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#636 Ahmad Aleidan: What is Specialty Tea?

Ahmad Aleidan is a specialty tea trader and owner of Bayan Tea (based in Kuwait). This is a 5 part series about the role of specialty tea in the modern cafe experience.

In this first episode of the series, Ahmad explains what specialty tea is and how it differentiates from commodity-grade tea.

Find out more and connect with Ahmad Aleidan or Bayan Tea here:

https://www.instagram.com/bayantea/

https://www.mybayantea.com/

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#635 Medina Ilyas: The Future of Arabic Coffee

This is the final episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 5th episode, Medina talks about the conservation of the future of preserving the heritage of Arabic Coffee.

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#634 Medina Ilyas: The Health Remedies of Arabic Coffee

This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 4th episode, Medina talks to us about the role spices like cardamom, cloves, saffron, and cinnamon play in different recipes created around different regions of the Middle East when preparing Arabic Coffee as specific health remedies. Many of these recipes are included in Medina's new book.

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#633 Medina Ilyas: The Rituals of Arabic Coffee

This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 3rd episode, Medina explains the rituals and ceremonies involved in the preparation of Arabic coffee.

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#632 Medina Ilyas: The Art of Arabic Coffee

This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 2nd episode, Medina takes us on an adventure of her new book about Arabic coffee and the incredible artwork involved in creating the book.

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#631 Medina Ilyas: What is Arabic Coffee?

This is the first episode in a 5-part series with Medina Ilyas exploring the traditions and preparation of Arabic Coffee. Medina is an entrepreneur and the author of the newly released book "The Art of Arabic Coffee" available now on her website and through Amazon.

In this 1st episode, Medina explains exactly what "Arabic Coffee" is, its origins, and how it differs from other coffee brewing methods like rakwa/Ibrik, espresso, filter coffee, etc.

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#630 Diego Baraona: The Future of Coffee Supply

This is the final episode of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this 5th episode of the series, Diego and Lee speak frankly about the future of the supply of coffee from El Salvador to the world, the hard decisions that need to be made to remain competitive, and the role that risk appetite will play in such uncertain times ahead.

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#629 Diego Baraona: The Next Generation of Coffee Producers

This is the 4th of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode of the series, we get insight into the shift in mindset and approach the next generation of coffee producers are expressing about the way they produce and supply coffee to the consuming end of the market.

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#628 Diego Baraona: Coffee Innovations in El Salvador

This is the 3rd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode of the series, Diego explains the ways that producers in El Salvador are simplifying as a way of innovating to navigate the challenging times ahead for coffee producers globally.

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#627 Diego Baraona: The Challenges of Producing Coffee in El Salvador

This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador..

In this episode of the series, Diego helps us understand the challenges coffee producers have been faced with over the past few years since the world was changed.

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#626 Diego Baraona: Producing Coffee in El Salvador

This is the first of a 5-part series with 5th Generation El Salvadorian Coffee Producer Diego Baraona of the world-famous coffee estate - Los Pirineos. In this series, we'll be exploring the future of coffee production in El Salvador.

In this episode, we explore the unique attributes of coffee production in El Salvador and its challenges.

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#625 Sarada Krishnan: The Future of Coffee Crops

This is the 5th episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.

In this 5th episode of the series, Sarada helps us understand the future of coffee agricultural crop stability, particularly in consideration of the unpredictability of ever-changing climate patterns and the economic uncertainty ahead.

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#624 Sarada Krishnan: The State of Coffee Crop Stability

This is the 4th episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.

In this 4th episode of the series, with all the climate, economic, and geopolitical variables contributing to the volatility of food security, we're discussing the specific state of coffee crops in the world in such challenging times.

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#623 Sarada Krishnan: Food Security is in Serious Threat

This is the 3rd episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.

In this 3rd episode of the series, Sarada helps us understand how seriously under threat our agricultural food supply chain is and how things got this way.

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#622 Sarada Krishnan: The Importance of Coffee Crop Diversity

This is the 2nd episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.

In this 2nd episode of the series, we're exploring the importance of crop diversity in terms of long-term coffee and food security for our species.

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#621 Sarada Krishnan: The Global Crop Diversity Trust

This is the first episode of a 5 part series with Dr. Sarada Krishnan - Director of Programs for the Global Crop Diversity Trust and the Executive Director of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). In this series, we'll explore agricultural food security pertaining to coffee crops.

In this 1st episode of the series, Sarada helps us understand the role of the Global Crop Diversity Trust and what terms like food security, crop diversity, and food sovereignty mean.

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#620 Lee Safar: The ROI on Your Coffee Competition

This is the final episode of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 5th episode, we're exploring the potential ROI (Return on Investment) available when you make the decision to participate in any coffee competition. Understanding the ROI for your competition campaign will help you find stakeholders (e.g. sponsors and teammates) to help you achieve your success markers.

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#619 Lee Safar: Planning for Success in Barista Competitions

This is episode 4 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 4th episode, we explore planning for success in coffee competitions beyond simply the binary options of winning or losing. There is so much potential to be gained from doing hard things beyond simply achieving the end goal or not. This conversation focuses on defining the success markers for all the stakeholders of your campaign.

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#618 Lee Safar: How to Get Support for Your Barista Competition

This is episode 3 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 3rd episode, Lee outlines some strategies for garnering support from your employer, sponsors, coach, roasters, etc if you're looking to compete in any coffee competitions.

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#617 Lee Safar: Managing Your Expectations of Barista Competitions

This is episode 2 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 2nd episode, Lee outlines how to manage your expectations going into Barista competitions. This includes how to manage your expectations of the people around you, your costs, time, other resources, your ego, your chance of winning, and how you view success.

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