Drank it! Podcast

Lance Schnorenberg, Sey Coffee

Episode Summary

Lance from Sey Coffee joins us to talk: co-ferments, “rock-star” producers, trends, the real work of sourcing, doing the reps (cupping daily), why clean 87–90pt washed lots are miracles, pricing/value (cost-per-cup), curation and seasonality, and how roasters can truly stand out in 2025.

Episode Notes

Lance from Sey Coffee joins us to talk: co-ferments, “rock-star” producers, trends, the real work of sourcing, doing the reps (cupping daily), why clean 87–90pt washed lots are miracles, pricing/value (cost-per-cup), curation and seasonality, and how roasters can truly stand out in 2025.

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Timestamps 

00:00 - Introduction;

00:15 - Get It Off Your Chest: Missing feature from scales;

05:47 - Introducing the Guest: Lance from Sey Coffee;

06:29 - The Evolution of Coffee Trends;

10:49 - Understanding Quality in Coffee;

16:31 - The Importance of Continuous Learning;

20:28 - Navigating Business Strategies in Coffee;

27:03 - Quality and Accessibility in Coffee;

29:55 - The Depth of Coffee Knowledge;

33:15 - Finding Unique Coffee Sources;

34:37 - Curating Seasonal Offerings;

36:12 - Passion for Green Coffee;

43:05 - The Economics of Coffee Pricing;

51:29 - The Journey of Coffee Tasting;

51:54 - Learning from Experience in Coffee Roasting;

53:41 - The Evolution of Coffee Quality;

55:23 - Developing New Coffee Varieties;

58:46 - Navigating Quality and Volume in Coffee Production;

01:00:39 - The Future of Coffee Roasting;

01:03:59 - The Untapped Market for Specialty Coffee;

01:06:53 - The Need for Quality in Coffee Shops;

01:09:57 - The Importance of Commitment in the Coffee Industry;