Join The Crown's Chris Kornman, Sandra Elisa Loofbourow, Candice Madison, Alex Taylor, and Elise Becker as they discuss a good espresso. What coffees make good espressos? Are certain origins or processes better suited for single origins or blends? And how should one roast espresso for the best extraction? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions.

Episode 31: Good for Espresso

Have you struggled with building strong wholesale accounts and getting your coffee onto grocery aisle shelves? In this podcast episode, Alli shares a wealth of information for new roasters on how to differentiate their brands from others, how to get their coffee into grocery shelves, and she also gives us an insight into how grocery buyers select products that they want to showcase in their shelves. Enjoy the episode, and check out the Alli Ball's online course on Retail Ready here: https://www.alliball.com/waitlist

Episode 35: Level up your wholesale with Alli Ball of Food Biz Wiz

How to save money on shipping, you ask? Logistics costs can inflate the final price of your raw goods. Junior trader Caitlin McCarthy-Garcia and Creative Director/Outbound Shipping Specialist Evan Gilman give you the inside scoop on all of your logistics questions. Is it possible to do same-day shipping? How can you avoid extra fees? What is a BOL? How should you handle claims? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more in this episode!

S2, Episode 8: Strategies for Hassle Free Coffee Shipping w/ Caitlin McCarthy-Garcia and Evan Gilman

In this episode, we have Junior Trader, Spencer Ford, Trading Assistants, Grace Torres, and Lab &amp; Education Coordinator, Isabella Vitaliano, to discuss the basics of the C-market and dissecting some of the intricacies surrounding the topic. From C-market history and the variables that impact pricing to understanding buyers' and sellers' fixes, you will learn it all in this episode. This introduction to the topic will be followed by regular C-market updates. Stay tuned!

S2, Episode 10: What da C do?

This week, we get the chance to sit down with Hanna Neuschwander, the Director of Strategy and Communication at World Coffee Research Center and Chris Kornman, the Director of Education at The Crown. Explore the genetics of arabica coffee, genetically modified coffee plants, what quality means for farmers, the story of Ruiru 11 and more! Download Royal’s new cultivars poster: https://royalcoffee.com/world-history-geography-of-arabica-coffee-cultivars/   Download WCR new poster:https://worldcoffeeresearch.org/resources/coffee-varieties-poster

S2, Episode 12: Coffee Genetics w/ Hanna Neuschwander & Chris Kornman

In this episode from the trading desk, Junior Trader, Spencer Ford, and Vice President of Trading, Alex Mason, give a quick recap of the causes of the volatility in the "C" market for the last half of 2023. They discuss the disequilibrium in the market, aggressive pricing for centrals, Brazil heat damage, and changes in the tenderable grade.

S2, Episode 14: 2023 C Market Recap w/ Spencer Ford & Alex Mason

In this episode, Chris Kornman, Doris Garrido, and Isabella Vitaliano discuss AI roaster technology already on the market, its pros and cons, the further division between craft and mass-produced coffee, and the potential for AI to replace human roasters

S3, Episode 1: AI and Coffee Roasting w/ Chris Kornman and Doris Garrido

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Carguilo, Coffee Manager at Counter Culture Coffee &amp; Board Member at World Coffee Research. Learn about her experience and growth as a coffee professional, her perspective on the intersection of business in coffee and sustainability, and her advice for new coffee businesses looking to incorporate more sustainable practices.&nbsp;

S3, Episode 2: Intersection of Coffee Sustainability & Business w/ Katie Carguilo

Have you been working in the coffee industry for a while and have the skillset and experience to work on your terms? In this episode, we sit down with the extensively experienced Sandra Loofbourrow and discuss her background and how she got into this niche area of the industry, the options as a coffee freelancer/consultant, the keys to success, trials and tribulations, how to establish yourself and more.&nbsp;&nbsp; Music credit: Joshua Wismans &nbsp;

S3, Episode 3: Freelancing in coffee w/ Sandra Loofbourow and Isabella

Curious about what happens on an origin trip with importers and roasters? In this episode, we bring you exclusive insights from Richard about his recent trip to Honduras with Laurel Wirth and a team of coffee roasters. Tune in to learn more about two cutting-edge producing groups they visited: COMSA and Catracha.&nbsp; Music credit: Joshua Wismans

S3, Episode 4: Innovative Honduran Coffee Production Models with Richard Sandlin

In this episode, Spencer Ford, Junior Trader, and Alex Mason, VP of Trading Activity, take a deep dive into the market volatility of the past six months. They cover topics such as backwardation, the record number of exports from Brazil, Vietnam's impact on the coffee market, and where all the coffee is. They also offer advice on the best plan of action given the current situation.&nbsp;

S3, Episode 5: C Market biannual update 2024 - Where is all of the coffee?

