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

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

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

Coffee sector of Cuba

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

Struggling to Build Specialty in Nepal

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

Finca Maputo. Ecuador

Finca Maputo is nestled in the breathtaking cloud forests of Ecuador’s Pichincha province, near the border with Colombia and right on the equator. The farm is co-owned and operated by Henry and Verena Gaibor, who first met while working with Doctors Without Borders in Burundi, Africa. The couple later managed a clinic together in Maputo, … Continue reading Finca Maputo. Ecuador