Monthly Archives: November 2012

From Holland to Norway – from Esther to Kari. Specialty Coffee is everywhere you go.

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Global Citizen

There is nothing more exciting than meeting different folks from specialty coffee industry around the world. Specialty coffee is rapidly growing sector in the US economy today. More and more new coffee shops opening in various places of our country, … Continue reading →

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Cup of Excellence marks dedication to quality – Rwanda

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Global Citizen

14 November 2012 On 1st November 2012, the 345 members of the SNV-supported Kabakanya cooperative celebrated their third annual consecutive win at the Rwanda Cup of Excellence awards. The world’s most esteemed award for top quality coffees, the Cup of Excellence has … Continue reading →

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Drying Characteristics: Natural (Dry) Process: Ayutepeque Acaia – Four Way Process Experiment

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Global Citizen

Source: El Salvador Specialty Coffee Natural processing is the oldest and most traditional way of producing coffee. In many parts of the world, it is still the most common; where, after harvesting, the coffee cherries are spread immediately onto patios … Continue reading →

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Coffee and Climate Change: Reading Past the Headlines

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Global Citizen

By Emma Bladyka, SCAA Coffee Science Manager By now you have likely heard of the new scientific study published last week in the online peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE that has sparked a flurry of doomsday headlines for coffee. The study is a … Continue reading →

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First Ethiopian Conference On Coffee Opens

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Global Citizen

BY SAMUEL ALEMU, 9 NOVEMBER 2012 Source: All Africa Addis Ababa — The First International Conference on Ethiopian Coffee was opened here at the Hilton Addis yesterday. The Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association (ECEA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade,USAID … Continue reading →

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Coffee break with top Oslo barista

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Global Citizen

Source: Views and News from Norway. AUDIO REPORT: Tim Wendelboe is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in coffee in Norway. He’s won awards, been written up in the New York Times and a host of other publications, and remains devoted to … Continue reading →

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Arabica Coffee Could Be Extinct in the Wild Within 70 Years

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Global Citizen

ScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2012) — A study conducted by scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (UK), in collaboration with scientists in Ethiopia, reports that climate change alone could lead to the extinction of wild Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) well before … Continue reading →

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”A dream come true”. Meet Miguel Lamora. 2012 Spanish Latte Art Champion and 2012 WLAC contestant.

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Global Citizen

The 2012 World Latte Art Championship is over but baristi still rolling in their coffee shops back home. Some of them are determined to fight again  next year for the title which takes place in Niece, France. The enthusiasm from all … Continue reading →

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COFFEE EATING FUNGUS HITS GUATEMALA’S FAMOUS COFFEE PLANTATIONS

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Global Citizen

An unusually aggressive coffee-eating fungus has crept higher than 6,000 feet above sea level for the first time in Guatemala, threatening the country’s most prized beans, a top Guatemalan coffee official said Thursday, Jean Guerrero of Dow Jones Newswires reports … Continue reading →

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HONDURAS COFFEE PROJECT

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Global Citizen

Wednesday, November 7th, 6:30–9pm in Los Angeles, CA Featuring a preview of our new Honduras film, a tasting of our Apolis + Handsome Co-op Roast and a keynote presentation from Handsome Founder, Chris Owens, and Honduras Coffee Farm owner, Curt … Continue reading →

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