Coffee Farming And Unexploded Ordnance In Laos
While many of us associate unexploded ordnance (“leftover” bombs and shells from conflict which have not detonated) with wars that have long since finished, for ...read more
Nicole is a contributor based in Australia
Ethiopia to The World: The Origins of Coffee in Africa
Coffee has come a long way from its birthplace in the hills of Ethiopia. Today, you’ll find it growing and being sipped all over the ...read more
Staging a Coffee Comeback in Papua New Guinea
The once thriving coffee industry in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is ripe for renewal, and specialty coffee is on the menu as demand for the ...read more
How Madagascan Deforestation Puts World Coffee At Risk
Madagascar has a breathtaking array of wildlife. Over 90% of the island’s reptiles, approximately 89% of its plants, and around 92% of its mammals exist ...read more
How Coffee Initiatives Can Help Save Lives
Coffee is linked to charitable and social justice causes in many ways, with some more effective than others. But what does an effective development program ...read more
The Rise of Specialty Coffee in Tea-Loving Britain
Britain is a diverse cultural tapestry brought together by the love of a good cuppa. But that cup is increasingly likely to contain coffee rather ...read more
Disease & Deforestation: The Cost of Coffee in Madagascar
In Madagascar, coffee is the fuel that powers everyone through their day – but it comes at a cost. This island off the Mozambique coast ...read more
The Daily Life of Madagascar’s Coffee Vendors
In Madagascar, coffee is a national obsession and a big part of daily life. At its heart are the street vendors who dedicate their lives ...read more
Zimbabwean Coffee: Rising From The Ashes
Zimbabwe: this once flourishing country came to a halt 37 years ago. But today, after years of darkness, Zimbabwean coffee farmers are finally starting to ...read more
Could Zimbabwean Coffee Once Again Be on Specialty Menus?
Zimbabwean coffee was once known for its high-quality, sweet, citric, chocolatey profile. But it’s been almost 20 years since it all but disappeared from the ...read more
Why Some Farmers Struggle to Produce Specialty Coffee
About 70 countries produce coffee, but not all of them are able to effectively engage with the specialty market. In some, producers struggle while growing ...read more
Why Specialty Coffee Shops Are Succeeding in Laos
Before the peace of the morning evaporates to the chaos of tuk-tuks, motorbikes, and cars, Laotians sit on plastic stools to enjoy a coffee. The ...read more
How Producers in Laos Are Turning to Specialty Coffee
Let’s grab a Khaafeh Lao and talk about what’s behind your morning coffee – both the beans and the producers. This is the story of ...read more