#56: Finding Work/Life Balance as a Coffee Producer w/ Pranoy Thipaiah from Kerehaklu in India

Today I bring you a long overdue second conversation with Pranoy from Kerehaklu in India. His first appearance on the podcast was EP#34 in May 2021 I have been wanting to catch up with Pranoy for more than 2 years, and after spending a week together processing coffee and learning we were able to sit down in Jakarta after the intense week of FTC and talk. In this new episode we talk about: How he has found new markets to export his coffee Advice for producers attending coffee Expos like SCA and MICE The impact of climate change on his farm, including the changing monsoon season. His approach to biodiversity. How Covid revived an interest in Indian farm life The lingering prejudices of the Indian caste system How Australian culture has influenced his life philosophy RESOURCES Inquiries about coffee samples or future Fermentation Training Camps: info.luxiacoffee@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon to join our live Discord hangouts, and get access to research papers, transcripts and videos. And if you don't want to commit, show your support here with a one time contribution: PayPal Sign up for the newsletter for behind the scenes pictures. To connect with Pranoy: Pranoy's Instagram Kerehaklu Instagram Website Cover Art by: Nick Hafner Into song: Elijah Bisbee Support the show