The other coffees of Hawaii
Question: "I recently purchased some green coffee from Maui and Kauai. The beans are much smaller than from Kona. Are the the coffees from Maui and Kauai different than the better known origin of Kona, and are they inferior?" Answer: Coffees from each of the Hawaiian...
Why to roast your own coffee
"Why should I roast my own coffee beans," and "does it improve business?" Well... yes and no. Make sure that if you decide to roast, it is for the right reasons and takes into consideration the skills necessary to excel at the craft. The first argument that we...
Study shows drinking coffee reduces Alzheimer’s risk
A new study in Stockholm shows that drinking moderate volumes of coffee (3-5 cups per day) significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's Disease: Middle-aged people who drink moderate amounts of coffee significantly reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,...
Two articles about the upcoming Northwest Regional Barista Competition or NWRBC this weekend in Tacoma, Washington appeared in my inbox this afternoon. Congratulations to Jay Lijewski and the crew at Dillanos for hosting the event and for working diligently to get the...
Juan Valdez in Every Cup
Juan Valdez is back in the spotlight again, only a few weeks after announcing the the Colombian Coffee Federation would attempt to buy Starbucks. This time the news is even weirder, as the organization announces a lawsuit against a cartoon called Mother Goose and...
Kona Joe Launches Obama-inspired Coffee Blend
The Pacific Business News reported today that Kona Joe Coffee has launched a blend of coffee inspired by local boy done good, President-elect Barack Obama. "The presidential blend honors Hawaii and Kenya, two of the great coffee-growing regions in the world," deepa...
Urnex / Puro Caff Named World Barista Championship Cleaning Product Sponsor
LONG BEACH, Calif. (December 19, 2008) – The World Barista Championship (WBC) has selected Urnex Brands Inc. / Puro Caff Group as the competition's official Cleaning Product Sponsor for 2009 – 2011. Once every 3 years, leading coffee industry suppliers vie for the...
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee Receives 97-point Coffee Review
Hula Daddy Kona Coffee of Hawaii has received an historic 97-point score out of a possible 100 for its Sweet Kona Light Roast coffee in the December edition of Coffee Review. The score makes Hula Daddy the highest-ever rated Hawaiian coffee and ties only 3 other rare...
World Barista Championship announces judging workshop in Sweden
A judging certification workshop will be held in Stockholm, Sweden for applicants who aspire to judge at the 2009 World Barista Championship (WBC) competition in Atlanta. On April 16-19, 2009, national barista champions from over 56 countries will converge in...
And in This Corner, the Price-Fighter
Josh Hyatt of CFO Magazine writes about the concept of "fighter brands," or low priced alternative brands designed to capture market share during weak economic times... like now, for example. Although not strictly about coffee, the article includes a quick quote from...
Starbucks-Valdez buyout doesn’t hold water
Move over Exxon Valdez, if Colombian Coffee Federation Director Gabriel Silva has his way, you'll soon be introduced to the Starbucks Valdez; however, unlike the boat, the latter just doesn't hold water. In an interview published Sunday, the federation director said:...
Stephen Morrissey’s winning routine updated on WBC website
https://www.coffeestrategies.com/2008/11/20/stephen-morrisseys-winning-routine-updated-on-wbc-website/A complete high quality version of Stephen Morrissey's 2008 WBC winning routine is now online at the World Barista Championship website. Stephen Morrissey 2008