Source Code Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-source-code-coffee-podcast Source Code focuses on showcasing the inner working of coffee sourcing, transparency, and sustainability within specialty coffee. Each week, we interview other industry professionals to discuss themes such as certifications, should quality be tied to a living wage, and why transparency is important, yet complicated. ©2021 Metric Coffee 1a667673-26ad-58b0-a2b9-3dc33e6b20f8 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:34:19 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:47:08 -0600 http://www.metriccoffee.com https://img.transistor.fm/Evbd9nQUGXBVJsrZ9tcwynS6ItKG8LfYzDas1-ZmDMA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIxODYwLzE2MjMy/NjYyNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Source Code http://www.metriccoffee.com episodic Metric Source Code focuses on showcasing the inner working of coffee sourcing, transparency, and sustainability within specialty coffee. Each week, we interview other industry professionals to discuss themes such as certifications, should quality be tied to a living wage, and why transparency is important, yet complicated. Source Code focuses on showcasing the inner working of coffee sourcing, transparency, and sustainability within specialty coffee. specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity Xavier Alexander No No Interview with Jola Czerminska from 88 Graines 13 13 Interview with Jola Czerminska from 88 Graines full 529bf76c-2194-418d-a8c9-0a007d404de0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f860504 On today's episode, we are talking to 88 Graines Co-Founder Jolanta "Jola" Czerminska. Prior to founding 88 Graines, Jola began her career in the Melbourne coffee scene working for the likes of Market Lane and  Axil Coffee Roasters and now with 88 Graines, she manages her time working with small coffee producers in Central and South America and this episode is coming out as a celebration for our first release- a H1 Variety from Guatemala. H1 CentroAmericano is the first release of a newer generation of F1 hybrid varieties That began to be distributed to growers about a decade ago. This variety is a cross of Rume Sudan, a disease resistant plant from the Bomb Plateau of South Sudan and Sarchimor T.5296. Itself a hybrid of the dwarf Villa Sarchi bourbon mutant and HDT (Hybrid de Timor) - A hybrid of Arabica and Robusta species that is the source of disease resistance for most modern coffee varieties. 


 

]]> On today's episode, we are talking to 88 Graines Co-Founder Jolanta "Jola" Czerminska. Prior to founding 88 Graines, Jola began her career in the Melbourne coffee scene working for the likes of Market Lane and  Axil Coffee Roasters and now with 88 Graines, she manages her time working with small coffee producers in Central and South America and this episode is coming out as a celebration for our first release- a H1 Variety from Guatemala. H1 CentroAmericano is the first release of a newer generation of F1 hybrid varieties That began to be distributed to growers about a decade ago. This variety is a cross of Rume Sudan, a disease resistant plant from the Bomb Plateau of South Sudan and Sarchimor T.5296. Itself a hybrid of the dwarf Villa Sarchi bourbon mutant and HDT (Hybrid de Timor) - A hybrid of Arabica and Robusta species that is the source of disease resistance for most modern coffee varieties. 


 

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:49:11 -0600 Metric Metric 3174 On this very special bonus episode of Source Code we are speaking with 88 Graines Co-Founder Jolanta "Jola" Czerminska. Prior to launching 88 graines, Jola began her career in coffee in Melbourne, Australia working for Market Lane & Axil Coffee Roasters and eventually, with business partner Agata Agata Pudelek launched 88 Graines. 88 Graines, which means 88 seeds, is based on creating a collaborative social model in coffee sourcing between small and medium coffee producers and independent coffee roasters / roasting companies / future barista champions in order to promote next generation of coffee producers, empowering women & families involved in coffee production and business. We first met Jola on a visit to Guatemala in March of 2020 (a week before the shutdowns) along with her partner Raul Perez which then resulted in Metric being the first US roaster to work with 88 Graines. On this very special bonus episode of Source Code we are speaking with 88 Graines Co-Founder Jolanta "Jola" Czerminska. Prior to launching 88 graines, Jola began her career in coffee in Melbourne, Australia working for Market Lane & Axil Coffee Roaste specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 12- Jared Truby & Benjamin Paz 12 12 Source Code Episode 12- Jared Truby & Benjamin Paz full ab1b1e35-8457-4a66-a81d-23f4a73b05fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/63ba5be2 On our last episode of the season, we talk to Cat & Cloud's Co-Owner Jared Truby and as a bonus, our mutual friend from Beneficio San Vicente in Santa Barbra Honduras Benjamin Paz. Because of our buying relationship with Benjamin Paz, we asked Benjamin who among all of his clients would make a great guest for our program and without hesitation Benjamin said Jared Truby which then resulted in an introduction and subsequent invitation to our program. 

