Finding Mexico’s Best Coffee in a Oaxacan Cloud Forest | Local Legends | Brad Leone

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

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  • @mrowproductions
    @mrowproductions 6 месяцев назад +263

    this is something that mainstream media / TV can't even get close to in terms of quality and authenticity.

  • @JR-nq7mc
    @JR-nq7mc 6 месяцев назад +220

    Damn. This shit made me emotional lol. I only wish I could find something I love as much as this dude loves growing coffee beans. What a gift.

  • @Specs0p
    @Specs0p 6 месяцев назад +279

    The world needs more of this. Genuine, caring people. Keep it up Brad

  • @TheArmachillo
    @TheArmachillo 6 месяцев назад +85

    “The only way to say things sometimes is to *do it*, then they don’t have to be said”
    qué hermoso episodio!

  • @DrNinjar
    @DrNinjar 5 месяцев назад +32

    Normally Brad is putting his energy into the video and people are trying to match or they are just there. This time he is there witnessing another person's passion, as well as the persons around him. I think it is fantastic that the editing took a step back to really tell the story of these people, show what they believe, and how (generationally) committed they are to creating something great and meaningful with sustainable practices.

  • @DanielMatulich
    @DanielMatulich 6 месяцев назад +24

    I teach aquaponics and sustainable farming. I tell all my students, ALL OF THEM, that the closer we get to natural processes, the better. I always talk to them about silvopasture and successional agroforestry, as my old coworker ( solar punk farmer ) talked to me about it. It's ***SO GOOD*** to see these methods coming to the forefront of media by way of Brad and others. If we moved in this direction on a larger scale, things like floods and droughts would be less intense, and possibly a thing of the past, even in the face of intensifying climatic action.
    Really happy for this episode. I was talking to my wife about a bunch of the concepts covered before they happened on screen, and when Gustavo mentioned them in the exact same way, I was like "!!!!!!!!"
    Love this. Love it love it love it.

  • @A.Spivey
    @A.Spivey 6 месяцев назад +105

    Wow! Maybe the best local legends ever!

  • @Duspende
    @Duspende 6 месяцев назад +70

    You just keep churning out absolute bangers. This episode made me emotional. Love you and this content. Keep up the stellar work.

  • @Hogslice
    @Hogslice 6 месяцев назад +212

    It's a shame that Brad's channel doesn't have over a million subscribers. Great content, funny guy, and very educational.

    • @45axelh
      @45axelh 6 месяцев назад +9

      He will get there if he keeps making quality videos like this one.

    • @RalphMelis
      @RalphMelis 6 месяцев назад +8

      It's only been 1 year, give it time he will get there and beyond.

    • @michaelkaszas8577
      @michaelkaszas8577 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@Hogslice yet

    • @PrivateSy4z
      @PrivateSy4z 6 месяцев назад +4

      The channel is new! Its actually doing insanely well for how fresh it is. It takes most people many years to get to the point this channel is at right now. Give it a few years and it will 4x the current size easily. Especially if the videos are this kind of quality.

    • @momog5615
      @momog5615 6 месяцев назад +7

      I’ve given thought to why Brad isn’t bigger and I think his goofy guy thing holds him back from being the next Bourdain because people don’t respect him they just like him

  • @chriswilson409
    @chriswilson409 4 месяца назад +3

    Brad, you really are a Locales Legendario!!! I was fortunate enough to go to Nicaragua to buy and taste coffees for work as a roaster in 2016! Covid kind of removed me from the coffee world as far as work goes, but watching this brought back so many wonderful memories of small, successful fincas! You have really done an excellent job showing everyone what goes into growing and processing the bean!!! Gus will be your amigo for life I guarantee you that!!! Thank you for all you do Brad!! And I hope to try some of Gus’ coffee someday!

  • @TR-ry1xv
    @TR-ry1xv 6 месяцев назад +45

    wish I could give this more thumbs up. This guy is Global Legend.

  • @pamelagutierrez947
    @pamelagutierrez947 6 месяцев назад +63

    This was a beautiful episode!!!! Oaxaca is indeed a very very special place on Earth ❤

  • @sageDieuvids
    @sageDieuvids 6 месяцев назад +12

    Easily my favorite episode yet, masterful intro and great balance of pacing, education, humor, and just getting to know this awesome guy. Great job, hope this blows up and unlocks even more awesome opportunities.

