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Origin: Liquid Gold
Panama has produced some of the most sought-after and certainly most expensive coffees in the last 20 years. The Geisha varietal in particular has garnered worldwide acclaim and performed exceptionally well on coffee competition stages. This boom in popularity has attracted interest from all over the world, almost like a gold rush. One such example of this is an entrepreneurial duo hailing from South Africa, Justus and Tessa du Toit.
Future: A Class of its Own
Luxury coffee is making its mark in history. Dealing with coffees most of us will never be able to afford, this sector is having big a big impact on small producers. Much like we have seen in the wine and whiskey world, coffee has found its place in the upper echelons. Is this a good thing?
Roast: Commercial Vs Specialty Coffee - What is the Real Difference?
The terms ‘specialty’ and ‘commodity’ are used widely in the coffee industry, but what are the actual meanings? The terms have become diluted and are often thrown around quite recklessly to make value or moral judgments of a coffee. The truth is, both categories have a deserved place in the industry and in our cups, and it’s not as black and white as we might think.
Discover: Cracking the Coffee Code
Have you ever wondered how a roaster sources their coffee selection? Arabica, altitude, and a whole lot of acronyms! We unpack how coffee roasters and importers speak about their beans. Highlighting a wonderful coffee, the Kenyan Highlands AA imported by Green Coffee Supply and the producers who made it possible.
Travel: Coffee Takes you Places
Take a whirlwind trip to Geneva, Switzerland as Shannon Black experiences global coffee culture and supports Retha van Rhijn as she participates in the World Cup Tasters Championship. She learned a lot about coffee and even more about her dreams for the future of South African coffee culture.
Taste: Find your Focus
Retha van Rhijn has a talent for coffee tasting and two National titles to prove it. But she’s convinced that with a few simple tools, you can open up a whole new world of flavour.
Business: Keeping it Clean - A Love Story
Caffenu is proudly South African based success story started in Cape Town by husband and wife team, Rowan and Judy Isaacman. Hearing the stories behind the brands, gives insight into not just the products, but also the way a business is grown. This one is, ultimately, a love story.
Report: SA Coffee Farming - Supply and Demand
South African Coffee Farming is making progress, but it’s up to you drive it forward. Learn about how the movement is growing and how you can be a part of it.
Culture: Immersion Therapy
Every coffee professional at some point has the dream to spend some time on a farm to understand how coffee grows and finds its way to the cup. Barista Alessandro Carosi had that opportunity in Thailand and learned more than he could have ever anticipated.
Kick: Beyond the Surface
First impressions are important, but roots make for long term success. In the competitive cafe space, there really is no excuse not to have both. An interesting example of an eye-catching aesthetic with roots that run deep is the team behind the Noble Cafe brand.
