Benjamin Paz is a renowned coffee producer in the Santa Barbara region of Honduras. Well known throughout the specialty coffee industry for growing the highest-quality coffees at his own farms, Benjamin also processes and exports much of the coffee in his region through the San Vincente Mill, and he has become one of the most influential coffee producers in the industry - winning the Cup of Excellence competition repeatedly in 2022 & 2024. He also works tirelessly to connect roasters to farmers throughout his region, helping establish relationships that have brought Santa Barbara to the forefront of the industry as a place that continually boasts some of the most amazing coffees year after year.

Matt and Benjamin had the chance to sit down and chat during a rare quiet moment at Expo this year - chatting about the state of the industry and coffee trade today, catching up on what Benjamin is facing on his these days own farms, and reflecting on the changes that have occurred over the past few years in coffee. A really fun moment of connection during a busy weekend.

Recorded during the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, Texas.

Drink Benjamin’s coffee from @heartroasters
https://www.heartroasters.com/products/honduras-benjamin-paz-gesha-1

Benjamin’s insta: @benjaminpaz

Cup of Excellence: https://cupofexcellence.org

Specialty Coffee Association: https://sca.coffee

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Jeffrey Morgenthaler is your favorite bartender's favorite bartender. A James Beard award-winning author of “The Bar Book” and “Drinking Distilled”, Jeff has become one of the most influential figures for cocktails in the world, due in part to his prolific online writing on cocktail techniques and recipes, informed by many years of work behind the bar. After working for about a decade as the bar manager for Clyde Common in downtown Portland, Jeffrey now owns a new bar in partnership with The Kex Hotel - Pacific Standard - and continues to develop tools and share his knowledge of, passion for, and experience with cocktails and hospitality through his blog at jeffreymorgenthaler.com

We’ve gotten the privilege of knowing Jeff throughout the past few years, first as a guest at Cathedral, then eventually as a friend outside of the café. In this episode, Matt and Jeff dive into a conversation about the history of cocktails in the US, mental/physical health in the service industry, comparisons between specialty coffee and craft cocktail industries, how to inspire team members behind the bar, and more…

Recorded at Proud Mary Coffee Roasters in Portland, OR.

Jeff’s blog: jeffreymorgenthaler.com

Jeff’s Insta: @jeffmorgen

Jeff’s Books: https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/book/

The History of the World in 6 Glasses - by Tom Standage

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3872.A_History_of_the_World_in_6_Glasses

Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life - by Rory Sutherland

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/alchemy-rory-sutherland?variant=40827661385762

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Christian Sellers is a multi-talented creative who is about as prolific as it gets. From working as a freelance graphic designer and traveling the world, to founding the sustainable surfboard fin brand Pushfins, to working as a program manager for the Portland-based branding/product design powerhouse Cinco Design…and more.

As a guest at Cathedral, Christian has always stood out as someone that will listen with intention and thoughtfully share his perspective with deep humility. In this conversation, we dive into some of Christian’s memories and reflections from years of living and working abroad, as well as some of the main lessons he learned from building and growing a sustainable manufacturing brand like Pushfins. Now in his current role with Cinco, Christian gets to apply many of these insights into working with a wide range of companies and projects that continue to push the boundaries of creativity in new and exciting ways.

Recorded in Portland, Oregon.

Check out Cinco Design.

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