00:00 Introduction to Coffee Market Dynamics

01:07 Understanding the C Price and Market Forces

02:35 Current Trends in Coffee Pricing

05:28 Volatility in the Coffee Market

08:25 Harvest Forecasts and Market Speculation

12:44 Strategies for Small to Medium Roasters

16:04 Alternatives to Brazilian Coffee

19:26 Impact of Geopolitical Conflicts on Coffee Prices

21:23 The Viability of Robusta Coffee

22:52 Challenges Facing the Coffee Industry

26:13 Conclusion and Future Outlook

 

Takeaways

 

The C price is determined by real-time supply and demand.

Recent years have seen disappointing crop numbers, especially from Brazil.

Volatility in the coffee market is causing uncertainty for traders and producers.

Speculators are present in the market, but prices are fundamentally driven by supply and demand.

Smaller roasters should consider raising prices in line with larger competitors.

Logistics issues are exacerbating coffee supply challenges.

Alternatives to Brazilian coffee should be explored due to expected shortages.

Geopolitical conflicts are impacting shipping and coffee availability.

Robusta coffee is currently not a viable lower-cost alternative.

Climate change poses an existential threat to the coffee industry.

 

 

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In this episode of Another Cup, Covoya's Operations Director speaks with Colleen Walsh, our logistics manager with extensive experience in shipping and logistics, particularly in the coffee industry. Colleen shares her diverse background, detailing her journey from loading odd-sized freight to negotiating ocean freight contracts. The conversation delves into the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, the importance of timing in logistics, and the unique community within the coffee industry. Colleen also offers valuable advice for coffee roasters on managing logistics effectively and shares surprising experiences from her career.

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In this episode of Another Cup, Liesa Collins interviews Angela Greenhagen, a sales representative at Covoya Specialty Coffee. They discuss Angela's journey into the coffee industry, her various roles from barista to sales, and the cultural shifts she experienced moving from the West Coast to the East Coast coffee scene. Angela shares her passion for training and education in coffee, her love for customer interaction, and her personal hobbies, including hiking and embroidery. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of the coffee industry and the importance of personal connections.

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Takeaways

The podcast explores the etymology of the word coffee.

Etymology involves phonetic changes and linguistic borrowings.

Hobson-Jobson is a key reference for English borrowings from Indian languages.

The Arabic word for coffee is qahwah, which evolved into various forms.

Skepticism exists regarding the connection between coffee and the Kaffa region.

Historical figures like Sir James Murray contributed to the understanding of coffee's etymology.

The debate among scholars continues regarding the origins of the word coffee.

Phonetic changes play a crucial role in the evolution of the word coffee.

French perspectives on coffee's etymology highlight differing opinions.

Biographical insights on key figures enrich the discussion of coffee's history.

 

00:00 Introduction to All About Coffee

01:05 Etymology of Coffee: The Beginning

03:30 Exploring Hobson-Jobson and Linguistic Borrowings

05:56 The Arabic Roots of Coffee

09:45 Skepticism Towards Kaffa and African Origins

11:39 The Role of Historical Figures in Coffee's Etymology

14:00 The Debate Among Scholars

20:12 Phonetic Changes in Coffee's Evolution

24:25 French Perspectives on Coffee's Etymology

27:07 Biographical Insights on Key Figures

29:46 Poetic Reflections on Coffee's Heritage

 

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00:00 Navigating the Coffee Supply Chain

02:54 Understanding Logistics Challenges

06:07 The Journey from Farm to Port

08:55 Risks During Transportation

11:50 Shipping and Container Challenges

15:07 Delays and Quality Control

17:52 Maritime Risks and Regulations

27:22 Challenges in Coffee Shipping and Storage

30:12 Navigating Port Operations and Delays

33:34 Customs Holds and Their Impact

40:14 Quality Control Upon Arrival

49:32 Understanding Risks in Coffee Logistics

 

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• Liesa transitioned from the art world to coffee.
• Her role involves a lot of data management and systems.
• Collaboration is key in the coffee industry.
• Understanding the journey of coffee from farm to cup is crucial.
• The coffee industry has a rich history and community.
• Being adaptable is essential in her role.
• The importance of relationships in business cannot be overstated.
• Learning from colleagues enhances the work experience.
• Problem-solving is a significant part of her job.
• Covoya fosters a culture of knowledge sharing.

 

 

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In this episode of Another Cup, Todd Mackey interviews Melissa Gomes, the logistics supervisor at Covoya Specialty Coffee. They discuss Melissa's journey to Covoya, her experiences in the logistics industry, and what a typical day looks like for her. Melissa shares insights into customer interactions, the challenges of logistics, and her creative pursuits outside of work. The conversation highlights the importance of kindness and understanding in the coffee industry, as well as the personal growth that comes with new opportunities.

We are still technically in the frontmatter of the book. In this episode we cover the seven page Table of Content, the seven page list of illustrations, the one page "Coffee Thesaurus" that isn't a thesaurus, and the one page seed to cup list, "The Evolution of a Cup of Coffee."

We've looked at frontmatter and the Preface and now, for the first time to mind, we catch sight of Mr. Ukers' personality and position in the coffee industry as advocate, educator, spokesperson, and public relations flack. Whereas the preface was more or less just the facts--I wrote a book and this is how I did it and this is who helped me--in the foreword we not only get Mr. Ukers' full throated voice and his style on display, but the very first word signals the scope of the work: "Civilization.'