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The A to Z English Podcast

Topic Talk | Xochitl's Coffee Business

Jun 21, 2024
Xochitl, owner of an organic coffee business, discusses the challenges faced by coffee farmers in Oaxaca due to declining prices. She shares insights on hand-roasting beans, pricing struggles, and future business plans, emphasizing the importance of supporting farmers and customer relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Organic coffee farmers face pricing challenges due to market fluctuations, impacting their profits.
  • Selling organic coffee directly in the city with artisanal production methods enhances quality and customer appeal.

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Impact of Coffee Market on Organic Farmers

The podcast discusses the challenges faced by organic coffee farmers due to the significant drop in coffee prices in the market. The episode highlights the struggles of a coffee farmer in Oaxaca, Mexico, who can only sell his parchment coffee for about two dollars per kilogram. This low pricing, influenced by various market factors, has led to minimal profits for the farmers, while middlemen exploit the situation by making more money.

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