  • @user-qz7ro5ho3i
    @user-qz7ro5ho3i 5 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for showing Mexico in such a beautiful way. Mexicans are artisans and deserve to have their crafts to shown off. & also hilarious! This episode was so special to me, thank you Brad 🙏🏽

  • @frankvillari123
    @frankvillari123 6 месяцев назад +16

    I’m blown away by the level of production Brad’s been bringing with this channel and this especially was an amazing watch. Keep killing it Brad I don’t understand how they haven’t gotten you for a series on Netflix.

  • @jesspillaymusic
    @jesspillaymusic 6 месяцев назад +8

    Brad, you've really hit your stride with this series and this style of storytelling. As much as I love the goofball kitchen antics of It's Alive and Makin' It, it's amazing to watch you dive deeper into more substantial stories like this. Great work to you and your team! Keep these stories comin'!

  • @rivasvalerie123
    @rivasvalerie123 6 месяцев назад +21

    As a fellow Mexican-American ,nothing brings me more joy, happiness and pride than mi campesinos and roots being shown in such a beautiful light. This is just a reminder of all the beautiful Mexico is besides all the beaches and resorts.

  • @Decked
    @Decked 6 месяцев назад +44

    Dean rocking our hat while lounging in the bean pile is f*cking legendary

  • @sarahleenalabib6465
    @sarahleenalabib6465 2 месяца назад +2

    This film was so captivating. I also felt emotional watching. Gustavo is such a wonderful person, it was an honor to listen to him. Like the other comments say, this was so educational.

  • @Mar-Kiss
    @Mar-Kiss 6 месяцев назад +15

    Welp, I didn’t expect to be bawling my eyes out at the end of a Brad Leone video but here we are. I love everything about this. Keep up the good work Brad and friends. Thank you for this. ❤

  • @ryanwaddington1598
    @ryanwaddington1598 6 месяцев назад +11

    What a wonderful story of passion, dedication and thanks to his community and growers!!! And better yet a story of environmentally conscious people who care about the world, their product and the continuation of a business and the people who rely on it! Definitely a local legend!!! He should be a world wide legend!!!!

  • @DisperseRoasters
    @DisperseRoasters Месяц назад +1

    Still hanging for the Part 2 of this! One of my Favourite Episodes!
    Thankyou for sharing your love and others with the world Brad!

  • @zachskas
    @zachskas 21 день назад +1

    I love this - like the good episodes of "The Mind of a Chef". Thanks guys for making it.

  • @DevotedCoffeeCo
    @DevotedCoffeeCo 11 дней назад

    As someone who deeply cares about this aspect of the industry, someone who wants to get involved in the industry, and a Spanish speaker. This was a beautiful video, and I want to thank you, Gus, and everyone involved in the making of this video. Also, thank you so much for leaving his monologue at the end in Spanish and not trying to have a translator. It was beautiful to hear him talk about his passion and what it meant to him a language that he is comfortable in. I loved it. I hope to travel there someday in the not-too-distant future.

  • @andreacontreras8153
    @andreacontreras8153 6 месяцев назад +6

    Brads has a different type of love towards anyone making a change in the world. I love how original his videos are. His creativity is totally different and I hope he keeps his originality.

  • @dreZmay
    @dreZmay 5 месяцев назад +5

    I always love these Local Legends episodes and adore the people on them. But this one in particular really touched my heart.

  • @gnastyyye9410
    @gnastyyye9410 6 месяцев назад +4

    I honestly live for this channel, it’s my comfort channel. Brad deserves all the recognition coming to him!

  • @jacobbush6505
    @jacobbush6505 6 месяцев назад +2

    It's en-heartening to witness a sustainable business participating with the ecology and care of the planet. To be in the communion of our creative humanities!
    It's hard to know that there is so much destruction in our everyday benefits. Truly enlightening! Giving such a graceful gratitude to doing our best in the world, for the world.
    Blessings.

  • @Palinckx5907
    @Palinckx5907 6 месяцев назад +4

    When I was working in the coffee world, I learned from a Russian coffee master. He's got his own little projects of aging the coffee beans in whiskey barrels and such. Some of the best coffee you'll ever have. Man had awards for years. True passion. Good episode Brad. Brought back some good memories.

  • @sewebb123
    @sewebb123 6 месяцев назад +10

    You guys hit it out of the park with this episode. It was an absolute joy to watch.

