My Favorite Coffee Story

We're sharing favorite coffee stories with our special guests Terry Cisco and Tina Clothier. Terry and Tina are actively involved in the Hawaiian community, promoting goodness in so many ways. Terry designs beautiful architecture that enhances the Big Island's beauty and Tina strengthens community through the People's Advocacy for Trails in Hawaii also known as PATH. We are delighted to have them on the show to share their inspiring stories and to hear about their favorite coffee stories in Hawaii and along their personal journeys.

We are sharing favorite coffee stories from Australia! We are delighted to have with us Saxon Wright, CEO of Pablo & Rusty's Coffee Roasters in Australia. Pablo & Rusty's sources coffees from farms that are committed to quality and sustainability and are also unique with a distinct profile. Saxon stresses the importance of working with farms that have specific standards in both coffee and farm management - including fair wages and working conditions, ecological care and community development. Saxon says the relationships with farms are a constant source of inspiration and are fundamental to Pablo and Rusty's story. We'll hear about the commitment to providing quality coffee and involving the highest level of technology during roasting, to data analysis and measuring consistency all while incorporating sustainability in running the cafes. We can't wait to hear more about the innovative HuskeeCup made from coffee husks and the latest trend of cashless cafes.

Ever wonder what it's like traveling the world while working remotely? We'll have fun sharing favorite coffee stories with our special guest, Brooke Bachesta, who has been traveling across the United States in her van with her dog Chalupa. Brooke has been writing a travel blog, taking incredible photographs and working remotely while experiencing amazing adventures and beautiful places. We'll hear about Brooke's favorite coffee experiences along the way and what's in store for her next adventure.

We'll share fun student coffee stories with our special guest Christine Gilbert, currently an MBA student at the University of Washington. Coffee is taken quite seriously in Seattle and we'll hear first-hand some of the favorite student coffee hangouts.

The love of music and coffee often go hand-in-hand! We are sharing favorite coffee stories with award-winning musician, Carolyn Willis. Carolyn is an accomplished violinist and violin instructor in Seattle. We'll hear the secrets behind creating and performing beautiful music. And we'll share stories how musicians often meet over coffee to discuss their music. We can't wait to get an up close glimpse into the music community in Seattle, where coffee stories flow as much as music does.

The creativity and passion in film-making often involve good coffee stories. We're sharing favorite stories with award-winning director, producer and screenwriter Guillermo Willy Navarro. From Argentina, Guillermo has travelled to more than 35 countries shooting documentaries and stories as well as independent Hollywood film projects. We'll learn about his inspiration and how coffee houses are a favorite place to write screenplays.

The Greenwell Farms family tradition continues today, over 150 years later. We're speaking with fourth-generation farmer Tom Greenwell about their high quality Kona coffee at Greenwell Farms. Their century old Arabica coffee trees capture an incredible family story starting with Henry Nicholas Greenwell leaving England in 1850 to first set foot on the fertile soil of rural Kona Hawaii. We'll share favorite family coffee stories today and back when Henry Greenwell's 40 years of farming and ranching was perfecting Kona coffee. We can't wait to hear about how Greenwell Farms earned the Recognition Diploma for their Kona coffee at the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna, Austria. We look forward to sharing legendary Greenwell Farms stories and their legacy.

We’re sharing favorite coffee stories with our special guest, Dan Gampon, who at age 18 completed the world famous Ironman competition in Kona, Hawaii. We’ll talk about his training philosophy, inspiration and techniques to successfully complete Triathlons. And we’ll chat about how coffee plays a role and what gives Dan strength to “keep going” during grueling competitions!

We will get a glimpse into the world of surfing with famous surfing photographer Kirk Lee Aeder. Kirk has authored books about surfers and the scenic Hawaiian Islands. His photos can be seen in Sports Illustrated, Fodors Travel Books and various magazines. In addition to photographing the surfing scene, Kirk also covers pro-sports, aerial and underwater. We can't wait to hear all about the never ending adventures Kirk has experienced as well as his inspiring travel stories and some of his favorite coffee stories.

Ever wonder what it's like being a building contractor, remodeling homes and handling a variety of property projects under tight deadlines and with utmost quality? We'll be sharing favorite contractor and coffee stories with Dale Mandeville, Owner of 808 Property Services in Hawaii.

We are sharing stories about delicious, creamy nitro cold brew coffee with Snowing in Space Coffee Company in Charlottesville Virginia. Snowing in Space crafts a wide variety ready-to-drink nitro cold brew coffees that are served on tap and in cans. We’ll talk about Snowing in Space’s “Space Lab” where they have over 10+ taps to sample with flavors ranging from traditional coffee to blends with peppermint green tea or chai.

