#759 [ENCORE] Chahan Yeretzian: The Science of Specialty Coffee

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This is the first in a 5-part series with Chahan Yeretzian, Professor for Analytical Technologies, Bioanalytical Chemistry, and Diagnostics at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). In this series, Chahan and Lee explore "The Science of Coffee".

In this first episode of the series, Chahan helps us understand how science is forging its way ahead into the specialty coffee industry and how it's elevating specialty coffee in the cup.

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#758 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: The Future of Coffee Supply

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This 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.

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#757 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: The Next Generation of Coffee Producers

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This 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.

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#756 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: Coffee Innovations in El Salvador

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This 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.

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#755 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: The Challenges of Producing Coffee in El Salvador

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This 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.

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#754 [ENCORE] Diego Baraona: Producing Coffee in El Salvador

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This 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.

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#753 Sara Alali: Opening A Cafe, In Hindsight [SWAPCAST]

This is the 5th in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara shares her insights into what she would have done differently if she had the luxury of hindsight.

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#752 Sara Alali: Tips For New Cafes Owners [SWAPCAST]

This is the 4th in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara and Lee share tips for new cafe owners based on their experience opening (and helping to open) cafes in a post-pandemic economy.

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#751 Sara Alali: Does Owning A Cafe Change You? [SWAPCAST]

This is the 3rd in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara discusses how opening a cafe during a pandemic and global economic challenges shaped her as a person.

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#750 Sara Alali: Pop-Up vs. Brick & Mortar Cafes [SWAPCAST]

This is the 2nd in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara outlines the difference between owning a pop-up cafe compared to a brick-and-mortar cafe with the same brand.

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#749 Sara Alali: What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe [SWAPCAST]

This is the first in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What Noone Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this first episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara and Lee (a consultant on the project) discuss the challenges that they anticipated and those they didn't.

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#748 Abby Munoz: The Challenges Ahead For Coffee Producers

This is the 4th in a 5-part series with Hawaiian Coffee Producer, Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee. The theme of this conversation centres around Hawaiian coffee (Kona Coffee) as a closed-loop supply chain where the producer sells direct to the consumer.

In this final episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Abby gives us insight into the challenges she and her team are focusing on at Monarch Coffee as Kona coffee producers and as small business owners delivering a product direct to consumers.

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#747 Abby Munoz: Finding Customers as a Coffee Producer

This is the 4th in a 5-part series with Hawaiian Coffee Producer, Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee. The theme of this conversation centres around Hawaiian coffee (Kona Coffee) as a closed-loop supply chain where the producer sells direct to the consumer.

In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Abby and Lee talk about who makes up the team at Monarch Coffee and how the approach to customer acquisition planning.

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#746 Abby Munoz: The Surprises of Producing Coffee

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series with Hawaiian Coffee Producer, Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee. The theme of this conversation centres around Hawaiian coffee (Kona Coffee) as a closed-loop supply chain where the producer sells direct to the consumer.

In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast, Abby gives us insight into the surprises the team at Monarch Coffee faced producing coffee and turning their coffee farm into a viable business.

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#745 Abby Munoz: The Uniqueness of Hawaiian Coffee

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series with Hawaiian Coffee Producer, Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee. The theme of this conversation centres around Hawaiian coffee (Kona Coffee) as a closed-loop supply chain where the producer sells direct to the consumer.

In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, gives us insight into the uniqueness of Hawaii as a coffee-growing region.

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#744 Abby Munoz: Owning A Kona coffee Farm

This is the first in a 5-part series with Hawaiian Coffee Producer, Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee. The theme of this conversation centres around Hawaiian coffee (Kona Coffee) as a closed-loop supply chain where the producer sells direct to the consumer.

In this first episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Abby tells us about Monarch Coffee and what's involved in being a Kona coffee producer.

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#743 Yannis Apostolopoulos: The Main Objectives of the SCA

This is the 3rd in a 3-part series with Yannis Apostolopoulos, the CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). In this 3 part series, Yannis and Lee explore the role the SCA plays in the specialty coffee association.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, Yannis gives us insight into the 3 objectives the SCA is looking to achieve this decade.

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#742 Yannis Apostolopoulos: Who Does The SCA Represent?

This is the 2nd in a 3-part series with Yannis Apostolopoulos, the CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). In this 3 part series, Yannis and Lee explore the role the SCA plays in the specialty coffee association.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, Yannis and Lee explore the question "Whose interests does the SCA represent?".

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#741 Yannis Apostolopoulos: What Does The SCA Do?

This is the first in a 3-part series with Yannis Apostolopoulos, the CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). In this 3 part series, Yannis and Lee explore the role the SCA plays in the specialty coffee association.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, Yannis answers the question, "What Does The SCA Do?"

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#740 Nolan Hirte: Hustle Culture In Coffee

This is the 5th in a 5-part series with Nolan Hirte, Co-Founder of Proud Mary's Coffee. In this series, Nolan and Lee discuss the complexity of entrepreneurship (vs. business ownership) in the specialty coffee space under the theme "Being in Business Will Teach You Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Yourself".

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD, Nolan discusses how the path behind him is informing the road ahead of him. Nolan explains how reexamining the role of hustle culture and toxic masculinity in his journey has led to a recalibration of purpose in his personal and professional life.

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