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...
It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including a steady decline in annual production volumes. Between 2018 and 2020, information from the International Coffee Organisation shows that the country’s coffee production figures dropped by 8.1% year-on-year, falling from 930,000 to 775,000 60kg bags. Among other factors, this can be partially attributed to the ever-growing urbanisation and development in Kenya. This has caused the… read more
It’s no secret that the Kenyan coffee industry faces a number of challenges – including a steady decline in annual production volumes. Between 2018 and 2020, information from the International Coffee Organisation shows that the country’s coffee production figures dropped… read more
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
He’s also a true character. Organic coffee farming & COMSA transformed his life, so he takes it upon himself to share his techniques and expertise with...
Venezuela, a beautiful nation with exceptionally beautiful people. But what about coffee? Did you know at one time Venezuela was ranked close to Colombia in...
We recently interviewed micro-roaster, Paula Chaverri & barista Glen Arce on the Costa Rican coffee industry. F Solano caught up with Ariel Bravo, twice runner...
But what about the coffee shop & cafe culture. What does his average Costa Rican customer drink or desire? F. Solano, met with Glen, a barista...
Costa Rica (Central America). Credit: Google Maps Ever wondered about the Costa Rica coffee scene? Our Costa Rican correspondent, F. Solano, caught up with Paula,...