About this episode

Yaren Maya, founder of Cafeto Cacao, discusses her coffee shop in Oaxaca and its commitment to local sourcing and hospitality.

I am so glad that I came across this jewel of a cafe in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico. We hear often about direct trade relationships, local sourcing, excellent hospitality, and servant leadership all as aspirations of mindful operators. This place is living these aspirations as a part of the daily rhythm. Coffee and Cacao from their backyard. Signature drinks and a food menu made from ingredients direct from local farms. A deep focus on Oaxacan culture and tradition. I am so happy to welcom to the show the founder of Cafeto Cacao, Yaren Maya! Yaren Maya is the Founder and Owner of the amazing Cafeto Cacao, a specialty coffee shop in Oaxaca, Mexico. She has been working in the coffee and cacao industry for three years already and the cafe has established itself as the premier destination for thoughtful and excellent hospitality and menu items sourced from Oaxaca. A beautiful business showcasing local flavor, creativity, and kind service to neighbors and tourists alike. Yaren is also the co-creator of an Oaxacan fusion restaurant, which has been operating for five years and caters for lunches, dinners, and events. Working by the side of others professionals of the industry in Food…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Deferio

Guest: Yaren Maya

Topics covered

• coffee
• cacao
• local sourcing
• hospitality
• Oaxacan culture
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Cafeto Cacao
• Oaxaca
• coffee shop
• local farms
• hospitality
• Yaren Maya
• cacao
• Oaxacan culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cafeto Cacao

Places: Oaxaca, Mexico, Oaxaca City

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