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Why Rwandan Coffee Is a Good Choice for a Home Brew
If you mostly brew at home and want coffees that genuinely taste different – explore Rwandan coffees – find out why…Diversity of African Coffee Regions
African coffee regions create some of the most diverse flavour profiles in the world. In this article we explore Africa, country by countrycoffee Brewing methods
Simple guidance for some of classic coffee brewing methods – French Press, AeroPress, Moka Pot and Espresso – as an alternative to Pour OverHow to host your own coffee cupping
Coffee cupping experiences are on the rise, but you don’t have to go to an organised event. Find out how to host your own home cupping session
The Coffee Climate
Extreme climate change is a huge challenge for coffee. Colin has been talking to Beverage Daily about ways to help the industry adapt to the new coffee climateWhy Slow African Coffee Belongs at the end of a fine meal
Featured in an article in The Caterer about the best new drinks and equipment, Cupper’s Journey believes coffee isn’t just a beverage, it’s a ritualTrying a Hario Switch Brew
The Hario Switch lets you brew using percolation, immersion, or a mix of both. Always exciting to try something newBeautiful African Ceramics
Speciality African Coffee deserves to be sipped from carefully created African ceramics. Forge a connection with your ‘special’ cup
