• #10 Another Cup: Rob Talks with Sales Rep Brittany Amell
    Mar 4 2025

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Another Cup Podcast

    03:00 Brittany Amell's Journey in Coffee

    05:53 The Impact of COVID-19 on Careers

    08:58 Marketing and Education in the Coffee Industry

    12:04 Lessons from Bloomingdale's

    14:57 Team Dynamics and Sales Summit Insights

    17:55 Personal Interests and Hobbies

    21:04 Future Aspirations and Commitments

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    25 mins
  • #37 Green Coffee Prices
    Feb 26 2025

    00:00 Welcome Back: Coffee Prices in Focus

    02:57 Market Dynamics: Understanding Current Coffee Prices

    06:12 The Impact of Climate Change on Coffee Production

    09:04 Supply and Demand: The Future of Coffee Pricing

    11:53 Raising Prices: Strategies for Roasters

    15:11 Navigating Financial Challenges in the Coffee Industry

    17:57 Consumer Behavior: Adapting to Price Changes

    21:06 The Role of Technology in Coffee Production

    23:52 The Future of Coffee: Sustainability and Adaptation

    27:09 Conclusion: Embracing Change in the Coffee Market

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    54 mins
  • BONUS Another Cup: Ask Rob Anything about Prices, The Market, The Future
    Dec 12 2024

    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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    27 mins
  • #9 Another Cup: Charley Talks with Logistics Manager Colleen Walsh
    Nov 26 2024

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    00:00 Introduction to Coffee Logistics

    01:08 Colleen's Journey Through Logistics

    04:42 Transitioning to Coffee Logistics

    06:37 The Impact of COVID on Shipping

    09:57 Advice for Coffee Roasters

    11:49 The Community of Coffee Professionals

    12:44 Surprising Experiences in Coffee Logistics

    15:41 The Language of Shipping

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    17 mins
  • #3 BONUS: Availability of Brazilian Coffees
    Nov 20 2024

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    8 mins
  • #8 Another Cup: Liesa Talks with Sales rep Angela Greenhagen
    Nov 19 2024

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    00:00 Introduction to Coffee Journeys

    02:57 Angela's Coffee Career Path

    06:01 Transitioning from Barista to Sales

    08:58 Cultural Shifts in the Coffee Industry

    12:08 Personal Interests and Hobbies

    14:54 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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    18 mins
  • #5 All About Coffee Page by Page: Chapter 1
    Nov 12 2024

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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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    34 mins
  • #36 The Challenge of Logistics
    Nov 8 2024

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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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    55 mins