Under Pressure: Mental Health and Stress Management behind the Counter
Bean-To-Bar Guide: Understanding Chocolate Seriously
Entrepreneurship in Roasting: The Challenges of Producing Speciality Coffee in Portugal
What goes on behind the scenes of a coffee roastery? In this round table, we explore the reality of those who have chosen the path of entrepreneurship in the world of coffee in Portugal. We bring together three perspectives […]
From the Grain to a Fresh Start - from Venezuela to Portugal
Portugal and Venezuela now share more than historic ties; they share a new energy in specialty coffee. This open table gives a voice to professionals who have exchanged their heritage […]
How to Open a Coffee Shop - and Not Die Trying
Forget Pinterest aesthetics for a moment. Starting a café demands more than good taste; it requires numbers, strategy, and resilience. In this session, we share real-world experience […]
Coffee Lost the Spotlight - And That's Great News
Is speciality coffee experiencing an identity crisis or a necessary evolution? This session explores the paradigm shift in the new generation of consumers, where coffee […]
Women Who Move Coffee in Portugal
Who are the minds and hands accelerating the evolution of specialty coffee in Portugal? From managing roasteries to the counter, from importing to technical training, […]
Portugal and the Construction of the Coffee Map - Open Table
Long before it became one of Europe's biggest per capita consumers, Portugal was the unseen engine that drew the world map of coffee. In this open table, we analyse the role […]
Behind the Scenes of Excellence: What makes a Champion? - Open Table
Behind every 15-minute stage routine lie months of obsession, hundreds of litres of milk consumed, and an exhaustive search for the perfect bean. At this open mic, [...]
The Alchemy of the Perfect Decaf
What exactly is caffeine and why do plants produce it? In this session, we explore the journey of this molecule from its role in nature to the impact […]