Musings
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...
Myth Busting
Today, I am debunking the myth that you need a fancy or not-so-fancy coffee machine to buy specialty coffee beans. Unless you are a devotee to instant coffee, specialty coffee beans can be used in your moka pot, French press or favourite drip brewer. In...
Myth Busting
Today, I am debunking the myth that you need a fancy or not-so-fancy coffee machine to buy specialty coffee beans. Unless you are a devotee to instant coffee, specialty coffee beans can be used in your moka pot, French press or favourite drip brewer. In...
Extending Your Coffee Lingo
Every industry has its very own lexicon, and mastering it is key to conversing freely with colleagues and feeling a sense of belonging. The coffee industry is no exception, and whilst some terms are easy to decipher, others may leave you scratching your head or...
Extending Your Coffee Lingo
Every industry has its very own lexicon, and mastering it is key to conversing freely with colleagues and feeling a sense of belonging. The coffee industry is no exception, and whilst some terms are easy to decipher, others may leave you scratching your head or...
Reforming our Wasteful Ways
We live in a society where replacement instead of repair is the norm, to our planet’s detriment.Accepting that the useful life of everyday items can be as short as 30 minutes for a water bottle, through to a year for a TV is reckless in the...
Reforming our Wasteful Ways
We live in a society where replacement instead of repair is the norm, to our planet’s detriment.Accepting that the useful life of everyday items can be as short as 30 minutes for a water bottle, through to a year for a TV is reckless in the...
Coffee Processing Explained
The label on every bag of specialty coffee beans includes information about the producer, the location, the variety as well as the processing method. The processing method relates to the treatment of the green beans once they have been picked, and it plays a crucial...
Coffee Processing Explained
The label on every bag of specialty coffee beans includes information about the producer, the location, the variety as well as the processing method. The processing method relates to the treatment of the green beans once they have been picked, and it plays a crucial...
Robusta Renaissance
Historically, the robusta coffee bean was considered the black sheep of the specialty coffee family, often avoided due to its inferior quality and unappealing taste. However, attitudes toward this once commodity-grade coffee bean are slowly changing, and we are increasingly likely to see it featured...
Robusta Renaissance
Historically, the robusta coffee bean was considered the black sheep of the specialty coffee family, often avoided due to its inferior quality and unappealing taste. However, attitudes toward this once commodity-grade coffee bean are slowly changing, and we are increasingly likely to see it featured...