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Welcome to our first guests from Indonesia! Jen and Drew talk about applying their international development backgrounds to specialty coffee, understanding the local scene, and lessons learned during the pandemic. 

What's happening on the ground in the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam? Carmel, Fuadi, and Will l check in on each other and talk about the rise in coffee prices, labor issues, and what's next for the origins. 

Kaleb has been in the industry for decades but he's excited that there's still so much to learn. We talked to Kaleb about learning how to roast coffee in a church, gaining the trust of a village, and brewing his favorite cup of coffee. This is his first podcast interview, yay! 

Quang was a lecturer when he saw an opportunity to work in coffee. Nine branches of La Viet later, he has no intentions of leaving the industry. We talk to Quang about La Viet's starting out of a factory, earning the trust of farmers and customers, and how coffee is more than just an object to sell.

Our special guest brought Will, Carmel, and Fuadi together! Miguel Meza of Paradise Coffee Roasters talks about his journey from getting coffee in the mail to moving to Hawaii, exciting developments in processing, and the future of coffee in Southeast Asia. 

Tae's journey started when had meetings in coffee shops for his new business. Now, he runs one of the most recognized coffee roasters in Thailand. We talk to Tae about making the decision to roast and sell Thai coffee, finding support in your network, and a pay-what-you-want-for-coffee experiment.