Scaling Coffee Production In The DRC
Like every aspect of life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, coffee production has suffered from decades of armed conflict and political instability. In ...read more
Born in Honduras. BA in Marketing and Int. Business, MA in Tourism, and barista at Café San Rafael, Copán Ruinas.
Exploring The Democratic Republic Of Congo As A Coffee Origin
In the 1970s, the Democratic Republic of Congo was one of Africa’s leading coffee exporters. However, civil wars and political instability that have persisted from ...read more
Coffee & Conflict In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second-largest country in Africa and the twelfth-largest in the world. It is home to some 87 million ...read more
Keeping Your Coffee Shop Clean & Safe
The last few months have certainly not been easy for coffee shops. When the Covid-19 pandemic first hit, most cafés across the world were forced ...read more
Everything You Need to Know About Coffee From Sidama, Ethiopia
Sidama coffee: it’s a phrase associated with spices and citrus notes, crisp acidity, and a rich body. Along with Harrar and Yirgacheffe, Sidama is one ...read more
How to Profitably Serve Cold & Sparkling Drinks in a Coffee Shop
The market for cold drinks is growing rapidly. From sparkling teas and lemonades to cold brew coffee, customers are increasingly thirsty for a more refreshing ...read more
How to Make Great Coffee While Camping & Caravanning
The smell of fresh air, a cool breeze, and the sound of birdsong: there’s nothing quite like waking up in the great outdoors. What makes ...read more
The Perfect Daily Grind Holiday Gift Guide 2019
Getting someone the perfect gift isn’t always easy. And with so many celebrations taking place in December, your shopping list is probably growing by the ...read more
How to Ensure Consistency When Cupping Coffee
What good are your cupping notes if the coffees on the table haven’t been extracted to the same degree? Cupping is an indispensable tool for ...read more
A Guide to Peru’s Coffee-Producing Regional Profiles
Peru is rich in diversity. From the Amazon jungle to golden beaches, from the soaring Andes mountain range to one of South America’s largest lakes, ...read more
How to Make Cold Brew With An AeroPress in Just 2 Minutes
The AeroPress is a specialty coffee icon, thanks to its versatility and ease of use. It’s hard to brew a bad cup of coffee with ...read more
How Long Should It Take You to Train Your Baristas?
The list of things you need to train your baristas on is long. There’s pulling espresso shots, steaming silky-smooth milk, pouring symmetrical latte art, preparing ...read more
Insights From World of Coffee 2019, Berlin
World of Coffee is Europe’s largest coffee trade show and it takes place in a different city every year. 2019 saw Berlin play host to ...read more
Roasted Coffee Packaging: The Different Bags You Can Choose From
Don’t overlook the importance of your roasted coffee bags. Your choice of packaging will affect the coffee’s freshness, your own efficiency in operations, how your ...read more
How to Ensure Consistency in Coffee Fermentation & Processing
Bread, wine, cheese, yogurt, chocolate, coffee: what do all of these delicious items have in common? Fermentation. In coffee, fermentation is crucial. It doesn’t just ...read more
Roasters, Should You Expand Into Equipment Sales?
There’s more than one way to expand your roastery and increase your profits. The traditional option may be to simply sell more coffee, perhaps with ...read more