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Bob Benck: Inside the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange
I arrived a day late due to a missed connection in Frankfurt, Germany. Fortunately, Continental Airlines was graceful enough to give me a day room at a nearby hotel along with a stipend of 30 euros. I was turned loose in Frankfurt with about thirteen hours to do as I pleased. First a quick nap [...]
Coffee is No Longer King in Costa Rica
The last decade has definitely seen great change in Costa Rica’s coffee economy. Currently, coffee production accounts for less than 1% of the country’s GDP. In 2006 the figure was 2.7% and has quickly decreased since then. Computer chip production and tourism generate the bulk of the Costa Rica’s revenue. In 2000 Costa Rica exported [...]
2009 Let’s Talk Coffee – Nicaragua
Producers, exporters, and roasters gathered at Montelimar, Nicaragua for the annual “Let’s Talk Coffee” event this past weekend. The theme for this year’s event was “Conectividad” or “connectivity”. This annual event serves as an opportunity to get …
2009 Organic Nicaragua Isabelia
The 2009 crop of Organic Nicaragua Isabelia has arrived and is tasting fabulous! This coffee is complex, rich and harmonious, with a pleasant chocolatey aroma. In the cup you’ll find deep…
2009 Organic Nicaragua Isabelia
The 2009 crop of Organic Nicaragua Isabelia has arrived and is tasting fabulous! This coffee is complex, rich and harmonious, with a pleasant chocolatey aroma. In the cup you’ll find deep…
Panama Esmeralda vac pot style
The official start of the festive season began on Thursday and we celebrated it not only by making a special turkey, but also by brewing some special coffees. Not that I need a special occasion to brew an extraordinary coffee, but like I said this is the start of my favorite time of year. The [...]
Phinally!!!!!
From Bob Benck, B&B Roaster and Phillies Fan: First a little history lesson. My dad, my sister and I had Phillies season tickets in 1979, 80, and 81. The Phils took the prize in 1980. So I felt it only appropriate that 28 years later me, my dad and my sister’s kids will be hoping [...]
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