As part of our Halloween show, we are featuring Puna Chocolate, an amazing farm to bar chocolate grown in Puna, Hawaii! Adam Potter, Co-owner of Puna Chocolate Company along with his sister Teri Hagerott, will join us as we explore how chocolate is created from beautiful cacao pods and what makes Puna Chocolate so unique coming from one of the wettest regions in the United States. We'll also share favorite coffee and chocolate stories, while learning more about the importance of tropical conservation and sustainability. And we can't wait to hear about Puna Chocolate's Big Island Style bar made with Kona Coffee, Puna cacao nibs and 70% dark chocolate.

The first coffee was planted in Kona by missionary Samuel Ruggles in 1828. Coffee and Kona were a perfect match with Kona's rich volcanic soil, hard-working family farmers and perfect climate conditions. For nearly 200 years much has been celebrated, discussed and enjoyed over a cup of Kona's world famous coffee! Kona coffee will be taking center stage at the 47th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival November 3-12, 2017 We'll be sharing stories with Valerie Corcoran, President of the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, and we'll be talking about the unique culture and diversity of Hawaii and Kona's incredible coffee heritage.

Close and transparent relationships with coffee farmers around the world encourages unmatched insight into their community needs and plans for business growth. The organization Sustainable Harvest is well-equipped to facilitate origin projects that impact coffee-producing communities and help customers connect with the farmers behind their cup. David Griswold, Founder and CEO, of Sustainable Harvest has been revolutionizing speciality coffee since 1997. We'll be sharing favorite coffee stories with David and hearing how Sustainable Harvest creates transparent relationships that increase value throughout the supply chain, all while fostering greater sustainability. It's all about Relationship Coffee.

What do specialty coffee and clam chowder have in common? It's Mr. Bob Donegan! As Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Peet's Coffee from 1994 to 1997, Bob Donegan helped grow Peet's specialty coffee business from 19 to 31 stores. In 1997, he became involved with Seattle's Ivar's Restaurants serving delicious clam chowder, fish and chips and seafood. He was appointed as President of Ivar's Inc. in 2001 and since he started he has grown the business from 45 to 61 units! We'll be sharing favorite stories during the early days at Peet's Coffee, what it's like running Ivar's, and about Bob's current projects and passions. And we look forward to hearing more about Clem the Clam and the popular dancing clams!

This week we are exploring favorite stories in other parts of the world with our special guest Professor Selwa A.F. Al-Hazzaa MD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Selwa will share stories about her incredible career and journey in medicine in Ophthamology and Genetics and what it's like being a Professor teaching at the College of Medicine Alfaisel University. We'll also share stories about life in Saudi Arabia and favorite coffee stories that could include cardamom and saffron!

We'll be sharing stories about what keeps Silicon Valley buzzing and what are some of the favorite coffee drinks of Silicon Valley tech leaders. With our special guest, Lannie Medina from Tech Bay Area Advocates, we'll explore what's it's like at Silicon Valley innovation events, the startup scene and favorite coffee shops.

Among many coffee historians, the rise of specialty coffee is said to be attributed to a gentleman named Alfred H. Peet who founded Peet's Coffee & Tea in Berkeley, California in 1966. We've often heard Alfred Peet to be described as the Dutchman who taught America how to drink coffee! We'll be sharing interesting stories about Peet's Coffee, the popularity of gourmet coffee and the rise of specialty coffee in the U.S. We'll also be talking about the growth of custom coffee roasting, the interest in darker blends and how Peet's Coffee served as a model for other roasters including Starbucks.

Were sharing interesting stories about how Starbucks sources coffee beans around the world and what it takes to find the perfect bean! Our special guest, Scott McMartin, who has 20+ years of experience in the coffee industry has travelled the world in search of the perfect cup. Serving as Directory of Global Coffee Advocacy for Starbucks, Scott developed various blends with quality beans he sourced from across the globe. In Scott's quest for the world's best coffee, he has amazing coffee stories about what he's learned from various cultures. He now owns and runs his own speciality coffee company called Fundamental Coffee in Seattle.

What do some of the latest trends look like in the coffee industry and where are we going? Please join us as we share stories about coffee trends from specialty coffee and cold-brews to grab-and-go coffee. We'll also be talking with our special guest Umeko Motoyoshi, Head of Coffee at Sudden Coffee, about the the new trend for quality instant coffee.