Seed To Cup

Inspired by interview podcasts, late-night TV, and radio, Seed To Cup is our chance to learn the origin stories of the companies, founders, and major coffee culture movers that help shape the industry. Each show features a deep dive interview with a different fascinating figure from the world of coffee and lets us learn their life story, early experiences with coffee, and big business decisions along the way that have helped them achieve success in the world of coffee. Aided by an in-depth interview research process, this show is a canvas for original storytelling. The companies and individuals in coffee you love all have a deeper story behind the scenes—that’s what we’ll be bringing you in this new show.

The Story Of BLK & Bold Coffee With Co-Founder Rod Johnson 03/16/2022

The Story Of BLK & Bold Coffee With Co-Founder Rod Johnson This month on the podcast, Sprudge contributor Giovanni Fillari interviews Co-Founder Rod Johnson. "We are a coffee roastery located in Des Moines, Iowa, that bridges the gap between specialty coffee and community impact," says Johnson. "We were looking to do something more meaningful, and we are checking that box by contributing a portion of our proceeds to organizations that support youth in need." to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness. They've enjoyed over the last few years, becoming one of America's best-recognized coffee brands along the way, with via Target, Whole Foods, and other national retailers. Johnson talks about their pivot from non-profit work to the coffee industry and the connections made along the way. Fillari asks about the company's and the NBA, accomplishments Johnson is most proud of, and what he hopes to achieve in the comings months and years. This episode is sponsored by La Marzocco. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/22464302

Angel Medina of Reforma Roasters, Republica, and La Perlita 04/22/2021

Angel Medina of Reforma Roasters, Republica, and La Perlita Sprudge co-founder Jordan Michelman interviews Angel Medina, the polymath co-founder behind a growing group of Portland small businesses. These include the coffee company Reforma Roasters, the cafe La Perlita (with Axel Villa), and the extraordinary new restaurant Republica, a collaboration between Medina and an extraordinary team that includes chef Lauro Romero, baker Olivia Bartruff, cocktailer Adriana Alvarez, and tortilla maker Doña Chapis. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/18823166

Lou and Dean Vastardis of BKON 03/08/2021

Lou and Dean Vastardis of BKON Seed To Cup guest host Nathanael May (Customer Marketing Manager, Pacific Foods) interviews the brothers behind BKON—Lou and Dean Vastardis. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/18234431

Margaret Nyamumbo of Kahawa 1893 Coffee 01/27/2021

Margaret Nyamumbo of Kahawa 1893 Coffee On the sixth episode of Seed To Cup, Sprudge Editor-At-Large and The Chocolate Barista Founder Michelle Johnson interviews Kahawa 1893 Coffee founder Margaret Nyamumbo. Nyamumbo is a third-generation Kenyan coffee farmer and uses blockchain for people to not only trace their coffees back to the farmers but tip them too. Johnson asks Nyamumbo about her ideas on innovation, the future of the industry, and making sure more money gets into the hands of farmers directly. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/17712641

Anita Tam of Slow Pour Supply 12/16/2020

Anita Tam of Slow Pour Supply Guest host Nathanael May interviews Anita Tam, founder of Slow Pour Supply. This episode is sponsored by Seattle Coffee Gear and La Marzocco. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/17220155

Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian of JNP Coffee 10/21/2020

Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian of JNP Coffee Michelle Johnson guest hosts this episode of Seed To Cup on the Sprudge Podcast Network. Johnson interviews Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian of JNP Coffee. JNP is a Boston based importer of coffees from Burundi, where Jeanine was born and raised. Earlier this year, Michelle Johnson had the opportunity to present one of JNP's coffees at the U.S. Coffee Championship. This episode is sponsored by La Marzocco and Seattle Coffee Gear. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/16485791

Abigail Forsyth of KeepCup 09/11/2020

Abigail Forsyth of KeepCup Jordan Michelman interviews Abigail Forsyth, the co-founder, and CEO of KeepCup, based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2007 by Forsyth and her brother, Jamie, KeepCup was designed to address an intrinsic issue in the specialty coffee industry: reliance on disposable cups. "Today, KeepCups are used in more than 65 countries around the world. KeepCup users divert millions of disposable cups from landfill every day, and through their actions inspire others to do the same," says the company. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/15975833

Episode 2: Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell of Equator Coffees 05/28/2020

Episode 2: Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell of Equator Coffees Host Jordan Michelman interviews Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell, cofounders of Equator Coffees in the San Francisco Bay Area. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/14607797

Erica Escalante 04/24/2020

Erica Escalante Jordan Michelman interviews Erica Escalante, the founder of Cafe Reina and Kitchenhood Commissary in Portland, Oregon. Formerly The Arrow Coffeehouse, Cafe Reina is a specialty coffee shop, bakery, and shared commercial kitchen in North Portland. Escalante’s story through coffee leads us up to this moment today, where she has emerged as a small business leader and innovator in the time of COVID-19, adapting her business model in a series of fascinating ways. Transcript: https://bit.ly/stcep1 /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/14123744

Seed To Cup Preview 04/23/2020

Seed To Cup Preview Seed To Cup is hosted by Sprudge co-founder Jordan Michelman. Seed To Cup is our chance to learn the origin stories of the companies, founders, and major coffee culture movers that help shape the industry. Each show features a deep dive interview with a different fascinating figure from the world of coffee and lets us learn their life story, early experiences with coffee, and big business decisions along the way. /episode/index/show/seedtocup/id/14118149

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