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 Léon 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
New Agriculture Development in Rwanda
How locals in Rwanda transferred swamp into beautiful agricultural crop production with future coffee plantation to come ahead. The innovative mind of brighter future of Rwanda. Click on the link to watch the video here
Hibiscus Man of Rwanda
Hibiscus Man of Rwanda Meet the young and progressive future of Rwanda. This young barista trainee shows that not all young people move away from villages and countryside to big cities to pursue their carrier. He started his own hibiscus plantation with innovative approach to contribute further to the development of agriculture sector of Rwanda … Continue reading Hibiscus Man of 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
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