Sourced: The Coffee Podcast

In this episode, Richard Sandlin sits with Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) Executive Director, Darrin Daniel. Darrin shares the history of the COE, his experience as a volunteer with the organization & where he hopes to help take its future.

For coffee professionals looking to learn more, join The Crown & the Alliance for Coffee Excellence for a unique set course focused on cupping, sensory skill-building & the COE's unique way of evaluating cuppers skill and confidence in March 2020 at The Crown.

Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music & logistical support. Thank you to Chris Kornman for the engineering support. Feedback? [email protected] 

In this episode, Richard Sandlin sits with our Tasting Room Director, Sandra Elisa-Loofbourow. Sandra shares her story outlining what it means to launch a project, the Q program, Good Food Awards & her infectious passion for The Tango. Follow Sandra on Instagram or email her s[email protected]. Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music & logistical support. Thank you to Chris Kornman for the engineering support. Feedback? [email protected] 

In this episode, Richard Sandlin sits with Counter Culture Coffee's Coffee Manager, Katie Cargulio, Royal Coffee's CEO, Max Nicholas-Fulmer and The Crown's Education and Lab Manager, Chris Kornman to discuss a wide array of topics centered on the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide,  The Pledge, Fair Trade, Counter Culture Coffee's Transparency Report, Meister's Interview with Chad Trewick on The Discomfort Zone Podcast, price transparency, equitable trade, the "C" Market, and a lot more. We frequently reference the comments on Royal's blog, Thoughts on The Pledge & Price Transparency.

We will be continuing this conversation live at The Crown in Oakland on October 25th with a panel of importers, roasters, & producers. Please Join Us in Oakland. For those unable to attend, we will also release that as a podcast shortly after the event. RSVP https://bit.ly/2oMpKGB

Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music & logistical support. Thank you to Chris Kornman for the engineering support. Feedback? [email protected] 

In this episode, Richard Sandlin sits with Equator Coffees Director of Coffee Culture, Devorah Freudiger. Devorah shares tips on how to grow in this fast-moving industry and a few laughs along the way. Follow Devorah on Instagram or email her [email protected]. Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music & logistical support. Thank you to Chris Kornman for the engineering support. Feedback? [email protected] 

In our first episode, Richard Sandlin sits down with Royal Coffee's second-generation CEO to introduce the ambitious project, The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room. Feedback? [email protected]