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Lance Schnorenberg, SEY Coffee

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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About the guest

Lance Schnorenberg

Lance Schnorenberg is the co-founder and CEO of SEY Coffee, a Brooklyn-based specialty coffee roaster.

  • 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

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