This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is David Yan from China-based equipment manufacturer Sino Wolf in Shanghai. In this series, Lee and David are discussing "The Fast-Evolving Coffee Scene In China" In this episode of the podcast series, David and Lee delve into the rapidly growing coffee scene in China, from consumer trends to the challenges of coffee production in the region. The discussion touches on the popularity of single-origin coffees, including Ethiopi ..read more

This is the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is David Yan from China-based equipment manufacturer Sino Wolf in Shanghai. In this series, Lee and David are discussing "The Fast-Evolving Coffee Scene In China" In this episode of the podcast series, David and Lee discuss a brand that rapidly expanded in Shanghai and other major Chinese cities with over 130 outlets, highlighting the unforeseen challenges and eventual downsizing. The conversation then shifts towards the role ..read more

This is the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is David Yan from China-based equipment manufacturer Sino Wolf in Shanghai. In this series, Lee and David are discussing "The Fast-Evolving Coffee Scene In China" In this episode of the podcast series, David and Lee discuss the unique challenges and opportunities within the Chinese coffee market. The episode covers David's transition from the Australian coffee scene to China, the differences in business models, and the impa ..read more

This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is Coffee Producer, Mark Bolliger from Finca Rosenheim in Peru and in this series, Mark and Lee will be exploring "The Reality of Being a Coffee Producer Today" (from Mark's perspective) In the final episode of our five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Mark and Lee delve into the uncertainties faced by coffee producers today. The conversation touches on the threats to coffee production from market pressu ..read more

This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is Coffee Producer, Mark Bolliger from Finca Rosenheim in Peru and in this series, Mark and Lee will be exploring "The Reality of Being a Coffee Producer Today" (from Mark's perspective) In this episode of the Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Mark and Lee focus on sustainability from a producer's perspective. Mark expresses his initial skepticism toward the term 'sustainability' due to its overuse and misinterpretation in ..read more

This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is Coffee Producer, Mark Bolliger from Finca Rosenheim in Peru and in this series, Mark and Lee will be exploring "The Reality of Being a Coffee Producer Today" (from Mark's perspective) In this episode of the series, Mark shares his perspective on how visiting the origins provides a deeper understanding of the realities of coffee production, including challenges with labor, infrastructure, and agricultural practices like spra ..read more

This is the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is Coffee Producer, Mark Bolliger from Finca Rosenheim in Peru and in this series, Mark and Lee will be exploring "The Reality of Being a Coffee Producer Today" (from Mark's perspective) This episode of the series, Mark and Lee discuss the power dynamics between coffee producers and roasters. Mark shares his personal experiences, revealing the challenges producers face, including dependency on buyers, the impact of social med ..read more

This is the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is Coffee Producer, Mark Bolliger from Finca Rosenheim in Peru and in this series, Mark and Lee will be exploring "The Reality of Being a Coffee Producer Today" (from Mark's perspective) In this episode of the Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Mark and Lee delve into the nuances and challenges faced by coffee producers today. Mark shares insights into his farm's operations, the evolving demands of the coffee market, and t ..read more

This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is US-based industry veteran, Madeleine Longoria Garcia. Having returned from the SCA Expo in Chicago, this series is focused on exploring 'The Conversations We're Not Having in Coffee That We Should Be Having". In this final episode of the series, Madeleine and Lee discuss the critical business aspects of pricing in the coffee industry. Starting from an engaging and lengthy discussion about the industry that began early in the ..read more

This is the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is US-based industry veteran, Madeleine Longoria Garcia. Having returned from the SCA Expo in Chicago, this series is focused on exploring 'The Conversations We're Not Having in Coffee That We Should Be Having". In this episode of the series, Madeleine and Lee explore critical issues within the coffee industry's supply chain. This discussion delves into the health and fairness of the industry's stakeholders, including producers ..read more