In this 2-part series, Charlie, Chris and Spencer go back in time to explore the turning point of sourcing and demand in late aughts till present day. They chat about 'good and right' coffee, government intervention, barista competitions, regrets in coffee buying and more. Stay tuned for the next episode on risk and experimentation in coffee buying.&nbsp; &nbsp;

S3, Episode 6: Early Third Wave - Discovery, Evolution, and Microlots Part 1

In part two of the series, Charlie, Chris, and Spencer explore topics such as risk in coffee purchasing, the pendulum swing in experimental coffee, who is driving demand for investment in unique flavors, whether coffee hybrids could be the next wave, defining co-ferments, the potential for co-ferments to take over the world, and more!

S3, Episode 7: Little Coffees Demanding Lots of Attention Part 2

In this episode I wanted to zoom in and get a little bit personal. Although the scale is not massive the impact is immeasurable. Talking with Mayra, our co-worker at Royal, paints a picture of how coffee is so interpersonal and is driven by its ability to connect people to one another.&nbsp; In her hometown of Santa Elena in Honduras, Mayra has created economic change by exporting her community's coffee &nbsp;to the specialty market through&nbsp;Catracha Coffee.&nbsp; But&nbsp;the coffee business also funds a non-profit that extends support for her community members on a host of activities including income diversification, art, and mental health.&nbsp; We are thrilled to speak with her about her journey.&nbsp;

S3, Episode 8: Interpersonal Relationships in Coffee; The Magic of Catracha Coffee in Santa Elena

The Crown's Director of Education sits down with Luke Waite, founder of Pomello Coffee Consulting and author of The Owner's Manual: A Guide to Sustaining a Coffee Roaster to discuss the challenges of writing for a niche coffee audience, the unique needs of a coffee roasting business, and the nuanced, sometimes vulnerable state of trying to be better than "good enough."

S3, Episode 9: Sustaining a Coffee Roasting Business

In our first episode, Richard Sandlin sits down with Royal Coffee's second-generation CEO to introduce the ambitious project, The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab &amp; Tasting Room. Feedback? podcast@royalcoffee.com&nbsp;

Episode 01 - Max Nicholas-Fulmer Introduces The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room

In this episode, Candice Madison, The Crown's Director of Roasting, and Juliet Han from The UC Davis Center of Coffee, explore the chemical reactions that take place in the bean at different stages of the roast, and discuss how these chemical reactions affect the coffee in your cup.  Check out all our past webinars &amp; what's on the horizon online&nbsp;   Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music. Special thanks to Bolor Erdenebat for editing.&nbsp;  Submit your questions press@royalcoffee.com

Episode 21 - The Chemistry of Roasting Coffee with Candice Madison & Juliet Han

In this episode, Candice Madison, The Crown's Director of Roasting &amp; Joanna Alm, two-time Swedish Roasting Champion, World Roasting Championship finalist &amp; the owner of Drop Coffee, discuss how to bring out different qualities in your roast,&nbsp;the journey of a roaster and deconstruct the roast curve.&nbsp; Check out all our past webinars &amp; what's on the horizon online&nbsp;   Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music. Special thanks to Bolor Erdenebat for editing.&nbsp;  Submit your questions press@royalcoffee.com

Episode 23 - Unlocking Roast Profiling with Candice Madison & Joanna Alm

In this episode, The Crown's Tasting Room Director, Sandra Loofbourow, sits down with GFA Co-chair, Tovara Salley, and Cofounder &amp; Director of the GFA, Sarah Weiner, to talk about coffee requirements, new changes due to global pandemic, and to discuss why roasters should enter this competition. If you want to enter this competition, we've put together a great list of offerings for you, check them out:  Check out all our past webinars &amp; what's on the horizon online&nbsp;   Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music. Thank you to Bolor Erdenbat for editing the episode.  Submit your questions press@royalcoffee.com

Episode 24 - What Coffee Roasters Need to Know about the Good Food Awards w/ Sandra Loofbourow, Sarah Weiner & Tovara Salley

In this episode, The Crown's Director of Roasting, Candice Madison, &amp; Director of Coffee for Nossa Familia Coffee, Rob Hoos, explore everything Loring, from the inception and history of the company to the mods &amp; improvements that have led to the current models. Check out all our past webinars &amp; what's on the horizon online&nbsp;www.royalcoffee.com/webinars Shout out to Michael Senderovich for the music. Special thanks to Bolor Erdenebat for editing.&nbsp; Submit your questions press@royalcoffee.com

Episode 25 - Learning the Loring Smart Roast with Candice Madison & Rob Hoos

Royal Coffee, Inc. is a green coffee importer serving the global coffee roasting community. Since 1978, Royal has connected coffee producers to coffee roasters. In 2019, Royal launched the highly anticipated project The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room, an open-sourced coffee education center located in Oakland, California.
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