Barista Champion J. Zhang: Reinventing Specialty Coffee in China
China’s coffee landscape has changed dramatically in the last fifteen years, but it’s not finished changing yet – particularly if 2014 China Barista Champion Jeremy...
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How are certifications used to market coffee?
Certifications have long been an effective means of establishing higher social, economic, and environmental standards in the global coffee industry. These can range from producers adhering to specific farming practices which protect biodiversity to green coffee buyers proving they purchase lots at or above a “fair” market rate. At the same time, certifications are also useful marketing tools – efficiently communicating more ethical and sustainable practices to roasters and consumers. … read more
Certifications have long been an effective means of establishing higher social, economic, and environmental standards in the global coffee industry. These can range from producers adhering to specific farming practices which protect biodiversity to green coffee buyers proving they purchase… read more
WBC Alejandro Mendez: How to Promote Specialty Coffee in El Salvador
In 2011, at only 23 years old, Salvadoran Alejandro Mendez won one of the most coveted titles in the coffee world: World Barista Champion. Yet...
Time to Slow Down and Rediscover Vietnamese Coffee?
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Third Wave to The Rescue in The Philippines
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Colonial Coffee vs. Traditional Rice Water: Is India Ready for Specialty?
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Why Is Ecuadorian Coffee Selling Better Labelled as Italian?
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The History & Legend of Ethiopian Coffee & the Story Behind Misty Valley
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