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Rob talks about the complex factors influencing coffee market volatility, including supply, demand, weather, logistics, currency fluctuations, and human emotions.

While the overall number of coffee drinkers has increased, the proportion opting for black coffee is declining. This trend raises questions about the future of black coffee in a market increasingly dominated by flavored and sweetened options.

Hannah, Covoya's Customer Service Coordinator, talks to Todd about her journey from Sheboygan to Providence, her passion for specialty coffee, and her unique creative pursuits. Discover how her diverse experiences and love for the ocean influence her work and life.

Sam, Angela, and Liesa, our hosts are joined by Covoya Junior Trader Brit Amell. They talk about some shared memories, a recent event at Poursteady, a future visit to Ohio, finding balance on social media, and the decaf hoarder in our midst. 

Mike surprised Mark, Todd, and Rob with a game called Unreal Coffee World Draft. Over six questions, they drafted answers to build unique coffee worlds, and the Covoya team voted on which one they’d most want to live in.

Outside of New England, ask 10 people about coffee milk, the official "state drink" of Rhode Island, and you’ll get seven or eight blank stares.

Angela and Liesa, hosts from the Straight Up Life at Covoya podcast, talk with Amy Broderick, Executive Director for the Sustainable Coffee Buyer’s Guide, Director of the Picker’s Project in Colombia. They also speak with Rob Stephen, Managing Director of Covoya specialty coffee USA, and Jose Miguel, part of the ofi/Covoya coffee team in Mexico.

Join Sam, Angela, and Liesa as they talk about the wild coffee market, industry-wide low inventories, and share behind-the-scenes Covoya stories.

Rob talks about what he saw, heard, and said on a recent work trip around the world, discussing industry trends, challenges, and future outlooks. 

Join us as Kaitlin from Rebel Dog Coffee shares her journey from a college student to a career in specialty coffee. Kaitlin provides insights on sourcing, community building, women in coffee, her experience at Rebel Dog, and makes Angela answer a few questions too.