During our talk, we learned more about Jared's approach to relationships at Origin along with his fervent mission to sustainability, hospitality and culture- definitely an inspiring individual doing amazing things in coffee. 

]]> On our last episode of the season, we talk to Cat & Cloud's Co-Owner Jared Truby and as a bonus, our mutual friend from Beneficio San Vicente in Santa Barbra Honduras Benjamin Paz. Because of our buying relationship with Benjamin Paz, we asked Benjamin who among all of his clients would make a great guest for our program and without hesitation Benjamin said Jared Truby which then resulted in an introduction and subsequent invitation to our program. 

During our talk, we learned more about Jared's approach to relationships at Origin along with his fervent mission to sustainability, hospitality and culture- definitely an inspiring individual doing amazing things in coffee. 

]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:03:14 -0500 Metric Metric 2504 In our last episode of the season, we sit down with Jared Truby from Cat & Cloud Coffee out of Santa Cruz, CA and as a bonus, we roped in our mutual friend and Honduran Coffee producer and exporter Benjamin Paz. With over 20 years of Specialty Coffee experience under his belt and growth of 2 successful companies: Verve Coffee Roasters as well as Cat & Cloud, Jared is extremely passionate about Culture, Values, leadership, hospitality, quality, and growth- all essential ingredients to the success of Cat & Clouds buying program. Jared also hosts a very popular podcast along with his business partner Chris Baca titled Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast where they unpack the lessons they've learned along their journey from being barista champions ,to building a mission driven business and everything in between so having Jared and Benjamin as our last guests of the season made for an awesome conversation around quality, hospitality and sustainability. In our last episode of the season, we sit down with Jared Truby from Cat & Cloud Coffee out of Santa Cruz, CA and as a bonus, we roped in our mutual friend and Honduran Coffee producer and exporter Benjamin Paz. With over 20 years of Specialty Cof specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 11- Mike Nelson 11 11 Source Code Episode 11- Mike Nelson full 69d7b272-5c47-4a4a-85f1-d8f965b3631a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff56f47 Mike is the Director of Coffee, leading sourcing, roasting, quality control, and education for Junior’s Roasted- A micro-roaster based in Portland, OR. Mike and his wife Caryn (Co-Founder of Junior's) authored a six page comic book titled "Ask Me About Cost of Production" which helps explain the 
the C market, how it concerns the coffee consumer, and a quick look at the implications of low coffee prices for coffee production. On this episode, Colin and Mike discuss the importance of transparency and why it's important to know where our coffee comes from. 

]]> Mike is the Director of Coffee, leading sourcing, roasting, quality control, and education for Junior’s Roasted- A micro-roaster based in Portland, OR. Mike and his wife Caryn (Co-Founder of Junior's) authored a six page comic book titled "Ask Me About Cost of Production" which helps explain the 
the C market, how it concerns the coffee consumer, and a quick look at the implications of low coffee prices for coffee production. On this episode, Colin and Mike discuss the importance of transparency and why it's important to know where our coffee comes from. 

]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Metric Metric 3163 On this weeks episode, Colin talks to Mike Nelson from Junior's Roasted: a micro-roastery based in Portland, Oregon, and was founded by Caryn and Mike Nelson. Mike brings over fifteen years of experience in the industry as a barista, educator, trainer and roaster with specialty coffee companies in Portland, New York, and Scandinavia. He earned a MSc in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science at Lund University in Sweden and a MSc in Geography at Florida State University. His graduate research began with a focus on climate change impacts on coffee leaf rust, and evolved into coffee producer knowledge systems. On this weeks episode, Colin talks to Mike Nelson from Junior's Roasted: a micro-roastery based in Portland, Oregon, and was founded by Caryn and Mike Nelson. Mike brings over fifteen years of experience in the industry as a barista, educator, trainer and specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 10- Tyler Youngblood & Ryan Knapp 10 10 Source Code Episode 10- Tyler Youngblood & Ryan Knapp full bfd875bd-a8e5-4436-b7c6-aa05593551e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df42eb3b On today's Source Code Podcast, we interview two incredibly notable humans in the Specialty Coffee world- Azahar Coffee's Founder & CEO Tyler Youngblood and Ryan Knapp, former founder of Madcap out of Grand Rapids and is now Azahar's Relationship Manager for North America. Having both Ryan and Tyler on the show gave us the opportunity to learn about how they got started in their respective paths and what has led them to work together 

Also, we would be remised if we didn't mention that Azahar has been working on an industry buyers guide titled "A Sustainable Coffee Buyers Guide" which was instrumental in the data we presented in Source Code Magazine. 

