Today on Founder Friday we go to Azerbaijan to talk with the founder of a coffee shop and roastery that is at the heart of the national specialty coffee movement, Parvix Dadashov, of Untied Coffee Beans!

Parviz is Founder and CEO of United Coffee Beans project, a trailblazing coffee business in the realm of specialty coffee in Azerbaijan. Parviz graduated from Tourism and Management University and has accumulated invaluable experience in the dynamic Food & Beverage sector.

As a visionary entrepreneur, his journey with United Coffee Beans began in April 2017, where he set out to redefine coffee experiences in Azerbaijan. United Coffee Beans is a community, an experience, and a journey. The business revolves around the meticulous import, roasting, and distribution of specialty coffee beans in Azerbaijan. As pioneers of the Third Wave Coffee Movement in Azerbaijan, they are committed to delivering freshly roasted specialty coffee that consistently delights the senses. They do coffee equipment distribution, importing top-tier products for our local market. AND they run United Coffee Academy where they share knowledge and expertise, contributing to the growth of the local industry and fostering the skills of aspiring baristas.

This was a really cool conversation hearing his evolution in the world of hospitality and how he built this business to create community and unite people through coffee!

We cover

• Parviz's journey into coffee from a summer job and evolution through tourism and hospitality
• Founding United Coffee Beans to introduce specialty coffee to Azerbaijan.
• Overcoming skepticism due to his country's strong tea culture.
• Education and community engagement as keys to building a coffee culture.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customer experience.
• The importance of storytelling in coffee.
• Bridging tradition and innovation in coffee culture.
• The potential of the coffee community of Azerbaijan

Links: Instagram: @unitedcoffeebeans Website: https://www.ucb.az/az

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