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

[@mrowproductions]

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

[@Specs0p]

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

[@DrNinjar]

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.

[@JR-nq7mc]

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.

[@TheArmachillo]

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

[@Hogslice]

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

[@45axelh]

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

[@RalphMelis]

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

[@michaelkaszas8577]

@@Hogslice yet

[@PrivateSy4z]

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]

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

[@A.Spivey]

Wow! Maybe the best local legends ever!

[@DanielMatulich]

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.

[@Duspende]

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

[@frankvillari123]

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.

[@rivasvalerie123]

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.

[@pamelagutierrez947]

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

[@TR-ry1xv]

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

[@sageDieuvids]

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.

[@Decked]

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

[@user-qz7ro5ho3i]

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 🙏🏽

[@jesspillaymusic]

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'!

[@ryanwaddington1598]

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!!!!

[@chriswilson409]

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!

[@dreZmay]

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

[@Mar-Kiss]

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. ❤

[@sewebb123]

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

[@wazu222222]

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

[@jacobbush6505]

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.

[@bartman64]

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]

Colonizer brain

[@Dovahkiin0117]

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

[@ryanleninfan1337]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@andreacontreras8153]

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.

[@ataraxiastarot5637]

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

[@gnastyyye9410]

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

[@actrojan]

¡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!😅❤😂🎉

[@hjaltihjartarson]

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

[@3XTS]

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

[@j.v.9936]

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

[@josephg.4383]

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!

[@wolfis09]

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 😂

[@gomezest]

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

[@Palinckx5907]

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.

[@alfonsocortez9330]

66k views is not enough. This needs at least 1 million

[@earthsciteach]

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

[@ameyalliglover8368]

I could watch hours of Brad just enjoying nature.

[@jonplatz2929]

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

[@saxdave1]

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

[@frogimage951]

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

[@frogimage951]

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

[@RalphMelis]

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

[@alalesc3796]

Mexico coffee is one of the best in the world! Oaxaca beautiful state and puerto Escondido is awesome!

[@jonty50]

Great episode. Local legends is such a great series

[@verolebaq3918]

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

[@christophershort5298]

Simply beautiful. Thanks, Brad.

[@mia-jonaevargas444]

my favorite episode yet!

[@n0xc0mment]

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

[@user-wp6wo4ms2g]

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

[@celestialgutter]

I'm a tea person who enjoys coffee occasionally, this is such a great episode! Riveting content.

[@evalynn1863]

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.

[@etiennerochon62]

reel man, reel producer, reel respectable human being.

[@metaturnal]

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.

[@richrunner4life1]

Using what is already available in nature to create a wonderful product.

[@matthewstrassel]

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.

[@Budsport_TV]

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

[@sbutler66]

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

[@mariefusaro301]

this is one of the most memorable episodes you've made yet.

[@jamesennis6582]

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 🤙🏼

[@OkellaWood]

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

[@viviangunsettcecco]

Excelente trabajo cuidando la naturaleza ☀️

[@jordanbullard1190]

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

[@kelliott1333]

What a beautiful man, producing coffee in such a kind and caring way…where can I support him?!

[@carolberg8860]

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

[@lalabeatrizmakeup]

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 ❤

[@DancingSpacePotato]

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

[@ThePaulakiddo]

ay, mi méxico ❤️ Gustavo es un chingón y el amor que le da a su tierra y a su gente es muy bello.

[@kristianperez7288]

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!

[@jesseshort8]

"Moisty" and "orange jweez", I love the captions.

[@marcinczapski8547]

maybe i missed it but i wanted to see cowfee as pronounced by brad haha

[@jamesg7191]

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

[@mfumomnisi3527]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@juliakdun]

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

[@sillycoin]

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.

[@unixcharles]

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

[@meredithnez3020]

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

[@spotdogit]

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]

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

[@panher]

You can just feel their passion through your screen!

[@mattjames4593]

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

[@shanebep3135]

What a gift look at everybody you see they are getting emotional we are emotional the world needs more of this genuine caring people keep it up Brad🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍🤎🤍

[@Snow-vm4dn]

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!!

[@dimitrinoahutz9547]

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

[@jyeritter5935]

Best one yet

[@aliciadevoll362]

This was a beautiful episode. Thank you for this.

[@sarahjane7255]

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

[@aleahgarnica5003]

Amazing episode. Great people and important information. Excellent. ✌️

[@maximilianogonzalezjimenez357]

Excellent video, Brad. You should come to Mexico more often.

[@bagfleet]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@courtneyferrara2153]

Amazing video. Thank you for the information and content.

[@angelaphan3346]

Sustainable, as nature intended.

[@blablabla2616]

Wow what a inspiring man , integrity in all angles of working with nature not against it - acknowledging all the people that are part of it and been part of it - and being mindful of health of the people he will be selling his coffie too! . Absolutely beautiful property . This was so Inspireing -when it feels like the world is just so fixated on making the dollars at all cost it seems so hard to not get pulled in to the system -this is not the easy way but hes done it and had success, so cool i very much relate to his way of thinking 😊.

[@fcvazquez2]

Favorite Local Legend.🤗💝

[@cognitivedissonancecamp6326]

Awesome edit, awesome story, awesome people. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@nicolesvei7430]

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.

[@paulpertzborn4797]

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

[@jlovvv]

Best local legends yet! This needs more views for sure

[@SoapyCilantro]

This is beautiful 😊🥹❤

[@casandraguzman7512]

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

[@jakemiles4247]

Hell yeah Brad!