Enjoy. 

]]> On today's Source Code Podcast, we interview two incredibly notable humans in the Specialty Coffee world- Azahar Coffee's Founder & CEO Tyler Youngblood and Ryan Knapp, former founder of Madcap out of Grand Rapids and is now Azahar's Relationship Manager for North America. Having both Ryan and Tyler on the show gave us the opportunity to learn about how they got started in their respective paths and what has led them to work together 

Also, we would be remised if we didn't mention that Azahar has been working on an industry buyers guide titled "A Sustainable Coffee Buyers Guide" which was instrumental in the data we presented in Source Code Magazine. 

Enjoy. 

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Metric Metric 3315 On this weeks Source Code Podcast, we got a special two for one episode for you. When we found out that Tyler Youngblood and Ryan Knapp would be in Chicago, we sized the opportunity to invite them on to the program to discuss the very important work Azahar is doing on the subject of equity and sustainability. On this weeks Source Code Podcast, we got a special two for one episode for you. When we found out that Tyler Youngblood and Ryan Knapp would be in Chicago, we sized the opportunity to invite them on to the program to discuss the very important work Azaha specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 09- Sam Sabori 9 9 Source Code Episode 09- Sam Sabori full 4ddf3e44-6bf9-4a4b-b5ed-0b07abc31a85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d21b8e38 On this weeks episode, Colin and Xavier interview Intelligentsia Coffee's Director of Coffee- Sam Sabori. Prior to launching Metric, Xavier worked with Sam at Intelligentsia from 2011 until Xavier's departure in 2013 and since then has kept in-touch with Sam over the years and watching his career bloom from Roaster & QC Specialist to Director of Coffee- a well deserved role for this talented young man and self admitted Jean-Claude Van Damme fan. 

Enjoy. 

]]> On this weeks episode, Colin and Xavier interview Intelligentsia Coffee's Director of Coffee- Sam Sabori. Prior to launching Metric, Xavier worked with Sam at Intelligentsia from 2011 until Xavier's departure in 2013 and since then has kept in-touch with Sam over the years and watching his career bloom from Roaster & QC Specialist to Director of Coffee- a well deserved role for this talented young man and self admitted Jean-Claude Van Damme fan. 

Enjoy. 

]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Metric Metric 2424 On this weeks Episode we sit down with Intelligentsia Coffee's Director of Coffee Sam Sabori. Sam has worked at Intelligentsia since 2011, Sam walks us through some of his responsibilities which include- r approving coffees for purchase, blend development, and roast profile maintenance, as well as traveling to origins to buy coffee for one of North America's leading Specialty Coffee Roasters. On this weeks Episode we sit down with Intelligentsia Coffee's Director of Coffee Sam Sabori. Sam has worked at Intelligentsia since 2011, Sam walks us through some of his responsibilities which include- r approving coffees for purchase, blend development specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 08- Andrea Otte 8 8 Source Code Episode 08- Andrea Otte full b57540a1-b314-471f-9daf-173642c4a714 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bef759a Previously working for Chicago's Halfwit Coffee Roasters, spent years working for the local roaster and their head roaster and buyer before making the jump across the pond to attend school in London. While there, she found an opportunity working as a trader for a coffee importer which then lead her to her current post as Director of Coffee for Caravan Coffee Roasters in UK. 

We are beyond proud of Andrea's accomplishments in the green coffee trade and were really encouraged by her perspective on quality, sustainability and her own perspective on ways that the coffee industry can be more inclusive. 

To watch the interview, head on over to YouTube, search Metric & Subscribe to our Channel. 

]]> Previously working for Chicago's Halfwit Coffee Roasters, spent years working for the local roaster and their head roaster and buyer before making the jump across the pond to attend school in London. While there, she found an opportunity working as a trader for a coffee importer which then lead her to her current post as Director of Coffee for Caravan Coffee Roasters in UK. 

We are beyond proud of Andrea's accomplishments in the green coffee trade and were really encouraged by her perspective on quality, sustainability and her own perspective on ways that the coffee industry can be more inclusive. 

To watch the interview, head on over to YouTube, search Metric & Subscribe to our Channel. 

