Episode 46 - Shelby Williamson on Roast Competing and Green Coffee Buying

Shelby Williamson is the Head Roaster and Colombian Green Coffee Buyer at Huckleberry Coffee Roasters, the 2019 US Roasting Champion, and a certified Q-Grader. Shelby started roasting about 8 years…

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Episode 29 - Darrin Daniel on the Cup of Excellence

Darrin Daniel is the Executive Director of the Cup of Excellence and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence.

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Episode 28 - Jordan Michelman on Journalism and Tech in Coffee

Jordan Michelman is the co-founder of Sprudge. Sprudge is an online media outlet that focuses on coffee news and coffee culture. Jordan has a passion for not only coffee culture but also the…

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Episode 27 - Martin Shabaya on the WBC and Kenyan Coffee Culture

Martin Shabaya is a Kenyan Barista Champion and a finalist of the 2021 World Barista Championship in Milan. More so than his tremendous achievements in coffee, Martin is also known for his contagious…

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Get to know Cropster Cafe

Weren’t able to make it to Expo this year and not attending World of Coffee in Milan? No worries, Andy Benedikter, Isa Verschraegen, and Eline Ferket hosted an online event to showcase what Cropster…

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Episode 26 - Rob Hoos on Remote Consulting During Covid

Rob Hoos is a world-renowned coffee roasting consultant based in Portland, Oregon. Rob is the author of Modulating the Flavor Profile of Coffee and is also the Founder of Iteration Coffee.

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Wholesale Success for Coffee Roasters

Having multiple sales channels for your coffee is essential. Finding your market, establishing successful sales strategies, and developing efficient workflows are key to building a wholesale program…

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Episode 25 - Anne Cooper on Coffee Consulting and Approaches to Roasting

Anne Cooper is a coffee consultant based in Australia. Anne has spent a large part of her career between the US and Australia and has extensive knowledge across the entire supply chain. Anne is a…

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Episode 24 - Scott Rao on Balancing Data and Belief During Roasting

Scott Rao is a coffee consultant, expert, and author specializing in cafe operation, barista training, and coffee roasting and brewing. Scott has spent a large part of his career consulting coffee…

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Barista/Producer Collaboration and the WBC

Martin Shabaya is a barista at the top of his field. Winning the Kenya barista competition and then coming in 5th in the WBC took focus, effort, and a strong relationship with the producer of his…

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