In this episode, Kenneth and Katie sit down with Delvin Navarro of Navarro Coffee farms and Hawaiian Monarch Coffee located on 'The Big Island' in Hawaii. They discuss how pruning impacts the way coffee grows, how it is harvested and the way it tastes. Delvin also explains what the Beaumont-Fukunaga cycle pruning system is and how some coffee growers use it.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Pruning can make a big difference in coffee cherry yield and quality. 
More trees annually die from improper pruning than pests or disease.
The Beaumont Fukunaga system ensures there is never a break in production. It can increase productiveness by 20%.
Composting the pruning waste is a popular approach.

 
BEST MOMENTS
‘We have an 8 to 10 months season out here in Hawaii.”
‘Every farmer has a different practice.’
 
GUEST RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE HOST
As a coffee lover, physician, chemical engineer, serial entrepreneur, competitive runner, writer, and family man, Kenneth knows what it’s like to push yourself to achieve goals very few accomplish. He’s one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the United States as he’s a multi-year US Coffee Roasters’ Competition Finalist. He created Umble Coffee Co with the belief that, if sourced and roasted right, coffee can taste phenomenal and be good for you.
“Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.”
 
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Podcast Description
Coffee 101 is an educational show on all things coffee. The host, Kenneth Thomas, starts with the most basic questions about coffee and builds your knowledge from there. If you love coffee, are curious about coffee, or you’re a business just looking for a resource to train your team, Coffee 101 is without question the show for you!  Season 1 takes us on coffee's journey from seed to cup.BUY COFFEE!: https://umblecoffee.comThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media