Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Misty ValleyThe washed coffees of Yirgacheffe have long been prized for their delicate, tea-like aromatics and clean citrus flavor. Recently, producers in the Gedio region have been reinventing the natural process originally developed in Ethiopia to offer a different profile from this well-known origin. The Misty Valley is a prime example of the fruitiness, complexity, and character of ...
Rising Demand for Premium and Specialty Coffee at HomeIn recent years, the landscape of coffee consumption has undergone a significant transformation. The once ubiquitous drip coffee and instant coffee culture have given way to a burgeoning market for premium and specialty coffee experiences, especially within the comfort of one’s home. As consumers become more discerning about their coffee choices, a ...
Located just south of Ethiopia, Kenya is well known for producing excellent cups of coffee primarily due to the excellent research and development of coffee and the country’s highly educated farmers. In Kenya, regardless of whether the lot is traceable, a grading system is being used for all its exported coffee based on the bean size, and some of you ...
Uganda Mountain HarvestMountain Harvest’s coffee has become one of the most popular Ugandas in a very short time. The coffee is rich in chocolate-covered raisin sweetness, full-bodied, and has just enough stone fruit flavor and earthy florals to make it an outstanding please-everyone profile. Mountain Harvest is a very progressive producer group in Uganda, investing heavily in their farmers’ equity ...
Takele Mammo Denbi KongaThis coffee from Takele Mammo Denbi, at 47 years old, is a brand-new participant in the Single Farmer Lots Program this year but has yet to be familiar with the direct export process. Takele is currently stepping down after many years as the Managing Director of the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union, of which his farm has ...
Muhlisin AgropuroSituated along the slopes of the Argopuro Volcano is a region in East Java known for its coffee production thanks to the rich volcanic soil and high elevations. The iconic volcano creates the beautiful Javanese landscape in the Situbondo Regency. When coffee was first cultivated in Indonesia, it was common for Dutch colonists to plant low-quality Robusta in large ...
Panama is an origin that constantly makes headlines in the specialty coffee world, primarily associated with the renowned Gesha variety. But several complexities influence specialty coffee, and it would be a mistake to reduce the complexity of this famous growing region to nothing more than plant variety.With this lot of Caturra and Catuai from Finca Santa Teresa, there is an ...
As the temperatures soar this summer, many people turn to cold drinks like iced tea, lemonade, and iced coffee to stay hydrated. However, did you know drinking hot coffee can also help you stay hydrated in the summer? Here are some tips on how to stay hydrated this summer with coffee. Drink coffee in moderation. While coffee can help you ...