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This is the 3rd of a 5-part series with Reza Kosar, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Slick Coffee Co. in Oman, on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.

In this series, host Lee Safar and Reza (originally from Iran) explore what quality is in coffee.

The 5 episodes in this series are:

1. The Tools That Assess Coffee's Quality - https://youtu.be/NoIyvxIEKHY

2. Defining Quality in the Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/1B5XZbBgfoo

3. Coffee Competition and Coffee Quality - https://youtu.be/848P1bhuVsk

4. The CVA Isn't Solving Problems - https://youtu.be/a_SWpLql0FU

5. The Future Technology of Coffee - https://youtu.be/7XaTBVLiNpo

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Reza discuss the intricacies and impact of coffee competitions on the industry.

They delve into how these competitions influence perceptions of quality, the limitations and challenges they introduce, and the bias that can occur during judging.

The conversation also touches on the broader implications for baristas, the significance of these events within the industry, and why some professionals dedicate their resources to competitions.

Additionally, the episode explores the controversial aspects surrounding the business side of these competitions and their actual benefit to the coffee community.

Join us for an insightful discussion about the dynamic world of coffee competitions.

Connect with Reza Kosar and Slick Coffee Co. here:

https://www.instagram.com/rezakosar_/

https://www.instagram.com/slickcoffeeco/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rezakosar/

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