In this episode of The Cupping Table, David Paparelli sits down with Roland Glew, the green coffee buyer at Ozone Coffee, to explore the intricate realities of global coffee sourcing. Roland shares deep insights from his travels to origins like Peru, Malawi, and Costa Rica, emphasizing how infrastructure and individual expertise can make or break the quality of a harvest and the reputation of a country. The conversation moves beyond the "coffee hunter" myth to discuss the strategic core of direct trade: building resilient, long-term partnerships that prioritize honesty and transparency over immediate wins. From managing risk like an investment portfolio to navigating the shifting niche markets of specialty coffee, Roland provides an authentic, expert look at the evolving landscape of the coffee industry.