
Coffee Origins: A Value Stream Exploration - Asheville
A behind the scenes look at the coffee supply chain, tracing how beans move from seed to roasted cup through a value stream exploration. Held in a professional training center with process focused learning for curious coffee drinkers and industry folks.
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