  • @jessicaknutson4502
    @jessicaknutson4502 15 дней назад +1

    I spent an amazing 10 days in Puerto Escondido in 2007 and I absolutely loved it! I totally understand him saying that he fell in love with the town.

  • @actrojan
    @actrojan 6 месяцев назад +3

    ¡Joven! What a freakin' episode, eh?!!! Que gusto y orgullo being Mexican and seeing this get so much love. Gracias, Brad...El Guero del Este!😅❤😂🎉

  • @quidprocrow
    @quidprocrow 18 дней назад

    Tears were real 😭❤ in awe of Gus and the whole farm community!

  • @andrewstacey4868
    @andrewstacey4868 22 дня назад +1

    Thanks Brad!!! Cheers to Gus and the team!!!!!

  • @wazu222222
    @wazu222222 5 месяцев назад +1

    Didn't expect to cry watching Brad visit a coffee farm. Great episode!

  • @hjaltihjartarson
    @hjaltihjartarson 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is where Brad and his team shines. Intimite discussions about things that people love.
    Thank you for this

  • @gomezest
    @gomezest 6 месяцев назад +6

    One of the best episodes!! Thank you señor Brad!

  • @ataraxiastarot5637
    @ataraxiastarot5637 5 месяцев назад +2

    This was amazing!! The guy was having some fun with you! 😂😂😂 the things he was saying to you in Spanish were hilarious 😂😂😂

  • @bartman64
    @bartman64 6 месяцев назад +58

    Gus is a legend among legends. This makes me want to head to the nearest jungle, buy a donkey and start my own farm.

    • @ryanleninfan1337
      @ryanleninfan1337 6 месяцев назад +2

      Colonizer brain

    • @Dovahkiin0117
      @Dovahkiin0117 6 месяцев назад +11

      @@ryanleninfan1337 ya let’s perpetuate division with some guy that has a lil daydream to farm

    • @ryanleninfan1337
      @ryanleninfan1337 6 месяцев назад

      @@Dovahkiin0117 this dude is the division, he went into a poor community bought a bunch of land and began exploiting it for all its worth. There are regions of mexico entirely sustained by indigenous farmers growing coffee but Brad goes to the white settlers farm. Its not a coincidence

    • @mrvalski
      @mrvalski 6 месяцев назад +14

      @@ryanleninfan1337 Did you even understand why he went there? His friend, a roaster, buys from that farm so he has a contact. My god, people like you disgust me.

    • @ryanleninfan1337
      @ryanleninfan1337 6 месяцев назад

      @@mrvalski his friend should support indigenous farmers instead of european settlers. Why would his contact to the fatm matter to me?

  • @wolfis09
    @wolfis09 5 месяцев назад

    Absolutely loved this. The passion and care with which these guys operate is so inspiring. Thanks Brad for showcasing it. Near tears at the end 😂

  • @jonplatz2929
    @jonplatz2929 6 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome. Brad, just great work. Thanks for bringing this to all of us.

  • @Budsport_TV
    @Budsport_TV 6 месяцев назад +2

    That was a truly beautiful episode Brad. You’re doing something special with this platform. Thank you

  • @michaelboso9355
    @michaelboso9355 21 день назад +1

    Best coffee series I've seen.

  • @ameyalliglover8368
    @ameyalliglover8368 6 месяцев назад +4

    I could watch hours of Brad just enjoying nature.

  • @RalphMelis
    @RalphMelis 6 месяцев назад +2

    local legends is your best series of videos. can't wait for part 2

  • @n0xc0mment
    @n0xc0mment 6 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely your best episode yet. You’re a legend to us Brad. Thanks for this one!

  • @evalynn1863
    @evalynn1863 6 месяцев назад +2

    I can't drink coffee anymore, but this whole video was incredible. I wish we had more of this all over the world. You can tell this is so much more than just a job or just a life's work for everyone involved. There is pure love for the earth and what it provides and that's the most beautiful part.

  • @verolebaq3918
    @verolebaq3918 5 месяцев назад +1

    gorgeous project they got going on in las nieves! can't wait to try it!

  • @saxdave1
    @saxdave1 5 месяцев назад

    Brad I have watched darn near every video you have put out. This is the best one.

  • @mia-jonaevargas444
    @mia-jonaevargas444 5 месяцев назад +1

    my favorite episode yet!

