How Coffee Gets to You - Part 2: Shipping with Joey Stazzone (Ep. 18)

In this episode, host Philip Klayman interviews Joey Stazzone, the owner of Cafe Kreyol, a direct trade coffee importing and roasting company. Joey shares his journey of starting the business in Haiti and expanding to other countries. He discusses the Cocaine for Coffee project, where farmers transition from growing coca to coffee. Joey also explains the dry milling process and its impact on coffee logistics. He highlights the challenges and risks involved in shipping coffee across oceans, including government regulations and customs inspections. Finally, Joey reflects on the future challenges and opportunities in the specialty coffee industry.Takeaways - Cafe Kreyol focuses on creating sustainable employment in the specialty coffee industry, starting in Haiti and expanding to other countries. - The Cocaine for Coffee project aims to transition farmers from growing coca to coffee, providing them with a sustainable and legal source of income. - The dry milling process involves removing the parchment from the coffee beans and sorting them to remove visible defects. - Shipping coffee across oceans involves various challenges, including finding suitable shipping routes, dealing with customs inspections, and mitigating risks such as container damage or delays. - Government involvement in coffee production and shipping can vary, with some countries having heavy regulations and others being less involved.Order Coffee = https://threetreecoffee.com/collections/coffeesCafe Kreyol = https://cafekreyol.com/Joey Stazzone = https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-stazzione-a213b0190Order Three Tree Coffee!