The Language of Coffee – A Day In The Life Of Coffee Producer
What does a coffee producer’s average day look like? Our coffee contributor Karyan NG talks restoration of an abandoned coffee mill and producing specialty coffee with...
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How does El Niño affect coffee production?
We know that coffee is predominantly grown in the Bean Belt: a horizontal strip running around the planet between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. This equatorial region provides optimal conditions for coffee production. However, the tropics are also characterised by an increased frequency of unusual weather patterns. These do include cyclones and hurricanes, but one of the more prominent phenomena is known as El Niño. El Niño is a… read more
We know that coffee is predominantly grown in the Bean Belt: a horizontal strip running around the planet between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. This equatorial region provides optimal conditions for coffee production. However, the tropics are also characterised… read more
3 Factors Which Impact a Decision on Which Coffee Variety to Plant
Last time in Weekly Extraction, we talked about the approximate cost of planting a manzana of coffee (7,000 sq m). This week we’re going to...
The History of Brazilian Coffee & the Story Behind ‘Daterra Full Bloom’
I am a Chemex lover. However, some coffees just taste so much better brewed through an AeroPress or espresso. Daterra ‘Full Bloom’ is one of...
Is the Philippine Coffee Industry ‘Third Wave’? Insider Observations
For any coffee enthusiast, the third wave movement of the specialty coffee scene in the Philippines isn’t so new. It was 2012 when specialty coffee...
“Coffee Isn’t Food” – Tabanoc Farm, an Alternative Approach to Coffee
Located about an hour outside of Armenia, Colombia, it’s fair to say Tabanoc Farms is in the heart of coffee country. Arriving, however, feels more...
How Much Does It Cost a Farmer to Plant a Basic Plot?
The coffee harvest is now finished in Guatemala and every coffee farmer’s attention is now focused on the upcoming planting season and preparation for next...
Lessons on Coffee Production From a Colombian Producer
His name is Miguel Fajardo, but I call him “Mr Milkshake”. Why? Well, picture yourself on top of a hill in Solento (a popular tourist...
A Day in the Life of a Colombian Cherry Picker
It was 1920 in the small town of Jerico, Colombia, when my grandfather, Gilberto Velasquez, made the decision to leave behind his family and made...
Is La Roya Devastating Coffee Production?
In many ways, La Roya is like the flu. When there is a flu outbreak, this usually affects a lot of people. Those who are...
Communism & Coffee Rationing: A US Roaster’s Sourcing Trip to Cuba (Part II)
I arrived in Havana and got straight to business. Normally when looking for new sources of coffee, I might go to the known coffee growing...
How a Barista, with No Experience, Single-Handedly Grew & Roasted Coffee in Australia
I remember the first time I tried one. It was the sweetest, strangest thing I’d tasted – like watermelon, hibiscus, lemon, pineapple and sugar. I...
Communism & Rationing: Roaster’s Sourcing Trip to Cuba
It’s been over 50 years since an American has been openly allowed to travel to Cuba. The Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro and Argentinian...
Riding the Third Wave: What I’ve Learnt from Coffee Professionals
About 10 years ago, I realized that I wanted a coffee shop of my own at some stage in my life. I worked on and...
Weekly Extraction: Observations from Origin – Introduction
In this Perfect Daily Grind feature titled The Weekly Extraction: Observations from Origin, I will be writing about my experiences as a coffee shop owner...
The History of Rwandan Coffee & The Story Behind Epiphanie Muhirwa
Prior to discussing the flavour notes, it’s important to acknowledge the story and sweat that’s been poured into harvesting each little Bourbon bean (hopefully no actual sweat...
How to Be a Gringo on a Nicaraguan Coffee Farm
Planning an extended trip to origin? During our recent trip to origin, we caught up with Z. Latimor, a US coffee lover who ditched the...