]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2021 09:20:05 -0500 Metric Metric 2550 In this episode of Source Code, we talk Andrea "Otter" Otte from Caravan Coffee Roasters in the UK. This episode was filmed at Good Pepper Studios and audio from the interview is now available to listen wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode of Source Code, we talk Andrea "Otter" Otte from Caravan Coffee Roasters in the UK. This episode was filmed at Good Pepper Studios and audio from the interview is now available to listen wherever you get your podcasts. specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 07- Steven Lee 7 7 Source Code Episode 07- Steven Lee full 63fd2136-8d84-4de7-8e2e-fb124211ca50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05ac2b51 Steven Lee began his coffee career in 1996 as a barista at Peet’s Coffee in the San Francisco Bay Area. After spending a number of years in the Training & Education Department of Peet’s, he moved on to help open the Roasting and QC Department at Intelligentsia Coffee’s Los Angeles Roasting Works, where he developed his love for the craft of roasting. Since then he has worked on a number of consultancy projects, and has served as a judge for international coffee competitions. Steve’s most recent role brought him to South Korea where he was the Director of Coffee for the SPC Group. In this position, he oversaw all coffee movement for each of the companies in the group and focused on strategic purchase planning, and creating Direct Relationships with the coffee supply chain.

]]> Steven Lee began his coffee career in 1996 as a barista at Peet’s Coffee in the San Francisco Bay Area. After spending a number of years in the Training & Education Department of Peet’s, he moved on to help open the Roasting and QC Department at Intelligentsia Coffee’s Los Angeles Roasting Works, where he developed his love for the craft of roasting. Since then he has worked on a number of consultancy projects, and has served as a judge for international coffee competitions. Steve’s most recent role brought him to South Korea where he was the Director of Coffee for the SPC Group. In this position, he oversaw all coffee movement for each of the companies in the group and focused on strategic purchase planning, and creating Direct Relationships with the coffee supply chain.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:37:27 -0500 Metric Metric 3006 Steven Lee began his coffee career in 1996 as a barista at Peet’s Coffee in the San Francisco Bay Area. After spending a number of years in the Training & Education Department of Peet’s, he moved on to help open the Roasting and QC Department at Intelligentsia Coffee’s Los Angeles Roasting Works, where he developed his love for the craft of roasting. Since then he has worked on a number of consultancy projects, and has served as a judge for international coffee competitions. Steve’s most recent role brought him to South Korea where he was the Director of Coffee for the SPC Group. In this position, he oversaw all coffee movement for each of the companies in the group and focused on strategic purchase planning, and creating Direct Relationships with the coffee supply chain. Steven Lee began his coffee career in 1996 as a barista at Peet’s Coffee in the San Francisco Bay Area. After spending a number of years in the Training & Education Department of Peet’s, he moved on to help open the Roasting and QC Department at Intel specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 06- Laney Drury 6 6 Source Code Episode 06- Laney Drury full 51587830-e102-41eb-a660-c9b44b213d55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1cbfd0d On this weeks Source Code Coffee Podcast we talk to Remedy Supply Co's Green Buyer & Co-Owner Laney Drury. Laney gives us her own perspective on quality, sustainability and walks us through the beginning of her career along with expressing her own views on the green coffee trade. 

]]> On this weeks Source Code Coffee Podcast we talk to Remedy Supply Co's Green Buyer & Co-Owner Laney Drury. Laney gives us her own perspective on quality, sustainability and walks us through the beginning of her career along with expressing her own views on the green coffee trade. 

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Metric Metric 3117 On this weeks program, we have Laney Drury from Remedy Supply Co on the program. Prior to launching her own brand, Laney served as Verve Coffee Roasters Green Coffee Buyer for 4 years dedicating her time to Farm Level mission to quality and sustainability. Today, Laney is focused on building a quality-driven brand in her own neck of the woods (Auburn, CA) in partnership with another local roasting company (Clementine Coffee Roasters) and cafe (Pour Choice) with a mission to "bring you beautiful products full of heart and soul." On this weeks program, we have Laney Drury from Remedy Supply Co on the program. Prior to launching her own brand, Laney served as Verve Coffee Roasters Green Coffee Buyer for 4 years dedicating her time to Farm Level mission to quality and sustainability specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 05- Josh Hockin 5 5 Source Code Episode 05- Josh Hockin full ed0cd965-9f5e-4c49-83b2-02fb27ba856e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8cb53b8 In episode 05, we sit down with Director of Coffee & 2011 Canadian Barista Champ Josh Hockin from Alberta, Canadas Transcend Coffee. I first met Josh back in 2016 on a sourcing trip to Colombia and really enjoyed his approach to developing meaningful relationships with their producing partners and prioritizing higher prices which makes them a stellar example of a business that seeks to promote true equity and sustainability with our industry. 

