Map It Forward Middle East Podcast

This is the 5th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.

In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.

In this engaging episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai discuss the vibrant and competitive coffee culture in Vietnam.

They discuss why big coffee chains struggle to attract consumers in Vietnam, the latest coffee trends such as matcha and 'healthy' drinks, and how the local consumers prefer supporting homegrown brands over international giants like Starbucks.

Learn about the challenges and future of the coffee industry in Vietnam, insights into modern Vietnamese coffee consumer behavior, and the rise of specialty coffee in the country.

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This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.

In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai discuss the significant challenges facing the Vietnamese specialty coffee industry, including severe droughts impacting the Central Highlands, thefts of coffee crops, and the rising market volatility.

The discussion covers the misconceptions about coffee hoarding, governmental advice to farmers on maintaining steady sales, and the impact of weather conditions like frost on coffee production in various regions of Vietnam.

Thai Dang also shares insights into how specialty coffee business owners are navigating the current market landscape, including diversification strategies involving different varieties like Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at how Vietnam's coffee value chain is adapting to these challenges.

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This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.

In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.

In this episode of the podcast, Lee and Thai discuss the unique dynamics of Vietnam's coffee market, the impact of rising middle-class demand, and the influence of quality on pricing.

Discover how specialty coffee farmers in Vietnam set prices and the implications of market volatility on the coffee industry.

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This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.

In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Thai explore the unique challenges faced by the Vietnamese specialty coffee market, including fluctuating coffee cherry prices, supply chain difficulties, and maintaining quality amidst economic and climatic changes.

Thai provides insights into their value-driven business approach and the importance of educating staff and customers about the coffee supply chain.

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In this series, our guest on the podcast is Thai Dang from 96B Cafe and Roastery in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We're exploring Vietnam's specialty coffee supply chain.

In this episode, Lee and Thai discuss Vietnam’s unique position in the specialty coffee market, the impact of climate change, and the role of government support in coffee production.

Thai shares insights into his vertically integrated business model, the specialty coffee boom in Vietnam, and challenges coffee producers face due to changing weather patterns.

Tune in to learn about Vietnam's journey toward a more sustainable coffee future.

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