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What up homies! Here is a little inspirational episode for you foos. You need to hear this! If you've been waiting for the prefect time to do something, you know, when the stars align, and the money is right, and you have the time... You know, that one thing you've been dreaming about doing, there's is no perfect time homies, there's only now! 

I share a couple of stories to get your mind right and make it happen. 

Additional notes:

Here is the episode I mention of Coffee Cut Podcasting with Andy Cuttler https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WS3qnibjD6GBTVsuiGtE0?si=228ffffde3464e9c

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What up homies!?! This week Eduardo recaps a recent trip to Portland and Los Angeles. This is very much an appreciation and a "you should go support these homies" type of episode. It was beautiful to be back on the West Coast and engage with the two distinct coffee communities of Portland and LA. 

Shoutout to all the homies who showed loved, shared space, and are doing some beautiful things in their communities.  Support the homies below. 

LA

Picaresca Barra de Cafe, Boyle Heights 

GoodPeople Coffee Co., West LA & Venice 

Jesse's Grind, Winnetka & Canoga Park 

Ora (formerly Hot & Cool Cafe), LA

Cognosenti Coffee Roasters , DTLA & Culver City

Portland & Vancouver 

Buckman Coffee Factory, PDX

Marigold Coffee, PDX

Todos Media, PDX

Electrica, PDX

La Perlita, PDX

Kafiex, Vancouver, WA

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What's up homies and welcome to episode 27, That's Life with the homie Angel Medina! This episode was recorded in Portland, Oregon. It's always a great time catching up with this homie. We talk about his coffee origin story and what has led him down his journey of restaurants and media! Tune in and turn up!

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Visit the restaurants in Portland, OR

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What up homies!? We are excited to introduce you all to Santiago Carvajal and Ronaldo Hurtado of Forest Coffee. Forest Coffee is a green coffee grower, processor, exporter and importer from Colombia. In 2022, our host Eduardo Choza met the good folks of Forest Coffee during the Producer Roaster Forum that takes place yearly in Latin America which links coffee producers (growers) and coffee roasters from around the world. Beyond beautiful coffees owners, Martha, Shady and Elias are great humans that are trying to do special things at their farm El Vergel, and beyond. 

Today we sit down with Santiago and Ronaldo who are a key part of establishing a market for the beautiful coffees that Forest Coffee and their growing partners are producing in three growing regions within Colombia. 

Santiago is a certified Q-Grader and has been a key part of Forest Coffee's growth by being one of the first employees and responsible for many roles.  He currently oversees the entire US market. 

Ronaldo has been in coffee his whole life, his parents are coffee farmers and he was very involved in the process from a very early age. Although it wasn't something he loved as a kid, as an adult he developed a deep appreciation and love, he enjoys connecting farmers to roasters and currently oversees the Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Want to learn more about Forest Coffee or see their latest green coffee offerings, check out their website, www.coffeegreenbeans.com

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What up homies?! For Episode 25 we are in Chicago at Big Shoulders Coffee talking to my good friend Diego Guartan, 2025 US Coffee Roasting Champion and head roaster at Big Shoulders Coffee. Some of you may have met Diego in Episode 9, our first 99% Spanish language episode. 

I'm excited for you to enjoy a cup of coffee with Diego and I. 

If you'd like to try some of Diego's work check out www.bigshoulderscoffee.com, I'm currently enjoying some of their coffee from Ecuador. 

Special shout out to Michael Matthews, Alinea Coffee Roasters out of New Orleans. 

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What's up homies!? 

In this episode Eduardo talks about getting back behind an espresso machine and what that has meant and gives a preview of things to come. 

If you're in Portland, OR 8/13-8/18, or LA 8/14-8/24 and want to cup some coffees with roasters and coffee homies, shoot us a message, hit the text line, or slide through our DM's on Instagram.

Thankful for all of you, all of the coffee homies, all the supporters for keeping us going.

Special Shoutouts:

@a_toda_madre_roasters

@lafincacoffeemd

@yeezymo__

Javy

@saintsrowbrewing

@hallowedgrounds_coffeeco

Corazonsito

Caro

Wendi

Toda la banda que nos apoya

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On this episode, we are trading coffee talk for matcha talk. The homies Jenny, Josue, and Eduardo talk about the journey that La Finca Coffee MD has had with Matcha. We talk about how it started, matcha haters, going viral on TikTok and adjusting work flow for efficiency and scalability. 

It's always a fun filled session when we all get together to enjoy good stories and a laugh.

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Foos in Coffee Episode 22, Sobremesa with the homie Fernando Hernandez is here. After grabbing a meal in DC together, Eduardo sits down with Fernando, the talented homie that who in 2020 brough together the specialty coffee community from around the world via Instagram, @baristas_brew and the creator of the Foos in Coffee Theme. In this episode Fernando talks about lessons he learned from being a business owner, the importance of culture, shares his favorite coffee spots, and some gems about hospitality. 

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Brew coffee with an aeropress ;)

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Episode 21! Don't get scared homies! Eduardo chops it up with that foo Chuy, whose first name is still a mystery, the roaster and homie behind one of your favorite coffees in DC, Lost Sock Roasters. In this episode Chuy, who named this episode, embraces the words of Palpatine and hates on everything, or does he? In this episode there are tons of hot takes, get ready for a real conversation with a diverse set of view points, a few 180's, and good laughs.

Chuy's special shoutouts: Shoutout to Jen at Mother Tounge, Cumbia from Grupo Kual?, music by Tegan and Sara, coffee from Guatemala, coffee roasters in Glasgow, and women/non-binary sports. 

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In this episode we sit down with Rhema Jordan Labbe, a homie from DC that's is providing a creative space for folks to gather, enjoy a beautiful experience, and connect with other folks who enjoy coffee and the arts. In 2020, Jordan began a pop-up series during the pandemic that served as an improvised gathering place to share their love for pour-over coffee and experiences in art and design called Roots&Rivers. Roots&Rivers has since developed into an experiential studio and creative home that curates intentional space for community.  R&R hosts monthly gatherings and curated experiences in specialty coffee, design and collective expression. 

In this episode Jordan talks about the connection they have to specialty coffee, hospitality, and creativity. I had the pleasure of attending a coffee cupping session at Roots&Rivers Studio a few weeks back, Jordan and their studio made me feel the kindness and intentionality that I seek in a memorable experience.

Follow Jordan and her journey! on Instagram, check out the events, book an appointment and pull up to the studio for a special intentional experience.

@rootsrivers.studio

@rhemajordanlabbe

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