Grab a cup of coffee and learn about how Freda Yuan (The 3 Time UK Tasters Cup Champion) tastes coffee.  Freda talks with David about her coffee journey into becoming a green coffee buyer.  Through this journey, she found her true passion in the sensory elements of coffee, which started after her struggle, and recovery from bulimia.  Freda also touches on writing a book Sip and Slurp: A Guide to Expert Coffee Tasting. 1:01 - Freda’s history in the industry; growing from Barista to Green Buyer 11:53 - The day-to-day life of a green coffee buyer 21:25 - Cup Tasters: What is it? How does Freda prepare to compete? 28:28 - Home Coffee Plan: Santa Cruz Natural 29:01 - The inspiration for Freda’s book, Sip and Slurp 39:54 - The role of sensory mindfulness with food and coffee in Freda’s recovery from depression & bulimia 47:08 - Rapid fire questions 51:17 - Book, Socials and Outro Follow David on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosbyandcoffee Website: https://www.rossocoffeeroasters.com/ Follow Freda Yuan on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfreda Website: https://www.fredayuan.com/ Buy the Book: https://www.fredayuan.com/product-page/sip-n-slurp