  • @josephg.4383
    @josephg.4383 4 месяца назад +1

    For the negative comments, Gustavo is Mexican, born and raised. His good humor (very Mexican) and ability to convey his passion and Philosophy is what sets him apart and which makes him a great spokesman for all the farmers like him. I was touched by what he said about his wife (he doesn't deserve her). Great Job Team Brad!

  • @christophershort5298
    @christophershort5298 6 месяцев назад +5

    Simply beautiful. Thanks, Brad.

  • @earthsciteach
    @earthsciteach 4 месяца назад

    This is one of the best documentary videos I've watched. So well done! So fascinating and emotional!

  • @3XTS
    @3XTS 5 месяцев назад +2

    What a great episode Brad. I really enjoy the Local Legends. You should come to Puerto Rico and do an episode.

  • @j.v.9936
    @j.v.9936 5 месяцев назад

    Damn, thats Beautiful. Thanks Brad, and thanks Gus for existing and doing what you do.

  • @EricFoley-q5r
    @EricFoley-q5r 6 месяцев назад +4

    Brad's best work. God bless Gus and his comrades.

  • @matthewstrassel
    @matthewstrassel 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome job to all of the Brad Leone team! The local legends series is highlighting the people and companies that actually care for our world by doing what they do. Affecting more than just our environment in a positive way! Love watching, and helping to spread the word. Much love y’all.

  • @jonty50
    @jonty50 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great episode. Local legends is such a great series

  • @jamesennis6582
    @jamesennis6582 6 месяцев назад

    Brad! I just wants to thank you for playing your part in making the world a better place. This episode was so moving, and with so many coffee lovers out there, we can all take away so much from this episode. Thank you 🤙🏼

  • @spotdogit
    @spotdogit 6 месяцев назад

    Wow is there anything not off the chart amazing about this episode? Thank you for introducing your fans to agroforestry and Gus y Denise and all their amazing staff.

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 6 месяцев назад

    Brad each one of these stories of local Legends move me more than the last. beautiful people, doing their best to produce an amazing product, and more, keep their environment thriving.... can't wait for follow up. Btw you and Gus were very entertaining as always.... well done

  • @DancingSpacePotato
    @DancingSpacePotato 6 месяцев назад

    Coffee holds a dear place in my heart and has been formative for me and my career even outside the coffee industry now. I’m really happy to see such a conscious farm being spotlighted

  • @unixcharles
    @unixcharles 5 месяцев назад

    The way Brad say coffee and water will never stop to make me smile.

  • @frogimage951
    @frogimage951 5 месяцев назад

    love it when the guest meld so well to brads weird hyper energy

    • @frogimage951
      @frogimage951 5 месяцев назад

      also 22:29 imagine how good the relationship between robin and venustiano was for latter to still be grateful for his job today

  • @sbutler66
    @sbutler66 6 месяцев назад +1

    This was beautiful and insightful, best local legends episode. We have to do more through our seemingly small daily choices to support people like Gus who are doing things the right way

  • @meredithnez3020
    @meredithnez3020 6 месяцев назад

    The passion he has for his farm and the care he has for every step of the process is beautiful ❤

  • @sarahjane7255
    @sarahjane7255 6 месяцев назад +1

    This episode moved me in ways I was not expecting. Amazing, Brad. Keep up the phenomenal work.

  • @jlovvv
    @jlovvv 6 месяцев назад +1

    Best local legends yet! This needs more views for sure

  • @mfumomnisi3527
    @mfumomnisi3527 5 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

  • @Snow-vm4dn
    @Snow-vm4dn 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for Local Legends! This is an amazing episode-it does my heart good to know there are people like this in the world. I'll be looking for their coffee!!

  • @juliakdun
    @juliakdun 6 месяцев назад

    Brad, this was the best video you’ve ever created! So pure and filled with love and kindness.

  • @dimitrinoahutz9547
    @dimitrinoahutz9547 6 месяцев назад

    just thank you. idon't even drink coffee, but the way all these beautiful people radiate the proudness and love for what they do ist so touching.
    and the love for the land is sooooo beautiful

  • @casandraguzman7512
    @casandraguzman7512 6 месяцев назад

    Incredible episode, the passion and respect for their land is wonderful to see.

  • @panher
    @panher 6 месяцев назад +1

    You can just feel their passion through your screen!

