[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2005 I purchased some forested land on the slopes of the Baru Volcano near Boquete, Panama and that's where we established Finca La Mula. The farm was planted by Graciano Cruz and we have well over 5,000...
I just returned from a wonderful visit to Jamaica. The Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica, under the leadership of Christopher Gentles (Director General), had requested our assistance for an intensive training session with the professional cuppers of the country. Traditionally, cupping protocols in Jamaica have...
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In June 2012, The Africa Report published an update on the Ethiopian coffee exports warning that Ethiopia's coffee export could fall dramatically. According to the report, the government had projected $1.1 billion dollar revenue from coffee beans, but with only a month to go before...
At the Boot Coffee lab we utilize different roasting systems for roasting samples, creating new profiles and for the roasting of small batches. Our portfolio of machines includes: San Franciscan 1 lb sample roasters (one lower airflow and one higher airflow), Giesen W1 roaster (200...
I enjoyed a really warm welcome at Kéan Coffee, which was started more than 7 years ago by the specialty coffee pioneer Martin Diedrich. During my visit I tasted several outstanding coffees. Martin is so much connected with the well being of his guests; I could...
One of our clients - Argo Sons Coffee - just sent us a sample of freshly roasted Yergacheffe Sundried Natural coffee and they asked our opinion about the roast profile. Roasting sundried natural coffee can be tricky due to various factors that are related to...
Staying at Bekele's Blessing in Aleta Wondo - Sidama, is always a highlight during any visit to Ethiopia. Right before leaving the community development program I was offered a small coffee tree to be replanted in front of the roundhouses where we stayed. Besides the school...
Students at Bekele's Blessing primary school in Aleta Wondo, Ethiopia are enjoying their lunch during my visit to this community development program right outside the town. The school was established by the founders of Common River Tsegaye Bekele and Donna Sillan. Currently, there is a second, third and...
Upon arrival in Aleta Wondo, Ethiopia, we were welcomed by the beautiful smile of this lady presenting us with an aromatic cup of Aleta Wondo coffee. I'm here with Matt Weiner from Peak to Peak Coffee, to meet with cooperative coffee farmers from the Aleta...