This is the 5th of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with 25-year coffee industry veteran Isabela Raposeiras from Coffee Lab in Brazil.
In this series, Lee and Isabela explore the lesser-discussed aspects of Brazil as a coffee-producing country.
In this final episode of the series, Lee concludes an enlightening conversation with Isabela from Coffee Lab in Brazil.
They delve into the historical and ongoing issues of colonization and exploitation in the coffee industry, the significance of the Q grading system, and the importance of quality in ethical coffee production.
Isabela shares her personal journey and insights as a barista and Q grader, emphasizing the need for fair compensation for producers.
The episode wraps up with a discussion on the future of coffee quality metrics and a heartfelt closing message from Isabela.
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