Kona coffee has long been admired, but is it truly reaching its full potential on the global stage? Join us as we speak with Kraig Lee, founder of Kona Farm Direct, about his mission to showcase Kona’s place among the world’s most sought-after coffees.With over 30 years of experience, Kraig has pushed the boundaries of what Kona coffee can be—experimenting with SL34, pioneering innovative fermentation techniques, and bringing premium Kona lots to international auctions. Is Kona ready to claim its place in the ultra-specialty coffee scene?Tune in to explore the journey of Kona coffee, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and why now its moment the to shine.

Join us at the cupping table with Bernard Uhe, a standout producer from Ecuador, as he tells us how he and his family are helping put the country’s specialty coffee on the global map. With award-winning farms like Finca La Noria and El Dorado, Uhe shares his journey of crafting exceptional coffees and showcasing Ecuador’s unique potential. Learn about the passion and dedication driving the rise of Ecuadorian coffee in the specialty world.

Join us in a conversation with Gabriel Agrelli from Daterra Coffee, as we explore how Daterra has been reshaping the global perception of Brazilian coffee for over 30 years. While Brazil is often associated with large-scale coffee production, Daterra has proven that high volume and exceptional quality can go hand in hand. Through scientific research, sustainability, and groundbreaking processing techniques, the company has positioned itself as a leader in specialty coffee—not only in Brazil, but on the world stage. Tune in to learn about their journey, the innovations driving their success, and their vision for the future of coffee.

Bolivia’s coffee industry was once in decline, but thanks to pioneers like Daniela Rodriguez and the Los Rodriguez farms, it’s experiencing a remarkable revival. In this episode of The Cupping Table, we explore how the Rodriguez family is transforming Bolivian coffee through innovation, education, and sustainability. From rebuilding farms to pioneering new processing techniques, their work is redefining Bolivia’s place in the specialty coffee world.

Bolivia’s coffee industry was once in decline, but thanks to pioneers like Daniela Rodriguez and the Los Rodriguez farms, it’s experiencing a remarkable revival. In this episode of The Cupping Table, we explore how the Rodriguez family is transforming Bolivian coffee through innovation, education, and sustainability. From rebuilding farms to pioneering new processing techniques, their work is redefining Bolivia’s place in the specialty coffee world.

In the ever-evolving world of specialty coffee, few producers have approached cultivation and processing with as much scientific rigor as Dr. Mauricio Shattah. A medical doctor turned coffee producer, Shattah has transformed Finca La Negrita into a hub of innovation, applying advanced fermentation techniques, meticulous quality control, and a deep commitment to sustainability. His journey exemplifies how knowledge from other disciplines—medicine, fermentation science, and sustainability—can redefine the coffee industry.

Mokhtar Alkhanshali is a pioneering Yemeni-American coffee producer, roaster and entrepreneur best known for transforming Yemen’s coffee industry. He developed Yemen’s first super specialty coffee supply chain, reconnecting the birthplace of coffee to modern standards of excellence—an extraordinary journey chronicled in Dave Eggers’ NYT best-selling book, The Monk of Mokha.

Jorge Castro, the mind behind Inmaculada Coffee, joins M-Cultivo to discuss how he blends industrial engineering with coffee farming, the role of data-driven precision in quality, and how Inmaculada is setting new industry standards with exotic varieties and innovative fermentation.

Arturo Aguirre, fourth-generation producer of El Injerto, Guatemala’s most awarded coffee farm, joins David to share his journey. With eight Cup of Excellence wins, he reveals how tradition, innovation, and smart strategy have made El Injerto a global benchmark for quality coffee. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most iconic names in specialty coffee!

Willem Boot, the visionary who changed specialty coffee, joins David to discuss discovering Geisha in Panama, venturing into Ethiopia to find its origins, and building award winning farms - Finca Sophia and Finca La Mula.