This is the first episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.
In this 1st episode, Medina explains exactly what "Arabic Coffee" is, its origins, and how it differs from other coffee brewing methods like rakwa/Ibrik, espresso, filter coffee, etc.
Read MoreThis is the final episode of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.
In this 5th episode of the series, Diego and Lee speak frankly about the future of the supply of coffee from El Salvador to the world, the hard decisions that need to be made to remain competitive, and the role that risk appetite will play in such uncertain times ahead.
Read MoreThis is the 4th of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.
In this episode of the series, we get insight into the shift in mindset and approach the next generation of coffee producers are expressing about the way they produce and supply coffee to the consuming end of the market.
Read MoreThis is the 3rd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.
In this episode of the series, Diego explains the ways that producers in El Salvador are simplifying as a way of innovating to navigate the challenging times ahead for coffee producers globally.
Read MoreThis is the 2nd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador..
In this episode of the series, Diego helps us understand the challenges coffee producers have been faced with over the past few years since the world was changed.
Read MoreThis is the first of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.
In this episode, we explore the unique attributes of coffee production in El Salvador and its challenges.
Read MoreThis is the 5th episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.
In this 5th episode of the series, Sarada helps us understand the future of coffee agricultural crop stability, particularly in consideration of the unpredictability of ever-changing climate patterns and the economic uncertainty ahead.
Read MoreThis is the 4th episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.
In this 4th episode of the series, with all the climate, economic, and geopolitical variables contributing to the volatility of food security, we're discussing the specific state of coffee crops in the world in such challenging times.
Read MoreThis is the 3rd episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.
In this 3rd episode of the series, Sarada helps us understand how seriously under threat our agricultural food supply chain is and how things got this way.
Read MoreThis is the 2nd episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.
In this 2nd episode of the series, we're exploring the importance of crop diversity in terms of long-term coffee and food security for our species.
Read MoreThis is the first episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.
In this 1st episode of the series, Sarada helps us understand the role of the Global Crop Diversity Trust and what terms like food security, crop diversity, and food sovereignty mean.
Read MoreThis is the final episode of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.
In this 5th episode, we're exploring the potential ROI (Return on Investment) available when you make the decision to participate in any coffee competition. Understanding the ROI for your competition campaign will help you find stakeholders (e.g. sponsors and teammates) to help you achieve your success markers.
Read MoreThis is episode 4 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.
In this 4th episode, we explore planning for success in coffee competitions beyond simply the binary options of winning or losing. There is so much potential to be gained from doing hard things beyond simply achieving the end goal or not. This conversation focuses on defining the success markers for all the stakeholders of your campaign.
Read MoreThis is episode 3 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.
In this 3rd episode, Lee outlines some strategies for garnering support from your employer, sponsors, coach, roasters, etc if you're looking to compete in any coffee competitions.
Read MoreThis is episode 2 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.
In this 2nd episode, Lee outlines how to manage your expectations going into Barista competitions. This includes how to manage your expectations of the people around you, your costs, time, other resources, your ego, your chance of winning, and how you view success.
Read MoreHell has frozen over and we are speaking positively about barista competitions. This is the first in a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.
In this first episode, Lee outlines 6 positive impacts competing in barista competitions can have for a barista and other stakeholders in their campaign. Thanks to our Patreon community for sharing their thoughts on this episode.
Read MoreThis is the final episode in a 5 part series with Carlos Arcila from Cofinet. In this series, we'll be discussing the Colombian Coffee Supply Chain- its past, its present, and its future.
In this 5th episode, Carlos and Lee explore their ideas about the future of the coffee industry projected into the next decade. They discuss the influence of economics, technology, climate, labour, and more across the entire supply chain.
Read MoreThis is the 4th in a 5 part series with Carlos Arcila from Cofinet. In this series, we'll be discussing the Colombian Coffee Supply Chain- its past, its present, and its future.
In this 4th episode, Carlos gives us his insights into what he believes are the challenges we'll be facing as an industry, not just in Colombia but globally.
Read MoreThis is the 3rd in a 5 part series with Carlos Arcila from Cofinet. In this series, we'll be discussing the Colombian Coffee Supply Chain- its past, its present, and its future.
In this 3rd episode, Carlos gives an insight into the coffee innovation that has come out of Colombia. He pays particular attention to the innovative processing method directly attributed to Cofinet and created by Carlos's brother, Felipe Arcila. This experimental method, previously referred to as "infused coffee", is now called an "experimental fermentation processing method".
Read MoreThis is the 2nd in a 5 part series with Carlos Arcila from Cofinet. In this series, we'll be discussing the Colombian Coffee Supply Chain- its past, its present, and its future.
In this 2nd episode, Carlos helps us understand the different challenges Colombian coffee producers are currently facing with increased pressures being placed on production yields, quality, and logistics.
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