00:00 Introduction to Coffee Market Dynamics

01:07 Understanding the C Price and Market Forces

02:35 Current Trends in Coffee Pricing

05:28 Volatility in the Coffee Market

08:25 Harvest Forecasts and Market Speculation

12:44 Strategies for Small to Medium Roasters

16:04 Alternatives to Brazilian Coffee

19:26 Impact of Geopolitical Conflicts on Coffee Prices

21:23 The Viability of Robusta Coffee

22:52 Challenges Facing the Coffee Industry

26:13 Conclusion and Future Outlook

Takeaways

The C price is determined by real-time supply and demand.

Recent years have seen disappointing crop numbers, especially from Brazil.

Volatility in the coffee market is causing uncertainty for traders and producers.

Speculators are present in the market, but prices are fundamentally driven by supply and demand.

Smaller roasters should consider raising prices in line with larger competitors.

Logistics issues are exacerbating coffee supply challenges.

Alternatives to Brazilian coffee should be explored due to expected shortages.

Geopolitical conflicts are impacting shipping and coffee availability.

Robusta coffee is currently not a viable lower-cost alternative.

Climate change poses an existential threat to the coffee industry.

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00:00 Introduction to Coffee Logistics

01:08 Colleen's Journey Through Logistics

04:42 Transitioning to Coffee Logistics

06:37 The Impact of COVID on Shipping

09:57 Advice for Coffee Roasters

11:49 The Community of Coffee Professionals

12:44 Surprising Experiences in Coffee Logistics

15:41 The Language of Shipping

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00:00 Introduction to Coffee Journeys

02:57 Angela's Coffee Career Path

06:01 Transitioning from Barista to Sales

08:58 Cultural Shifts in the Coffee Industry

12:08 Personal Interests and Hobbies

14:54 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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Takeaways

The podcast explores the etymology of the word coffee.

Etymology involves phonetic changes and linguistic borrowings.

Hobson-Jobson is a key reference for English borrowings from Indian languages.

The Arabic word for coffee is qahwah, which evolved into various forms.

Skepticism exists regarding the connection between coffee and the Kaffa region.

Historical figures like Sir James Murray contributed to the understanding of coffee's etymology.

The debate among scholars continues regarding the origins of the word coffee.

Phonetic changes play a crucial role in the evolution of the word coffee.

French perspectives on coffee's etymology highlight differing opinions.

Biographical insights on key figures enrich the discussion of coffee's history.

00:00 Introduction to All About Coffee

01:05 Etymology of Coffee: The Beginning

03:30 Exploring Hobson-Jobson and Linguistic Borrowings

05:56 The Arabic Roots of Coffee

09:45 Skepticism Towards Kaffa and African Origins

11:39 The Role of Historical Figures in Coffee's Etymology

14:00 The Debate Among Scholars

20:12 Phonetic Changes in Coffee's Evolution

24:25 French Perspectives on Coffee's Etymology

27:07 Biographical Insights on Key Figures

29:46 Poetic Reflections on Coffee's Heritage

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00:00 Navigating the Coffee Supply Chain

02:54 Understanding Logistics Challenges

06:07 The Journey from Farm to Port

08:55 Risks During Transportation

11:50 Shipping and Container Challenges

15:07 Delays and Quality Control

17:52 Maritime Risks and Regulations

27:22 Challenges in Coffee Shipping and Storage

30:12 Navigating Port Operations and Delays

33:34 Customs Holds and Their Impact

40:14 Quality Control Upon Arrival

49:32 Understanding Risks in Coffee Logistics

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• Liesa transitioned from the art world to coffee.
• Her role involves a lot of data management and systems.
• Collaboration is key in the coffee industry.
• Understanding the journey of coffee from farm to cup is crucial.
• The coffee industry has a rich history and community.
• Being adaptable is essential in her role.
• The importance of relationships in business cannot be overstated.
• Learning from colleagues enhances the work experience.
• Problem-solving is a significant part of her job.
• Covoya fosters a culture of knowledge sharing.

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00:00 Introduction to Covoya Specialty Coffee

05:53 Melissa's Journey to Covoya

07:15 A Day in the Life of a Logistics Supervisor

12:53 Melissa's Creative Side and Final Thoughts

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