In this episode, discover the commitment of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc alongside local artisans to promote exceptional craftsmanship. With our guests, pastry chef Tarek Amada and coffee roaster Franck Madei, we address the passion for taste and the requirements of an eco-responsible specialty coffee. You will understand how the hotel is concretely involved in supporting its local economy and promoting sustainable gastronomy.

The questions

• Could you introduce the local artisan who accompanied you today?
• Frank, could you please introduce yourself briefly to our listeners?
• Could you explain what your profession as a coffee roaster consists of?
• Although it sounds simple, what makes the coffee roasting process complex?
• How many coffees do you taste and test in order to make your selection?
• Is it difficult to source specialty coffee today and what are the new challenges you face?
• Does climate change have an impact on coffee plantations?
• Is supplying a luxury palace hotel like the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc a challenge for you?
• How do you adapt your roasting and blending process to meet specific, tailored requests from a chef?
• What advice would you give to the younger generation who want to enter this profession?
• Do you have a memorable experience or story to share from your nine years of work in this field?