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Coffee Cultivars: Part Two - Typica
Coffee is often described by its origin, processing method or roast profile. Yet one of the most influential factors in the cup is far more fundamental: the cultivar. In this series, Coffee Cultivars, we explore the varieties that shape flavour, farming decisions and the future...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Two - Typica
Coffee is often described by its origin, processing method or roast profile. Yet one of the most influential factors in the cup is far more fundamental: the cultivar. In this series, Coffee Cultivars, we explore the varieties that shape flavour, farming decisions and the future...
Coffee Cultivars: Part One — Bourbon
When we speak about specialty coffee, we often highlight origin, altitude, or processing method. Yet beneath all of these variables lies something even more fundamental: the cultivar. Just as grape varieties define the structure and character of wine, coffee cultivars shape sweetness, acidity, body and...
Coffee Cultivars: Part One — Bourbon
When we speak about specialty coffee, we often highlight origin, altitude, or processing method. Yet beneath all of these variables lies something even more fundamental: the cultivar. Just as grape varieties define the structure and character of wine, coffee cultivars shape sweetness, acidity, body and...
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...