]]> In episode 05, we sit down with Director of Coffee & 2011 Canadian Barista Champ Josh Hockin from Alberta, Canadas Transcend Coffee. I first met Josh back in 2016 on a sourcing trip to Colombia and really enjoyed his approach to developing meaningful relationships with their producing partners and prioritizing higher prices which makes them a stellar example of a business that seeks to promote true equity and sustainability with our industry. 

]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Metric Metric 2303 On this weeks episode of Source Code, we talk to one of Canada's smartest, funniest and talented coffee buyers- Mr Josh Hockin. I first met Josh back in 2016 on a visit to Colombia and there we formed a bond (at least I think we did?) that bloomed into a distant friendship and so, for me, having josh on the program is both and honor and a pleasure and I hope you enjoying listening to his perspective as much as we did. On this weeks episode of Source Code, we talk to one of Canada's smartest, funniest and talented coffee buyers- Mr Josh Hockin. I first met Josh back in 2016 on a visit to Colombia and there we formed a bond (at least I think we did?) that bloomed into a specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 04- Kyle Ramage 4 4 Source Code Episode 04- Kyle Ramage full 17f8410a-5e3a-470b-b5f9-f6c23631ee1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c2ff07d In this weeks episode, Host Colin Frew talks to 2017 US Barista Champion and Black and White Coffee Roasters Co-Owner Kyle Ramage. Kyle gives us an inside perspective into Black and White along with offering a profound insight into being a business owner and the challenges they have faced throughout the pandemic, approach to selecting coffees for B & W and relationship management. 

 

]]> In this weeks episode, Host Colin Frew talks to 2017 US Barista Champion and Black and White Coffee Roasters Co-Owner Kyle Ramage. Kyle gives us an inside perspective into Black and White along with offering a profound insight into being a business owner and the challenges they have faced throughout the pandemic, approach to selecting coffees for B & W and relationship management. 

 

]]> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Metric Metric 3224 In this weeks episode, we talk to 2017 United States Barista Champion and Co-Owner of Black and White Coffee Roasters- Kyle Ramage. Kyle, along with business partner and 2016 US Barista Champion Lem Butler launched Black and White in 2017 with a mission to make exceptional coffee simple. In this episode, Kyle walks us through Black and White's Origin story along with some of the challenges they faced through the pandemic and how they recovered along with sharing Black and White's approach to buying and managing relationships. In this weeks episode, we talk to 2017 United States Barista Champion and Co-Owner of Black and White Coffee Roasters- Kyle Ramage. Kyle, along with business partner and 2016 US Barista Champion Lem Butler launched Black and White in 2017 with a mission t specialty coffee, green coffee, sustainability, transparency, equity No Source Code Episode 03- Tim Hill 3 3 Source Code Episode 03- Tim Hill full 9979bffa-b5c4-44b6-969e-371629c93476 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f6520ee Tim has been in the coffee industry since 2002, starting as a barista and then doing pretty much every job possible on the roasting side of the business. The last decade Tim has been focused on purchasing green coffee and setting up supply chains, particularly in East Africa. Tim Co-authored the book, A Reference Guide to Ethiopian Coffee Varieties, a book that shed great insight on one of the most complex coffee origins in the world. Tim came to Atlantic Specialty Coffee in 2018 and is our first remote employee working on the East Coast. Tim‘s role is part trader, part buyer, and part quality developer- focused on developing our East Coast presence and offerings.

]]> Tim has been in the coffee industry since 2002, starting as a barista and then doing pretty much every job possible on the roasting side of the business. The last decade Tim has been focused on purchasing green coffee and setting up supply chains, particularly in East Africa. Tim Co-authored the book, A Reference Guide to Ethiopian Coffee Varieties, a book that shed great insight on one of the most complex coffee origins in the world. Tim came to Atlantic Specialty Coffee in 2018 and is our first remote employee working on the East Coast. Tim‘s role is part trader, part buyer, and part quality developer- focused on developing our East Coast presence and offerings.

