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Deep Dive into Chinese Coffee
Coffee plants were first introduced to China by French missionaries in the late 1800s. They were planted in the southern province of Yunnan, known for its temperate climate and elevations of up to 1,700 masl. Although approximately 120,000 hectares are currently cultivated for coffee, this...
Deep Dive into Chinese Coffee
Coffee plants were first introduced to China by French missionaries in the late 1800s. They were planted in the southern province of Yunnan, known for its temperate climate and elevations of up to 1,700 masl. Although approximately 120,000 hectares are currently cultivated for coffee, this...
Deep Dive into Kenyan Coffee
Despite its proximity to Ethiopia, coffee was not introduced into Kenya till the late 19th century by European missionaries. In the early 1900s all plantations were owned by the European settlers with labour provided by the local people at no or minimal cost. Today some...
Deep Dive into Kenyan Coffee
Despite its proximity to Ethiopia, coffee was not introduced into Kenya till the late 19th century by European missionaries. In the early 1900s all plantations were owned by the European settlers with labour provided by the local people at no or minimal cost. Today some...
Nitrogen for the freshness win
Nitrogen plays a foundational role in sustaining life on our planet. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining coffee freshness after roasting.As soon as coffee comes into contact with oxygen, it starts to oxidize. It does so once roasted and awaiting packaging, as soon...
Nitrogen for the freshness win
Nitrogen plays a foundational role in sustaining life on our planet. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining coffee freshness after roasting.As soon as coffee comes into contact with oxygen, it starts to oxidize. It does so once roasted and awaiting packaging, as soon...
The New Australian Export You Didn’t See Coming...
Australia has contributed an impressive array of cultural icons to the world—Crocodile Dundee, Steve Irwin, Kylie Minogue, and Hugh Jackman are all globally recognised names. Our culinary exports include the famously polarising Vegemite, the dangerously moreish Tim Tam, and the classic lamington. Even the fashion...
The New Australian Export You Didn’t See Coming...
Australia has contributed an impressive array of cultural icons to the world—Crocodile Dundee, Steve Irwin, Kylie Minogue, and Hugh Jackman are all globally recognised names. Our culinary exports include the famously polarising Vegemite, the dangerously moreish Tim Tam, and the classic lamington. Even the fashion...
Deep Dive into Colombian Coffee
Like in Ethiopia, legend has it that members of a religious order were responsible for introducing coffee seeds into Colombia. Today Colombia is the third largest exporter of coffee, cultivating over 12% of the world’s Arabica coffee uniquely across two harvests. The quality of Colombian...
Deep Dive into Colombian Coffee
Like in Ethiopia, legend has it that members of a religious order were responsible for introducing coffee seeds into Colombia. Today Colombia is the third largest exporter of coffee, cultivating over 12% of the world’s Arabica coffee uniquely across two harvests. The quality of Colombian...
The Greek Way of Life is Paved in Coffee
When we picture Greece, we conjure up images of white washed buildings perilously clinging to hillsides, pebble beaches lapped by crystal clear water, and plentiful, mouth watering, glorious food. My own memories of the small Greek cities where my family lives are of farmers congregating...
The Greek Way of Life is Paved in Coffee
When we picture Greece, we conjure up images of white washed buildings perilously clinging to hillsides, pebble beaches lapped by crystal clear water, and plentiful, mouth watering, glorious food. My own memories of the small Greek cities where my family lives are of farmers congregating...
Deep Dive into Democratic Republic of Congo (DR...
This country has long been regarded as a paradise for coffee plants, but political instability, civil war, and crop diseases nearly decimated the coffee industry in the 1990s. In the past two decades, however, both public and private sector efforts have supported a recovery in...
Deep Dive into Democratic Republic of Congo (DR...
This country has long been regarded as a paradise for coffee plants, but political instability, civil war, and crop diseases nearly decimated the coffee industry in the 1990s. In the past two decades, however, both public and private sector efforts have supported a recovery in...
Human ingenuity coming to the fore
Similar to the owner of this Smart car, who devised a temporary solution to prevent someone from falling out due to the missing side door panel, coffee farmers around the world are actively seeking ways to combat the dangers posed by climate change. The threat...
Human ingenuity coming to the fore
Similar to the owner of this Smart car, who devised a temporary solution to prevent someone from falling out due to the missing side door panel, coffee farmers around the world are actively seeking ways to combat the dangers posed by climate change. The threat...