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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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