]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:26:00 -0500 Metric Metric 3387 In Episode 03 of Source Code Coffee Podcast we interview, we talk to Mr.Timothy Hill from Atlantic Specialty on what got them started in the coffee industry and how his time at Counter Culture Coffee led him to explore the potential of coffee. In what could be our most "Coffee Science" episode of Source Code, Tim talks about new and exiting studies on shelf stability and encourages the next generation of coffee professionals to further their education in science to better the future of coffee. In Episode 03 of Source Code Coffee Podcast we interview, we talk to Mr.Timothy Hill from Atlantic Specialty on what got them started in the coffee industry and how his time at Counter Culture Coffee led him to explore the potential of coffee. In what cou Tim Hill, Source Code, Counter Culture Coffee, Coffee Sourcing, Trading, Specialty Coffee, Green Buying, Coffee Science No Source Code Episode 02-Gabe Boscana 2 2 Source Code Episode 02-Gabe Boscana full a3e9bd5f-ced1-4b4c-82ee-950796358c2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/166037f0 Barista, trainer, green coffee buyer, shop owner, and founder are just a few of the titles Gabe has held in his 20ish years in specialty coffee. The art of roasting coffee is Gabe’s favorite form of expressing his creativity—it allows for some meditative, solo time with the process and gives him the freedom to create something delicious to share. Having his own coffee brand and roasting the highest quality coffee from importers, producers, and friends he knows and trusts has been a dream of Gabe’s for over 15 years. 

Every coffee we choose to place on our menu is meaningful to us through taste, story, connection, and relationship. We hope you can taste the intention in every cup and join us as we use Máquina to create good in the world.

]]> Barista, trainer, green coffee buyer, shop owner, and founder are just a few of the titles Gabe has held in his 20ish years in specialty coffee. The art of roasting coffee is Gabe’s favorite form of expressing his creativity—it allows for some meditative, solo time with the process and gives him the freedom to create something delicious to share. Having his own coffee brand and roasting the highest quality coffee from importers, producers, and friends he knows and trusts has been a dream of Gabe’s for over 15 years. 

Every coffee we choose to place on our menu is meaningful to us through taste, story, connection, and relationship. We hope you can taste the intention in every cup and join us as we use Máquina to create good in the world.

]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 Metric Metric 3477 In episode two, Source Code host Colin Frew and Xavier Alexander interview Gabriel Boscana- Owner of Maquina Coffee from West Chester, PA. With over 20 years in the Specialty Coffee industry, Gabe has held every job imaginable in the coffee industry: Barista, Educator, Green Buyer and now founder of Maquina- Gabe walks us through their 20 + years in the coffee industry working for the likes of Gimmie Coffee, Intelligentsia, Sightglass and how, over the years his approach to working with small coffee producers and importers to develop a meaningful, transparent and quality driven company- this time on his own terms and without any compromises. In episode two, Source Code host Colin Frew and Xavier Alexander interview Gabriel Boscana- Owner of Maquina Coffee from West Chester, PA. With over 20 years in the Specialty Coffee industry, Gabe has held every job imaginable in the coffee industry: Bari specialty coffee, Maquina coffee, green sourcing, coffee talk, equity, quality coffee, coffee roasters Yes Source Code Episode 01- Xavier Alexander 1 1 Source Code Episode 01- Xavier Alexander full 9fd1f12c-eb07-453e-81d8-7ddf282ad3e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/621cf1d2 In our first episode of Source Code Coffee Podcast, host Colin Frew talks to Metric's Co-Founder Xavier Alexander on what inspired the publishing of Source Code along with highlighting the importance of educating consumers on the importance of paying more for coffee and why transparency matters. 

Each week, Colin and Xavier will be inviting guests on to our program to discuss their own perspective of the coffee trade along with offering their view points on transparency in the supply chain, certifications, farm gate prices and  much more. 

]]> In our first episode of Source Code Coffee Podcast, host Colin Frew talks to Metric's Co-Founder Xavier Alexander on what inspired the publishing of Source Code along with highlighting the importance of educating consumers on the importance of paying more for coffee and why transparency matters. 

Each week, Colin and Xavier will be inviting guests on to our program to discuss their own perspective of the coffee trade along with offering their view points on transparency in the supply chain, certifications, farm gate prices and  much more. 

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:15:02 -0500 Metric Metric 2569 In our first Source Code Episode, host Colin Frew (Metric's Roasting Manager and Buyer) interview's Metric's Co-Founder Xavier Alexander to discuss the scope of the project and share his personal views on why public education is crucial and along with discussing Source Code's Case Study and Value Chain Analysis. In our first Source Code Episode, host Colin Frew (Metric's Roasting Manager and Buyer) interview's Metric's Co-Founder Xavier Alexander to discuss the scope of the project and share his personal views on why public education is crucial and along with dis coffee, coffee podcast, sourcing, sustainability, green coffee buying, metric No