grade arabica coffee from around the world with cupping scores 84 and above. Don't sabotage yourself in pursuing your goals - drink coffee that tastes better and is better for you. No crash, great taste, and better long-term health benefits. That's Umble Coffee. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umblecoffee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umblecoffee/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/umblecoffee ABOUT THE HOST As a coffee lover, physician, chemical engineer, serial entrepreneur, competitive runner, writer, and family man, Kenneth knows what it's like to push yourself to achieve goals very few accomplish. He's one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States as he's a multi-year US Coffee Roasters' Competition Finalist. He created Umble Coffee Co with the belief that, if sourced and roasted right, coffee can taste phenomenal and be good for you. “Life's too short to drink bad coffee.” CONTACT METHOD Want to reach Kenneth? Have questions, show ideas, or want to just let us know you're enjoying the show? The best way is to leave us a great review and put your thoughts in the comment section - Kenneth reads all of them! The second-best way is through DM on social media. HOW TO LEAVE A REVIEW Enjoying the show?! We'd love for you to leave us a review. It helps us grow and educate more people about coffee! Here's how: if you're on apple podcasts, ‘search' for us as if you didn't already follow the show. When you click on the show, scroll down to ratings and you'll see where you can leave a rating. Spotify is a little easier - follow and listen to the podcast, then you can rate and review it. Podcast Description Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. The host, Kenneth Thomas, starts with the most basic questions about coffee and builds your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you're a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you! Season 1 - Coffee's Journey From Seed to Shelf BUY COFFEE!: https://umblecoffee.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Nathan and Brad interview Baba Java's head roaster, Reuben. They go in depth about the step by step process that it takes to source our coffee ethically and work with partners that hold our same values. Reuben has been with Baba Java since 2018 where he began learning to roast. He was truly born with a talent for the art of roasting and just became CQI Certified as a Q Grader last year. There are less than 7,000 CQI Q Graders worldwide and only 400 in the US. "Well as our motto is, it's excellence from farm to cup. We want to have excellence and we want to strive for excellence in everything that we do. From farm to cup. From sourcing the coffee as directly as we can to the farm, to brewing it properly," Reuben said. "We want to work with partners that share those values. With sourcing high quality coffee, ourselves sourcing high quality coffee." Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endevours. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java and continues to instill their values in day-to-day operations. Without Brad, Baba Java would not exist as it is today. Take Our Coffee Profile Quiz Try Our Coffee https://www.babajavacoffee.com/buy/p/coffee-sample-box Let's Connect Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website
Alex Hollis is the Business Manager/Director of Customer Engagement at Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm in Holualoa, HI. She is extremely passionate about the coffee process from start to finish and protecting this precious crop that grows so well in Hawaii. She also is studying to become a certified Q Grader. If you're passing through the area, make sure to stop by and try their freshly roasted (roasted daily) coffee beans. Also, she's offering a special discount to you, my listeners, to try their coffee. Use the promo code BARISTATALK to get 10% off your order until the end of 2022. Support a small business and try new, delicious coffee! Looking for other shops to visit in Hawaii? These are the shops recommended by Alex: HiCO - Hawaiian Coffee in Kailua-Kona, HI Kona Coffee & Tea in Kailua-Kona, HI Want more great places to get coffee (or tea) as you're visiting new states across the U.S.? Follow along as we feature one coffee shop a week in all 50 states. Have shops you want to share with friends (and the world)? Send us your suggestions at baristatalkshow@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baristatalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baristatalk/support
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