Roundtable Episode #1: A Conversation with Independent Café Owners

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the global economy to a halt, having an immediate and long-term impact on specialty coffee businesses and professionals. What are businesses doing to survive in this time of crisis? What are the experiences of those business owners who have had to shut down or reduce their operations? Are there opportunities to be seen in these dark times? 

In Roundtable, a new video series from the SCA, CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos hosts conversations with leaders in the coffee industry from around the world with a view towards the future.

This inaugural episode features a conversation with four esteemed coffee professionals who share their experiences as owners of independent cafés amid the pandemic:

  • Anna Tsfasman, Founder of Flip Coffee in Moscow

  • Pamela Chng, Founder of Bettr Barista in Singapore

  • Trish Rothgeb and Nick Cho, Co-Founders of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters in San Francisco

Special Thanks to Storm Barista Attitude, Series Sponsor

Roundtable is made possible with support from Storm Barista Attitude. A blend of craftsmanship and high technology, Storm Barista Attitude is designed for the most demanding and experimental baristas, offering total control over brewing parameters. Learn more at stormbaristaattitude.com.

 
 

Special Thanks to Savor Brands, Episode Sponsor

This episode of Roundtable is also supported by Savor Brands, who continues to champion independent cafes, coffee roasters, and producers by helping them evolve with specialty coffee. United by Coffee, Savor Brands is there to support every step of the supply chain. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/savorbrands/.

 
 



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