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How does the timing of capital affect coffee farmers?
As with any agricultural commodity, capital and access to finance are essential for coffee farmers. Moreover, access to capital becomes even more important when we consider that some producers have been facing financial challenges for many years. Coffee is a seasonal product, which means that it is harvested at a certain time every year. In turn, coffee producers are usually paid in a lump sum once a year when they… read more
As with any agricultural commodity, capital and access to finance are essential for coffee farmers. Moreover, access to capital becomes even more important when we consider that some producers have been facing financial challenges for many years. Coffee is a… read more
How YOU Can Make a Career Out of Coffee Roasting
2½ years ago, I would never have imagined making a career out of coffee roasting. Yet today, that is exactly what I am. I was...
Arabica And Robusta: What’s The Difference?
Coffee’s has a rich, fascinating history. With third wave coffee, enthusiasts want to know about every step of its creation: the producers that manage the...
Coffee Cupping: 5 Key Steps to Cupping Mastery
Being able to pick up on the flavour profile of a coffee doesn’t just look impressive. It also heightens your enjoyment. Although at first it...
Red Rabbit Coffee Co: Coffee Should Be Fun
Steve Barrett is the guy whose eyes still water when he talks about his coffee. He’s the guy who remains humble even after roasting the...
8 Facility Observations a Green Bean Buyer Makes
Knowing if a farm will produce good coffee is one of the hardest, and most important, things about being a coffee sourcer. As an entrepreneur,...
5 Things a Micro Roaster Considers When Selecting Coffees
How Is the Coffee Chosen? As a micro-roaster, there are several things that influence your decision to choose one coffee over another. Despite what you...
How Does Altitude Affect Coffee and Its Taste in the Cup?
Have you ever asked your barista about the coffee they served you? If you have, they probably responded with a complicated answer including a side...
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...
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...
What Is Panama Geisha? The Reality of a Fantasy Bean
My first experience with the Panama Geisha was with a bag of Hacienda La Esmeralda Special Panama Geisha. I was gifted it when I manned...
Coffee & Chemistry: The Beansmith Roaster
There was a time when the roasting process would have been just another step in the journey of crop to cup. There wouldn’t have been...
Scott Rao Roasting Masterclass: How to Roast Specialty Coffee
We attended a Scott Rao’s “Roasting Masterclass” at Prufrock Coffee, London last week. Who’s Scott Rao? He’s a “Coffee Idol” to the Specialty Coffee generation....
Roasting Down Under: The Bearded Roaster
Australian coffee culture for many years has been dominated by large commercial roasting companies. With the explosion of third wave coffee onto the café scene,...