RE: How a chat about Coffee Beans, STEEM and a ride in a Ferrari could end up creating an international business relationship on the Blockchain!
Not sure if you are aware of the economic in coffee growing market but in Central America there has been a switch by some of the growing to cheaper robusta beans instead of arabica bean. The reasons are two fold but basically comes down to economics with robusta being a little more profitable with a current market shortage and also because there has been a fungus affecting the arabica crops dropping production. Even though robusta is considered cheaper and lower quality, some long term growers in Latin America are switching to make a little more money in short term.
That said, a Steem brand coffee dealing directly with growers would be a huge help to those growers struggling with arabica profitability many are currently dealing with. I think coffee is a great product choice, most of the world drinks it and there usually isn’t a huge brand loyalty like you see with beer or soft drinks. I don’t personally have any contacts with any growers, but would definitely be a buyer.
Thanks @biga3723. Yes, I did know about the two different types, although I can't say I'd know the difference myself. My friend has said for him it would have to be Arabica coffee. I think there is a lot of potential here, not just in coffee but in tea, and other commodities too. You're right about brand loyalty not really being there. I drink the strongest, darkest coffee I can find, but I'm not that picky really about what brand it is.