Dear Coffee Buyer is the first book dedicated to the profession of green coffee buying. Ryan Brown takes an in-depth look at coffee bean varieties, processing, origins, cupping, forecasting, and pricing. Includes special interviews with other legendary coffee buyers and their take on the skills needed to begin a successful career in coffee buying. About the Author: Brown first made his mark with a groundbreaking green-coffee buying program at Ritual Roasters. He then established coffee programs at Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Tonx, Virmax, Blue Bottle, and more.