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Oil and Coffee
The modern food system (including coffee) runs on “cheap.” For roughly the past century, that “cheap” has largely meant cheap labor, oil and natural gas. That foundation is what makes...
Oil and Coffee
The modern food system (including coffee) runs on “cheap.” For roughly the past century, that “cheap” has largely meant cheap labor, oil and natural gas. That foundation is what makes...
Good Coffee is in Trouble
Coffee is in trouble around the world because farming is in trouble around the world. Climate change is making it harder to grow good anything. Farmers are dealing with higher...
Good Coffee is in Trouble
Coffee is in trouble around the world because farming is in trouble around the world. Climate change is making it harder to grow good anything. Farmers are dealing with higher...
The Problem with the C Market
Large global brands don’t (usually) exist to transform farmer livelihoods; they exist to ensure supply continuity at global scale. Their real contribution isn’t prosperity, it’s predictability. They show up every...
The Problem with the C Market
Large global brands don’t (usually) exist to transform farmer livelihoods; they exist to ensure supply continuity at global scale. Their real contribution isn’t prosperity, it’s predictability. They show up every...
Is Grinding "fresh" that important?
For years in specialty coffee, we have said it with conviction: grinding is the most important step, and it should always be done right before brewing. Fresh grind. Immediate brew....
Is Grinding "fresh" that important?
For years in specialty coffee, we have said it with conviction: grinding is the most important step, and it should always be done right before brewing. Fresh grind. Immediate brew....
Certifications
Fair Trade looks good on paper. So does Organic. So does Bird Friendly. This is where I’ve wrestled for years. As a shopper, I value having choices at my local...
Certifications
Fair Trade looks good on paper. So does Organic. So does Bird Friendly. This is where I’ve wrestled for years. As a shopper, I value having choices at my local...
What are The Best Coffee Origins?
Coffee origins. Christ. Could there be anything more confusing in coffee? Coffee’s coffee, right? It grows in a band around the globe between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic...
What are The Best Coffee Origins?
Coffee origins. Christ. Could there be anything more confusing in coffee? Coffee’s coffee, right? It grows in a band around the globe between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic...