Coffee Producers vs Roasters: Who Matters More?

https://itsmellsbetterthanittaste.com/ Ever wonder if coffee drinkers actually care who grows their coffee—or if it's all just marketing? After months of testing a premium Brazilian coffee only to have it sell out, I started questioning everything about producer transparency in the specialty coffee world. What You'll Discover: The real story behind my pursuit of "the tear" Brazilian coffee and why it fell through An honest look at whether everyday coffee drinkers care about producers or just taste Why roasters might get more credit than the farmers who spend years cultivating beans The uncomfortable truth about coffee transparency and what consumers actually want My personal philosophy on balancing producer stories with what customers truly value How the coffee supply chain really works from farm to your morning cup Let's get real: Do you know who produced your coffee? When you're buying beans online or at a coffee shop, does the producer's story influence your purchase—or do you just want something that tastes great? Drop a comment below and tell me honestly: Are you reading the back of the bag, or are you just looking for tasting notes and a good price? No judgment—I want to hear your real coffee journey, not the Instagram version. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: The Coffee That Got Away 1:21 - My Three-Month Coffee Testing Process 3:32 - The Disappointment: Coffee Sold Out 5:16 - Analyzing Price vs Quality Reality 6:44 - The Big Question: Do You Really Care?