How Colombian Coffee Producers Are Experimenting With Processing
Colombia is well-known for producing washed coffees with acidic and clean profiles. But this doesn’t mean that Colombian producers aren’t also open to experimentation in ...read more
Alejandra is a contributor based in Colombia
World Champion Agnieszka Rojewska on The Barista’s Biggest Task
A specialty barista has a lot of responsibility. They are the hands that bring out the flavors of origin in every cup of coffee they ...read more
Should Coffee Producers Listen to Roasters’ Advice?
Coffee roasters and producers have interlinked jobs. Roasters often visit coffee farms and usually understand processing methods. They also know how to roast for the ...read more
Coffee Origins: The Distinct Acidity of San Marcos, Guatemala
Guatemala has a reputation for producing excellent coffees. This is one of the most climatically diverse regions in the world, with rich volcanic soil that ...read more
A Coffee Buyer’s Guide to Huila, Colombia
There are few countries more famous for their coffee than Colombia. And within Colombia, no region produces more coffee than Huila, a mountainous department lying ...read more
Starmaya: Could This F1 Hybrid Be The Ideal Coffee Variety?
F1 hybrids tend to be high-quality, rust-resistant, and high-yielding varieties – the golden trio, as far as coffee producers are concerned. Yet there’s just one ...read more
How Barista Foundations Help Vulnerable People Build Careers
A Barista Foundation can be more than just a barista school. It can also be a tool for providing vulnerable people with a career path. ...read more
Coffee Varieties: What Are F1 Hybrids & Why Are They Good News?
Coffee hybrids have the potential for high-quality cup scores, rust resistance, and greater productivity. But what actually are they? Why are they so important to ...read more
A Guide to Buying & Importing Coffee From Burundi
The tiny East African country of Burundi produces exceptional coffees. With its high altitudes, volcanic soil, and good processing, it’s no surprise that it has ...read more
Introducing The Flavors & Regions of Burundian Coffee
Burundi, the Heart of Africa. It’s called this for its heart-shaped outline and its central location on the African continent. And as its 600,000–800,000 coffee-growing ...read more
Centralized vs In-Farm Coffee Mills: What Are The Differences?
Choosing between a centralized or in-farm mill (or beneficio) is a major decision for coffee producers: it affects incomes, productivity, quality, workload, and more. But ...read more