  • @powmeow5456
    @powmeow5456 6 месяцев назад +1

    Wow this was my fav episode of local legends. Thank you

  • @lalabeatrizmakeup
    @lalabeatrizmakeup 5 месяцев назад

    Made me tear up a bit, watching Brad watch the water flow and make the machine go. Just like a little kid watching a kite being risen by the wind. Amazing visual job guys, congratulations. Much love from Buenos Aires Argentina ❤

  • @bodhimedia1
    @bodhimedia1 6 месяцев назад +1

    Coffee bumps with Brad!

  • @lindsaym113
    @lindsaym113 6 месяцев назад +1

    This was such an amazing episode, beautiful beyond words 💜

  • @lisad2528
    @lisad2528 6 месяцев назад +1

    Such a beautiful episode 🥹🥹thank you Brad for sharing this with us

  • @klav07
    @klav07 6 месяцев назад

    What a great video. You really are bringing some legends into the light. Gus had so much wisdom to share

  • @IDreadDawn
    @IDreadDawn 6 месяцев назад +1

    Such a wholesome and beautiful episode. Thank you Brad & Team

  • @viviangunsettcecco
    @viviangunsettcecco 6 месяцев назад +9

    Excelente trabajo cuidando la naturaleza ☀️

  • @kristianperez7288
    @kristianperez7288 6 месяцев назад +1

    ive been a huge fan of brad, loved it when i saw get started this channel and with videos like these… i wish he had millions of subscribers. this is real quality content that people need to see!

  • @jamesg7191
    @jamesg7191 6 месяцев назад +1

    amazing Brad! you are facilitating some awesome stuff, Im learning alot from you man, keep it up!!

  • @mattjames4593
    @mattjames4593 6 месяцев назад

    This was fantastic. So fascinating to see the comparison between weirdly sterile looking rows of coffee on bare earth, compared to a big beautiful rain forest and hydro powered machinery. Plus the pure passion of the people working there! Radical

  • @aliciadevoll362
    @aliciadevoll362 5 месяцев назад

    This was a beautiful episode. Thank you for this.

  • @elisebeals7247
    @elisebeals7247 6 месяцев назад +2

    soooooo beautiful! Thank you for sharing x

  • @jakemiles4247
    @jakemiles4247 6 месяцев назад +7

    Hell yeah Brad!

  • @sillycoin
    @sillycoin 6 месяцев назад +1

    WOW just WOW. Even though I myself is not a heavy coffee drinker, I can feel all the loves, all the cares from people who are involved in this whole process. Great work and inspired me a lot. Thanks Brad.

  • @OkellaWood
    @OkellaWood 5 месяцев назад

    No?! Si!!!!! Love the culture, love the language, love the food and drink

  • @nicolesvei7430
    @nicolesvei7430 6 месяцев назад

    This was such a great video, thank you Brad and team for featuring these Legends! I would love to support farmers directly like this. There's a company "Sweet Maria's" that sources green coffee from small farms across the world, ethically, and they have tasting notes/profiles on every farm and batch of coffee they sell. I buy all of our green coffee from there and now we have amazing cups of coffee every day.

  • @scottrandall2019
    @scottrandall2019 6 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful episode! My gosh you guys are doing such good work this season!

  • @jyeritter5935
    @jyeritter5935 5 месяцев назад +1

    Best one yet

  • @DLO115
    @DLO115 6 месяцев назад

    Brilliant episode! Had me tearing up a little. So much passion and love!

  • @metaturnal
    @metaturnal 5 месяцев назад

    Amazing video Brad.
    I hope lots of people continue farming in this manner and inspire others to do the same.
    I always found it amusing that in Italian "burro" means butter, but in Spanish it means donkey.

  • @jordanbullard1190
    @jordanbullard1190 5 месяцев назад

    I spent 2 weeks on an organic finca in Chiapas 15 years ago. This brought back some amazing memories. Awesome episode.

  • @beckywiz
    @beckywiz 6 месяцев назад

    This was beautiful. Thank you for introducing us to amazing, inspiring people all over the world!

  • @Paulibär22
    @Paulibär22 6 месяцев назад

    awesome episode, enjoyed it from the beginning through the end!

  • @MJ-en5hi
    @MJ-en5hi 6 месяцев назад

    Wholesome and touching, great episode. Will be on the look out for coffee from this farm

  • @carolberg8860
    @carolberg8860 6 месяцев назад

    what an inspiring episode. Very thoughtful. One of your best! Thanks!