Come along with us on a ride in this episode as we experience the world of Cup of Excellence coffee auctions for the first time. We were chasing a special lot from our Best Friends Club producer, Nelín Guzman, as his coffee took 5th place in his category for all of Honduras. We talk through how these auctions work, why countries like Honduras now use new categories, and how even with categories, varieties like Parainema still command a high price.
We also dig into what it means to bring coffees of this caliber back to our guests — using them in competitions and adding them to our menu in a limited quantity. For us, it wasn't about winning the auction – there was a small chance of that happening anyway – but more so about what doors being a part of the COE opens for us in the future. And hey, you need to start somewhere. It was a wild time of an early morning, side bets, and high energy.
Buckle up.
🔖 Chapters –
00:00 Welcome to the ride
02:40 C.O.E. Auctions
04:32 Categories and Their Impact on Coffee Auctions
11:42 Why are we in the C.O.E.?
23:54 What’s up with Parainema
27:25 A lot to learn about varieties  
30:56 How did we set our budget for the auction?
33:36 Where do these coffees fit on our menu
38:20 Jared list off coffee varieties from ethiopia
39:32 Has to end somewhere

🔗 Links –
Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/
Cat & Cloud webstore: catandcloud.com/
Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: chrisbaca.com/


We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions with the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes.

The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for us to share our experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week we sit down to talk about new challenges as business owners, how we utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen!

Enjoy!

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