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Welcome to the first episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast this series is Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee, based in Sydney, Australia. After almost 10 years, Stitch Coffee is expanding into Asia, specifically China and Japan.

In this series, Nawar and Lee (having both taken their brands overseas) discuss what's involved in taking your coffee brand across borders.

The 5 episodes in this series are:

1. Expanding Your Coffee Branding Into New Countries - https://youtu.be/ZQ0t9U-Dc7U

2. Due Diligence Opening your Coffee Brand In A New Country - https://youtu.be/bQvBEeP0A_c

3. The Hidden Costs Involved Expanding Your Coffee Brand In China - https://youtu.be/QMNOMxhiBvo

4. Navigating A Cross Boarder Coffee Business - https://youtu.be/u2uMAjVKXuM

5. Adapting Your Coffee Brand In A New Culture - https://youtu.be/F1q9fnbXGQw

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar sits down with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee to explore the diverse and evolving coffee cultures in Asia.

Nawar shares his unique experiences and insights from working in both mature and emerging Asian markets, such as Japan and China, highlighting the differences in coffee consumption and market maturity.

The discussion touches on the importance of brand authenticity, the challenges of international expansion, and the role of culture in shaping coffee preferences.

Nawar provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Stitch Coffee is building its presence in these markets and offers valuable advice for anyone considering expanding their business internationally.

This episode is a must-watch for coffee enthusiasts and industry professionals looking to understand the complexities of global coffee markets.

00:00 Exploring Asian Coffee Markets

00:40 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant

01:19 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:53 Nawar Adra's Coffee Journey

03:40 Stitch Coffee's Expansion into Asia

06:21 Understanding Asian Coffee Cultures

11:45 Challenges and Strategies in New Markets

16:20 The Importance of Branding

23:48 The Role of Risk in Business Growth

25:39 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

25:59 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Connect with Nawar and Stitch Coffee here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawar-adra-12909516a/

https://www.stitch.coffee/

https://www.instagram.com/stitch.coffee/

https://www.instagram.com/stitch.coffee.japan/

Also, find Stitch Coffee on China's Little Red Book/Xiaohongshu App.

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