This is the very first episode, episode one of All About Coffee a Page by Page Podcast. In this episode we’re going to talk about Biography, Background, and Frontmatter. As you might guess that means we’re not even going to get into the text of the book in this episode beyond the frontmatter, which refers to all the pages you usually flip past at the front of a book to get to the text.

WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS PROFUSELY PEDANTIC AND POSSIBLY VERBOSE CONTENT

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William Harrison Ukers was the author, editor, and publisher of All About Coffee and Tea and Coffee Trade Journal.

Mr. Ukers' death date has some discrepancies, but he was born in Pennsylvania and died in 1954 in New York City.

He had a successful career in journalism before starting the Tea and Coffee Trade Journal.

Mr. Ukers had a connection to the Gramercy Park Hotel and had high standards for himself and his work.

He went through a divorce and later married Helen de Graff, who became his business partner.

Mr. Ukers had a successful career in the coffee and tea industries and was a respected writer and spokesperson.

All About Coffee became a widely quoted and a respected resource newspapers and magazines.

The front matter of the book includes interesting features such as illustrations by renowned artists.

The dedications in the book highlight the importance of Mr. Ukers' wife in his life and career.

All About Coffee, a Page by Page Podcast, is an independent podcast presented by The Exchange Coffee Podcasting Network and brought to you by Covoya Specialty Coffee, recorded in our studio atop the historic Tilden-Thurber Building in beautiful downtown Providence Rhode Island, home to The Exchange, Another Cup, Extra Shot, and Ristretto podcasts.

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Takeaways

• Creation Coffee started as a small operation in a garage and has grown into a well-established business with multiple retail cafes and wholesale accounts.
• Their partnership with Covoya Specialty Coffee has been instrumental in their growth and success.
• Consistency and quality are key factors in their offerings, and they rely on trusted partners like Covoya to provide reliable coffees.
• Moving locations can be stressful, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and improvement.
• Roasting on a UG22 machine has allowed Creation Coffee to create rich and sweet profiles for their coffees.
• Attending the SCA Expo provides opportunities for learning, networking, and discovering new technologies for quality control and consistency.

00:00 Introduction and Background of Creation Coffee

01:31 The Journey of Creation Coffee

07:00 Role of Lead Roaster and Green Buyer

09:23 Partnership with Covoya Specialty Coffee

12:42 Moving Locations and Growth

14:29 Future Plans and Expansion

15:24 Attending the SCA Expo

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Takeaways

• Efficiency.coffee provides free resources for green coffee buyers to improve their skills in supply chain management and sustainability.
• Tannin is a mouth rinse specifically designed for coffee drinkers, addressing issues such as coffee breath, teeth staining, weakened enamel, and dry mouth.
• The mouth rinse is alcohol-free and alkaline, providing a moisturizing and refreshing sensation.
• Efficiency.coffee and Tannin are both examples of innovative solutions that aim to improve the coffee experience and address specific needs of coffee professionals and enthusiasts.

00:00Introduction

01:10Interview with Jay Kling

17:17Interview with Tannen Founders

31:41Conclusion

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Takeaways

• The Pickers Project is an initiative to recognize and support coffee pickers by ensuring they are paid a fair wage and provided with benefits.
• Building strong relationships is crucial in the coffee industry, as it allows for effective communication and problem-solving.
• Visiting coffee farms and engaging with producers helps create a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the supply chain.
• The complexity of the coffee supply chain requires constant collaboration and finding solutions that benefit all stakeholders.
• Paying more for quality coffee is essential to support sustainable and equitable practices in the industry.

Sound Bites

"The Pickers Project is a human-based initiative to recognize the labor that pickers are doing when they're working in coffee farms."

"Relationships are everything in the coffee scene. It's the secret of this whole coffee scene that we're doing and that we're seeing here in Chicago at the show."

"Creating a relationship where both your buying partner, your client, and your producing partner are having a proper business conversation, that was sick for me."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:12 The Pickers Project: Recognizing and Supporting Coffee Pickers

25:24 Exploring Coffee Farms: Challenges and Opportunities

31:13 Collaboration and Problem-Solving in the Coffee Supply Chain

35:01 Paying More for Quality Coffee: Supporting Sustainability and Equity

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00:00 Introduction to the Grow Coffee Summit

01:07 The Purpose of the Summit: Connecting and Collaborating

05:28 Participants: Core Covoya Customers, Covoya Traders and Origin Teams

08:22 Focusing on Grow Columbia September 2024

09:44 How to Get Involved

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Takeaways

• Canyon Coffee started in 2016 as a roaster in Casey's and his girlfriend's apartment and has grown into a wholesale business with hundreds of accounts.
• They are committed to organic and regenerative agriculture and believe in supporting farmers who have taken the leap to get organic certification.
• Regenerative agriculture has the potential to draw down carbon and mitigate the effects of climate change.
• The market reception of regenerative organic coffee has been positive, especially in LA where people are willing to spend money on products that have a positive impact.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Fame

02:21 The Early Years of Canyon Coffee

06:29 The Bonding Power of Coffee

10:19 The Significance of Organic and Regenerative Agriculture

20:24 The Market Reception of Regenerative Organic Coffee

27:07 The Environmental Impact of Regenerative Coffee

28:29 Conclusion and Contact Information

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00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:01 The Value of Working with a Coffee Trader

14:26 Choosing the Right Coffee Trader for Your Business

33:16 Trust and Communication in Coffee Trading

35:09 Understanding Long Coffee and Legally Binding Contracts

46:07 The Importance of Fair Pricing and Value

53:27 The Role of Trucking Companies in Coffee Delivery

01:00:01 Building Strong Relationships in the Coffee Industry

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