The heady aroma of roasting coffee wafts through the air around the village, particularly in the afternoon, when the women are busy roasting. Traditionally, coffee brewed in Madagascar is made from roasted coffee beans crushed using a mortar and pestle. The powder is then added to water and brought to the boil before being filtered … Continue reading Coffee of Madagascar
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Mushonyi washing station and coffee farm. Rwanda
Mushonyi Sector, located in Rwanda’s Western Province at an elevation of about 1,825 meters above sea level, is home to a coffee washing station and surrounding farms. My friend Bavugamenshi LĂ©on kindly traveled to Lake Kivu, where I was staying, to bring me to his community and show me both the station and the farm. … Continue reading Mushonyi washing station and coffee farm. Rwanda
Raising the bar of Ugandan coffee
"Mixing red and green coffee cherries together it's like giving abortion to baby before birth" - Kads Dison Uganda does produce the most incredible coffee that stands for quality and flavor that makes it unique and more approachable among coffee professionals. Coffees from Uganda recently started to dominate among baristas around the world who compete … Continue reading Raising the bar of Ugandan coffee
Support school children in coffee farms of Rwanda
Education is one of the most important foundations in life. It drives prosperity, success, and personal achievement, empowering young people to become the future leaders of their country’s social and economic development. Without education and determination, the path to new opportunities becomes uncertain. Education is power—and with power comes the ability to overcome challenges. This … Continue reading Support school children in coffee farms of Rwanda
A New Coffee Culture. The Vineyard Gazette
A New Coffee Culture Pour-over? Cold brew? Nitro coffee? Ordering a cup of coffee on the Island just got a whole lot more interesting. BY LOUISA HUFSTADER * PHOTOS BY JEANNA SHEPARD
Land of Enchantment. Coffee of Madagascar
 You probably heard that the best vanilla in the world comes from Madagascar. You have also learned that some great cacao beans are produced in Madagascar. But have you tried coffee from this not well known part of the world where besides acclaimed spices, the fertile and organic soil along with proper elevation gives … Continue reading Land of Enchantment. Coffee of Madagascar
Devastated coffee farm in Uganda
While in Uganda, I asked barista Martin Rogers to help me organize a visit to a coffee farm, but the trip turned unexpectedly dramatic. Not only were the drivers four hours late for what should have been a seven-hour journey, but when I arrived at the farm in the Sipi area, the sight was heartbreaking. … Continue reading Devastated coffee farm in Uganda
Munali Coffee Estate. Zambia
 No visit to Zambia as a coffee professional would be complete without immersing oneself in what you love most: discovering new coffee farms, meeting the people behind the production, and building meaningful connections between farmer and barista. On this journey, I traveled to Munali Coffee Farm, located about 80 km south of Lusaka, the … Continue reading Munali Coffee Estate. Zambia
The hidden coffee part of the world. SĂŁo TomĂ© and PrĂncipe.
Have you ever heard of the island nation called SĂŁo TomĂ© and PrĂncipe? Most people have no idea where it is—or even that it exists. That was exactly my reaction while planning my trip across Africa to explore the specialty coffee scene and its rise in the global market. I discovered this tiny nation only … Continue reading The hidden coffee part of the world. SĂŁo TomĂ© and PrĂncipe.
The gem of Kenyan coffee
Kenya is an absolutely stunning and captivating country, renowned for its lush green valleys and the breathtaking Rift Valley that stretches from north to south. It is home to 64 of Africa’s lakes, and I had the chance to visit two of them: Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. Nairobi, the capital and main commercial hub, … Continue reading The gem of Kenyan coffee
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