Articles by Ristretto

Articles by Ristretto

Ristretto | Mark Talks with MochaJoe.Coffee at WOC Ep. 14

"We're not a Yelp in any way. In fact, we're not going to allow negative reviews. I'm a firm believer you shop where you like. Your dollar goes to the shops you like. If you like a shop and you want others to know about your favorite shop and you want to see them succeed, then you follow it. You do a review. You tell them about the drinks you like."

May 1, 2026
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Ristretto | John and Nancy from Creative Agency G+ Ep. 13

John Geletka and Nancy Mines join Rob in the Providence studio to discuss branding.

January 16, 2026
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Ristretto | Christmas 1914, The Last Coffee on the Wind Ep. 12

"The last of the coffee-carrying sailing vessels to reach the United States was the bark Padang, which arrived in New York on Christmas day, 1914."

December 18, 2025
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Ristretto | GROW Mexico 2026 Ep. 11

Todd Mackey is joined by members of the ofi team in South and Central America, Byron Holcomb, Jose Miguel Arenas and Luis Lopez to discuss the upcoming GROW event in Chiapas, Mexico. 

November 14, 2025
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Why is it Called a Quaker? | Ristretto Ep. 10

When the word Quaker came into use to describe under-roasted coffee beans it happened because their color resembled the color of clothing that many Quakers were wearing at the time. 

September 3, 2025
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Ristretto | Mark and Rob Talk Packaging Ep. 9

Discover the essentials of coffee packaging: its impact on freshness, consumer choices, and creative design strategies.

May 28, 2025
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Ristretto | Rob Stephen Explains SAS Contracts Ep. 7

Covoya’s managing director, Rob Stephen, explains SAS contracts best practices in green coffee buying. SAS contracts, or Subject to Approval of Sample contracts, are essential tools for roasters to secure coffee while ensuring quality through sample approval.

May 6, 2025
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Ristretto | How to SCA Ep. 5

Discover essential SCA Expo tips from Mike Ferguson for maximizing your experience at the largest coffee professionals' gathering.

April 17, 2025
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