Costa Rican Coffee equals Quality Costa Rican coffee has enjoyed a reputation for outstanding quality. In our early years in the late eighties one of our best selling coffees was Costa Rica Tarrazu, a strickly hard bean produced in near perfect growing conditions. Years of the La Roya disease cut coffee production up to 30% … Read more
The Economics of Coffee in One Chart The Economics of Coffee The Economics of Coffee in One Chart gives you a peak at the components in bringing coffee beans to market. Coffee employs more people than any other industry worldwide except for oil. And it’s not hard to understand why when the beverage of choice … Read more
How do the experts describe coffee? The author, Gail Civille, was part of the team that helped to develop the flavour lexicon. Published January 19, 2016 What is World Coffee Research? Today, World Coffee Research published the Sensory Lexicon, the largest collaborative work on the flavour of coffee and a project more than three years … Read more
This is the age old question we face in all things we use, not just coffee. Here, the Brazilian coffee company Ipanema, presents the case for coffee quality and environmental sustainability. Published in The Perfect Daily Grind, September 6, 2019 Can Coffee Quality & Environmental Sustainability Go Hand in Hand? The future of coffee production … Read more
Our success for delivering great tasting coffee has always correlated to helping others be successful in whatever drives their passion. In this article, you will learn some of the approaches we are taking everyday to ensure our we are roasting coffee responsibly. By Robin Sagi (she/her)
Drinking more caffeine during the coronavirus lockdown? Here’s how the health benefits of coffee affect you over time and advice on making it better for you. Based on an article by Kristin Lesko Published in the Huff Post April 23, 2020 What are some health benefits of coffee and their side effects? Now that we’re … Read more
Based on an article by Damian Reed, WeTheOrigin. Published October 5, 2020 Coffee Quality Control: A Farmer’s Dilemma Thanks to the hard-working coffee farmers, coffee is everywhere and we are all grateful for it. It doesn’t seem possible, but the challenges for getting quality beans to us at home are quite formidable. In fact, coffee … Read more
Is Coffee Good for You? It depends on the kind of Coffee and the Quantity We think you’ll enjoy this article published in the New York Times before Covid-19 sent us all home to drink even more coffee. By Dawn MacKeen. Published Feb. 13, 2020 Updated Feb. 22, 2020 It’s a question that gets asked a lot, … Read more
Last February, just prior to Covid-19 shutting down borders, Rachel and Susan visited Katia to learn first hand some of the challenges faced in coffee production. By Rachel Dineen, Manager Coffee Tree Roastery Hondura Coffee Producer Katia Duke is redefining Specialty Coffee on her Farm In coffee production, there are many factors that are out … Read more