Thanx for the add!!!Say Hi to your customer all the way from Macedonia!!!About Your question for SCAE?!-I'm going for exam for Level 2 in September,but November I have to go back to work,so unfortunately I wont be in Trieste-Italy.
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Hey Alun,
From what you say it seems like there is a lot of potential there. I am curious about what you think that it would take to get something going in terms of direct trade?
You mentioned that the growers need a lot of guidance, but I am just curious what you mean by that. Is it guidance in how the direct trade system works or is changing their general mind set as to how trade normally works?
What kind of coop do you have set up? Is it all based on roasters that are there in Java or are some of your members outside of Java? Have a good one.
Thanks! He is 2 1/2 months... isn't being a parent awesome? I feel like everything that used to not be exciting, now is. Like Easter egg hunts, riding a bike, and toys! lol! It's been a long time since I thought these things were interesting, having a little one creates that one-ness.
I would love to come visit! You mentioned in your last note that Indonesia was a bit of an under achiever in terms of relationship farming but do you think that it is something that they would be interested in? I have a ton more questions but I am in the process of moving so I will talk to you later.
Hey Alun,
It sounds like you might have the best job that I have ever heard of! I would love to talk more about Indonesian growers. Coffee has got to be the best industry to work in. I will just tell you real quick about what I am trying to do. I am currently trying to set up a business building coffee roasters (I have a degree in engineering), but I am totally fascinated by the direct trade agreements so I want to make it easier for roasters to get to source to make that happen. I feel like if I can offer that service along with the roasters it would be good education for new roasters as well as established roasters, or just individuals who are interested to learn where their food comes from. I am currently trying to get a trip set up in Tanzania, I am starting there because my sister and brother-in-law live there and my brother-in-law sets up adventure travel expeditions for a living. But I would love to talk to someone about other locations because I want to be able to send people to every major coffee growing region in the next five years. Have a good one.
Great thank you! I will ask my shop friends were exactly they get their coffee. They roast it right in the shop but that doesn't really mean anything. Thanks for the suggestion for the chocolate. I probably wouldn't go for the Belgium manufacturer we sell several bars and candies and to me they all have very similar characteristics but I can always get a tasting from them which is a lot of fun!
Thanks!
Hi thanks for the comment! I'm really excited you left one for me. I frequent a coffee shop that serves single origin Indonesian coffee and I love the earthy qualities. I also love the earthy thickness of the chocolate we sell from Indonesia! If you have any suggestions for an Indonesian chocolate bar I will try to get it into our shop.
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How are things brewing? I am new here, just wanna make some coffee friends!
Double shot of Thanks!
Regards with crema,
Jean
-i HEART café-
From what you say it seems like there is a lot of potential there. I am curious about what you think that it would take to get something going in terms of direct trade?
You mentioned that the growers need a lot of guidance, but I am just curious what you mean by that. Is it guidance in how the direct trade system works or is changing their general mind set as to how trade normally works?
What kind of coop do you have set up? Is it all based on roasters that are there in Java or are some of your members outside of Java? Have a good one.
Colin
How is it going with Elijah?
It sounds like you might have the best job that I have ever heard of! I would love to talk more about Indonesian growers. Coffee has got to be the best industry to work in. I will just tell you real quick about what I am trying to do. I am currently trying to set up a business building coffee roasters (I have a degree in engineering), but I am totally fascinated by the direct trade agreements so I want to make it easier for roasters to get to source to make that happen. I feel like if I can offer that service along with the roasters it would be good education for new roasters as well as established roasters, or just individuals who are interested to learn where their food comes from. I am currently trying to get a trip set up in Tanzania, I am starting there because my sister and brother-in-law live there and my brother-in-law sets up adventure travel expeditions for a living. But I would love to talk to someone about other locations because I want to be able to send people to every major coffee growing region in the next five years. Have a good one.
Colin
Welcome the 'Olde Worlde' of levers.
Good choice and let me know when its arrived.
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Are you ever on that "other place?"
Check in there....
As for Starbucks.. it was never going to work in Australia.
Thanks!
Much luv
Vanessa Edwards
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