by andrew | Sep 11, 2012 | events, origin
This year’s 10th annual Let’s Talk Coffee conference and training event in Medellin, Colombia will feature a first-ever session on fine robusta coffees co-presented by the venerable Dr. Sunalini Menon of Coffeelab Private Ltd. from Bangalore and me, Andrew...
by andrew | Aug 31, 2012 | events, quality
We will be holding a one day Q Grader introduction / prep course at the Golden Bean Roaster Competition and Conference this October 20th on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. The one day workshop will act as an introduction and practice session for many of the Q Grader...
by andrew | Aug 16, 2012 | events, news
As a continuation to last month’s announcement regarding the return of the Spasskaya Tower Festival and its Specialty Coffee Show Starring Barista Champions, Soyuz Coffee Roasting today announced the ten who will participate, they are: Appearing September 1-4...
by andrew | Apr 20, 2012 | events, news, origin
Live from the annual SCAA Exposition in Portland, I am pleased to announce the introduction of a new series of origin tours for coffee professionals by Italian coffee firm Absis Consulting and endorsed by the International Institute of Coffee Tasters — its first...
by andrew | Apr 19, 2012 | events, news, origin
Kaapi Royale Coffee and Crop to Cup Coffee Importers have jointly announced that they have reached a deal to bring the very first Q Certified Robusta to the United States, beginning with a shipment scheduled to arrive in late May. Read all of the details in the press...
by andrew | Mar 31, 2012 | associations, competitions, events, hawaii, quality
Three Ka’u coffee farms were recognized this past week by the Roasters Guild of the Specialty Coffee Association of America in its annual Coffee of the Year competition, they are: The Rising Sun / Will and Grace Farms, farmers Will and Grace Tabios;...