The weather effects of El Niño are unpredictable. The last time it hit Colombia torrential rains damaged coffee crops. This time around there is drought in large parts of the Eje Cafetero. In some parts the drought is so bad that the coffee growers association (FNC) and the government are discussing ways to support coffee […]
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What Is El Niño Doing to Colombian Coffee Production?
By Tim Thompson on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 | No Comments
How Long Will Cheap Coffee Last?
By Tim Thompson on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 | No Comments
Arabica coffee futures fell by 24% in 2016 but how long will cheap coffee last? Agrimoney.com speculates on Arabica coffee futures and asks if the rout in prices will end in 2016. Coffee futures proved among the worst ag performers of 2015 – in particular New York-traded arabica ones which dropped by 24%, compared with […]
Read More...Colombian Economy and a Shortage of Coffee Pickers
By Tim Thompson on Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 | No Comments
When we think about the quality of regular or healthy organic coffee we usually think about sustainable agriculture, certification and coffee varieties. As a rule the state of the economy does not come to mind. Nevertheless, this article is about the Colombian economy and a shortage of coffee pickers. Bloomberg Business writes that coffee workers […]
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Coffee Varieties: Colombian
By Tim Thompson on Saturday, September 5th, 2015 | No Comments
Coffee varieties evolve through natural selection or selective breeding. Both factors come into play with Colombian coffees. The specific varieties from which traditional Colombian coffee is derived are typica and bourbon. Colombia is the third leading coffee producer in the world, the second leading producer of Arabica coffees and probably the most reliable source of […]
Read More...Best Tasting Coffee
By Tim Thompson on Friday, January 23rd, 2015 | No Comments
Where can you find the best tasting coffee and how can you make the best tasting coffee? The first question has to do with kinds of coffee and degree of roasting. The second has to do with proper storage, grinding coffee just before making it and your choice of brewing methods. Our preference is always […]
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Indian Filter Coffee
By Tim Thompson on Friday, December 26th, 2014 | No Comments
A unique kind of coffee is Indian filter coffee. Known as Kaapi (phonetic coffee in Hindu), Indian filter coffee is a popular drink in the Southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Indian filter coffee is three fourths coffee and one forth chicory. Local coffees are used in this drink. In order […]
Read More...Cold Brewed Coffee
By Tim Thompson on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 | No Comments
On a hot day you might like to enjoy a cold brew, cold brewed coffee that is. Cold brewed coffee is steeped in room temperature or even cold water for half a day. It can be served cold or hot. Cold brewed coffee is not iced coffee, which is regular coffee poured over ice to […]
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Eggnog Latte for the Holidays
By Tim Thompson on Thursday, November 27th, 2014 | No Comments
Winter is coming and the holidays are almost upon us. Buy Organic Coffee would like to vote for eggnog latte for the holidays as an appropriate way to make healthy organic coffee for Thanksgiving, Christmas and into the depths of winter. Here is a little information about eggnog, latte, and how to make eggnog latte […]
Read More...Wholesale Organic Coffee
By Tim Thompson on Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 | No Comments
There are many small coffee plantations that grow and process excellent organic coffee. But the vast majority of these growers are dependent on exporters to get their product to an international market. If you want great coffee you want healthy organic coffee. And if you want coffee in bulk you need wholesale organic coffee from […]
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