• #3 Availability of Brazilian Coffees
    Nov 20 2024
    Mark and Todd talk briefly about why Brazilian coffees are "light in the market."Visit and Explore Covoya!
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    8 mins
  • #8 Another Cup: Liesa Talks with Sales rep Angela Greenhagen
    Nov 19 2024

    00:00 Introduction to Coffee Journeys

    02:57 Angela's Coffee Career Path

    06:01 Transitioning from Barista to Sales

    08:58 Cultural Shifts in the Coffee Industry

    12:08 Personal Interests and Hobbies

    14:54 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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    18 mins
  • #5 All About Coffee Page by Page: Chapter 1
    Nov 12 2024

    Takeaways

    The podcast explores the etymology of the word coffee.

    Etymology involves phonetic changes and linguistic borrowings.

    Hobson-Jobson is a key reference for English borrowings from Indian languages.

    The Arabic word for coffee is qahwah, which evolved into various forms.

    Skepticism exists regarding the connection between coffee and the Kaffa region.

    Historical figures like Sir James Murray contributed to the understanding of coffee's etymology.

    The debate among scholars continues regarding the origins of the word coffee.

    Phonetic changes play a crucial role in the evolution of the word coffee.

    French perspectives on coffee's etymology highlight differing opinions.

    Biographical insights on key figures enrich the discussion of coffee's history.

    00:00 Introduction to All About Coffee

    01:05 Etymology of Coffee: The Beginning

    03:30 Exploring Hobson-Jobson and Linguistic Borrowings

    05:56 The Arabic Roots of Coffee

    09:45 Skepticism Towards Kaffa and African Origins

    11:39 The Role of Historical Figures in Coffee's Etymology

    14:00 The Debate Among Scholars

    20:12 Phonetic Changes in Coffee's Evolution

    24:25 French Perspectives on Coffee's Etymology

    27:07 Biographical Insights on Key Figures

    29:46 Poetic Reflections on Coffee's Heritage

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    34 mins
  • #36 The Challenge of Logistics
    Nov 8 2024

    00:00 Navigating the Coffee Supply Chain

    02:54 Understanding Logistics Challenges

    06:07 The Journey from Farm to Port

    08:55 Risks During Transportation

    11:50 Shipping and Container Challenges

    15:07 Delays and Quality Control

    17:52 Maritime Risks and Regulations

    27:22 Challenges in Coffee Shipping and Storage

    30:12 Navigating Port Operations and Delays

    33:34 Customs Holds and Their Impact

    40:14 Quality Control Upon Arrival

    49:32 Understanding Risks in Coffee Logistics

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    55 mins
  • #7 Another Cup: Rob Talks with Sales Analyst Liesa Collins
    Oct 30 2024

    • Liesa transitioned from the art world to coffee.
    • Her role involves a lot of data management and systems.
    • Collaboration is key in the coffee industry.
    • Understanding the journey of coffee from farm to cup is crucial.
    • The coffee industry has a rich history and community.
    • Being adaptable is essential in her role.
    • The importance of relationships in business cannot be overstated.
    • Learning from colleagues enhances the work experience.
    • Problem-solving is a significant part of her job.
    • Covoya fosters a culture of knowledge sharing.

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  • #6 Another Cup: Todd Talks with Logistics Supervisor Melissa Gomes
    Oct 22 2024

    00:00 Introduction to Covoya Specialty Coffee

    05:53 Melissa's Journey to Covoya

    07:15 A Day in the Life of a Logistics Supervisor

    12:53 Melissa's Creative Side and Final Thoughts

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    15 mins
  • #4 All About Coffee Page by Page: Pages XIII-XXIX
    Oct 9 2024
    We are still technically in the frontmatter of the book. In this episode we cover the seven page Table of Content, the seven page list of illustrations, the one page "Coffee Thesaurus" that isn't a thesaurus, and the one page seed to cup list, "The Evolution of a Cup of Coffee."Visit and Explore Covoya!
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  • #3 All About Coffee Page by Page: Foreword
    Sep 26 2024
    We've looked at frontmatter and the Preface and now, for the first time to mind, we catch sight of Mr. Ukers' personality and position in the coffee industry as advocate, educator, spokesperson, and public relations flack. Whereas the preface was more or less just the facts--I wrote a book and this is how I did it and this is who helped me--in the foreword we not only get Mr. Ukers' full throated voice and his style on display, but the very first word signals the scope of the work: "Civilization.' Visit and Explore Covoya!
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    31 mins