Musings
Deep Dive into Democratic Republic of Congo (DR...
This country has long been regarded as a paradise for coffee plants, but political instability, civil war, and crop diseases nearly decimated the coffee industry in the 1990s. In the past two decades, however, both public and private sector efforts have supported a recovery in...
Deep Dive into Democratic Republic of Congo (DR...
This country has long been regarded as a paradise for coffee plants, but political instability, civil war, and crop diseases nearly decimated the coffee industry in the 1990s. In the past two decades, however, both public and private sector efforts have supported a recovery in...
Extending Your Coffee Lingo
Every industry has its very own lexicon, and mastering it is key to conversing freely with colleagues and feeling a sense of belonging. The coffee industry is no exception, and whilst some terms are easy to decipher, others may leave you scratching your head or...
Extending Your Coffee Lingo
Every industry has its very own lexicon, and mastering it is key to conversing freely with colleagues and feeling a sense of belonging. The coffee industry is no exception, and whilst some terms are easy to decipher, others may leave you scratching your head or...
Robusta Renaissance
Historically, the robusta coffee bean was considered the black sheep of the specialty coffee family, often avoided due to its inferior quality and unappealing taste. However, attitudes toward this once commodity-grade coffee bean are slowly changing, and we are increasingly likely to see it featured...
Robusta Renaissance
Historically, the robusta coffee bean was considered the black sheep of the specialty coffee family, often avoided due to its inferior quality and unappealing taste. However, attitudes toward this once commodity-grade coffee bean are slowly changing, and we are increasingly likely to see it featured...
Coffee consumption to fuel veggies
My daily brew not only supercharges me but also my veggie patch. Without diverting my daily coffee waste to my home compost, I would contribute about 30kg of waste to landfill each year. In Australia, it is estimated that 75,000 tonnes of ground coffee waste...
Coffee consumption to fuel veggies
My daily brew not only supercharges me but also my veggie patch. Without diverting my daily coffee waste to my home compost, I would contribute about 30kg of waste to landfill each year. In Australia, it is estimated that 75,000 tonnes of ground coffee waste...
Deep Dive into Chinese Coffee
Coffee plants were first introduced to China by French missionaries in the late 1800s. They were planted in the southern province of Yunnan, known for its temperate climate and elevations of up to 1,700 masl. Although approximately 120,000 hectares are currently cultivated for coffee, this...
Deep Dive into Chinese Coffee
Coffee plants were first introduced to China by French missionaries in the late 1800s. They were planted in the southern province of Yunnan, known for its temperate climate and elevations of up to 1,700 masl. Although approximately 120,000 hectares are currently cultivated for coffee, this...
The dizzying array of milk alternatives
A staggering 70% of the global population suffers from lactose intolerance with some ethnic groups like African Americans and Asians, seeing rates of between 75-95% of the population. Suffering from such an intolerance a decade ago would have severely restricted one’s choices when it came...
The dizzying array of milk alternatives
A staggering 70% of the global population suffers from lactose intolerance with some ethnic groups like African Americans and Asians, seeing rates of between 75-95% of the population. Suffering from such an intolerance a decade ago would have severely restricted one’s choices when it came...
Deep Dive into Colombian Coffee
Like in Ethiopia, legend has it that members of a religious order were responsible for introducing coffee seeds into Colombia. Today Colombia is the third largest exporter of coffee, cultivating over 12% of the world’s Arabica coffee uniquely across two harvests. The quality of Colombian...
Deep Dive into Colombian Coffee
Like in Ethiopia, legend has it that members of a religious order were responsible for introducing coffee seeds into Colombia. Today Colombia is the third largest exporter of coffee, cultivating over 12% of the world’s Arabica coffee uniquely across two harvests. The quality of Colombian...
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Innovations in coffee processing methods have gained traction over the last decade. One of the most divisive of these innovations is the infused or macerated coffee, referring to the process of transferring flavour from one item to another, most commonly from fruit or spices to...
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Innovations in coffee processing methods have gained traction over the last decade. One of the most divisive of these innovations is the infused or macerated coffee, referring to the process of transferring flavour from one item to another, most commonly from fruit or spices to...