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
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
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
Have you ever heard of the island nation called São Tomé and Príncipe? 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. São Tomé and Príncipe.
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
“You may not think about politics, but politics thinks about you.” This quote, famously stated by Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was portrayed by Michelle Yeoh in the 2011 film The Lady. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar is an independent nation in Southeast Asia with a complex … Continue reading New Level of Myanmar Coffee
Cuba is the most fascinating country to visit, and not due to embargo and disgraceful economic blockade imposed by imperialistic American Government but for its charm, beauty, warm hospitality, and pride of Cuban people to preserve their identity in spite of American failure to take down the Castro regime and impose its own capitalistic ideology … Continue reading Coffee sector of Cuba
There are coffee regions we all know well, but there are also regions where violence, inaccessibility, and extreme poverty have severely hindered coffee production. In this post, we’ll highlight coffee-producing countries facing these challenges and explore how producers are persevering. We’ll also examine the role of baristas, nonprofit organizations, and international initiatives in helping make … Continue reading Struggling to Build Specialty in Nepal
I arrived on March 7th, 2016, at O’Coffee headquarters, Fazenda Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Brazil, to participate in a one-week Internship Program. During this time, I gained hands-on knowledge of Brazilian coffee—from seed to cup. “We are open to ideas at O’Coffee, and I personally believe that this exchange is an amazing experience,” said Edgard … Continue reading O’Coffee. Brasil
In February 2016 I had a pleasure to meet the wonderful and powerful woman in the coffee industry of Ecuador. Her name is Ena Galletti. She runs her specialty coffee shops in the capital of Quito and also works with different coffee producers around Ecuador to select the best the country can offer for the … Continue reading Ena Galletti. The woman in coffee. Ecuador
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