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

Our Guest on the podcast this week is Nolan Hirte from Proud Mary Coffee (Melb, Austin, Portland) and Aunty Peg's (Melbourne).

In this series, Lee and Nolan will explore the state of the coffee industry and where it may be headed.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Nolan delve into the value proposition of specialty coffee for consumers.

They discuss the coffee crisis and the importance of changing consumer perceptions of coffee's value.

Learn how specialty coffee can command higher prices and how this impacts producers and consumers.

This episode also touches on the future of coffee shops, consumer trends, and the role of community in the coffee industry.

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00:00 Introduction to the Coffee Crisis

00:54 Sponsorship and Course Promotion

01:33 Welcome and Series Overview

02:46 The Value Proposition of Specialty Coffee

04:31 Consumer Behavior and Market Trends

07:46 The Role of Community in Coffee Culture

08:54 Personal Reflections on Being a Barista

09:41 Challenges and Opportunities in Specialty Coffee

18:11 The Story of Bernardina Coffee

22:29 Encouraging Consumer Appreciation for Specialty Coffee

26:23 Building a Sustainable Coffee Business

35:55 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

Connect with Nolan and Proud Mary Coffee here:

https://www.instagram.com/proudmaryusa/

https://www.instagram.com/proudmarycoffee/

https://www.instagram.com/auntypegsbypmc/

https://www.proudmarycoffee.com

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