Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network

Hannah, Covoya's Customer Service Coordinator, talks to Todd about her journey from Sheboygan to Providence, her passion for specialty coffee, and her unique creative pursuits. Discover how her diverse experiences and love for the ocean influence her work and life.

Mike invited Mark, Todd, and Rob into the studio without telling them why and we played a game we call Unreal Coffee World Draft. They were asked six questions, some open ended and some closed and with each question our participants were forced to draft an answer and create an unreal coffee world. Then the Covoya team voted on which unreal coffee world they would choose if they had to live in one. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!

This friends and family episodes was recorded at the World of Coffee event in San Diego. in this episode Angela and Liesa, hosts from the Straight Up Life at Covoya podcast, talk with Amy Broderick, Executive Director for the Sustainable Coffee Buyer’s Guide, Director of the Picker’s Project in Colombia, and a former colleague of ours here at Covoya. They also speak with Rob Stephen, Managing Director of Covoya specialty coffee USA, and Jose Miguel, part of the ofi/Covoya coffee team in Mexico.

In this episode, Mark and Todd talk about ideas around the sometime elusive concept of quality in coffee, discussing definitions, perceptions, and the impact of processing, roasting, and market trends. They share insights from their experiences and industry history, offering a nuanced view of what makes coffee truly high quality.

Join us as Kaitlin from Rebel Dog Coffee shares her journey from a college student to a career in specialty coffee. Kaitlin provides insights on sourcing, community building, women in coffee, her experience at Rebel Dog, and makes Angela answer a few questions too.

Mark and Todd talk about the world of cold coffee, exploring its rise in popularity, market trends, and the differences between cold brew and iced coffee. The hosts discuss the historical context of cold coffee, regional variations like coffee milk in Rhode Island, and the evolution of cold coffee products. They also touch on the production processes and equipment used in cold brew, concluding with thoughts on the future of cold coffee in the industry. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the evolving landscape of cold coffee, discussing its future, the challenges faced by American coffee culture, and the potential for coffee as a pre-workout beverage. They explore the dynamics of espresso and cold coffee, the opportunities in the ready-to-drink market, and innovative branding strategies. The discussion highlights the need for coffee businesses to adapt and embrace the growing demand for cold coffee, emphasizing that there is significant potential for growth and innovation in this space.

Rob talks about the current state of the coffee market, focusing on price movements, tariffs, and strategies for coffee roasters. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding market trends, the impact of tariffs on the coffee industry, and how roasters can navigate a falling market while making informed decisions based on their business needs.

Rob talks about the significant impact of weather, particularly El Niño and La Niña, on the coffee industry. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how these weather patterns affect coffee production and market dynamics. The conversation explores the unpredictability of weather, the regional variability in coffee cultivation, and the necessity of having contingency plans in place to navigate the uncertainties of climate change and its effects on coffee supply.

In this episode of The Exchange, Mark and Todd talk about the complexities and considerations of roasters entering the retail space. They touch on the historical context of roaster retailing in the coffee industry, the emotional motivations behind entering retail, and the various innovative strategies that roasters can employ to engage with their communities without the heavy burden of traditional retail setups.

In this episode host Mark Inman interviews Joe and Jill from MochaJoe.Coffee about their journey into the coffee industry and their new Coffee House Finder website. They discuss Joe's unique entry into coffee through his experiences in the portable toilet business, the passion behind coffee culture, and the importance of community in sharing coffee experiences. The conversation also highlights their impressions from the World of Coffee show in San Diego, emphasizing the dedication of coffee producers and the excitement surrounding their new venture.

In this episode of Coffee Memo, Rob and Mark talk about the future of the coffee industry, exploring market trends, challenges, and the impact of mechanization and climate change on coffee production. They emphasize the importance of quality and pricing in specialty coffee, the need for strong relationships between producers and buyers, and the resilience required to navigate the ever-changing market landscape. The conversation highlights the necessity for coffee professionals to adapt and make quick decisions to seize opportunities in a competitive environment.

In this episode of The Exchange, hosts Mark and Todd talk about the world of coffee roasting, exploring the motivations behind becoming a coffee roaster and the realities of starting a coffee roasting business. They discuss the skills and mindset required for aspiring roasters, the balance between the art and business of roasting, and the importance of learning the craft through hands-on experience.