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Is It Ethical to Buy Myanmar Coffee?
Sourcing from a country under a violent military regime can be daunting. Check what specialists in value chains think about the politics in Myanmar and why standing behind the producers is important.
published 8 months ago- Myanmar
Myanmar Origin Story: From Zero Specialty to 90+ in Ten Years
Myanmar coffee has a unique flavour and a unique history. Learn why this origin is special from the people who worked with farmers.
published 8 months ago- Myanmar
How to Roast Ethiopian Coffee With Horsham and Pikola - Part 2
This is the second of a series of two articles about roasting Ethiopian coffee. Previously, experienced roasters Dudley Powell and Lukas Komurka explained how they navigate the huge flavour potential of this origin and why profiling heirlooms can be challenging. Here, they’ll share roast profiles for Natural and Washed Ethiopian coffees, compare roasting in different machines, and control the heat as they approach the first crack in highly charged roasts.
published 9 months agoHow to Roast Ethiopian Coffee With Horsham and Pikola
As well as a brilliant range of coffee producers, we're lucky to have a fantastic range of coffee roasters in the Algrano network. Learn more about Horsham and Pikola's approach to gain insight into how to tackle any profiling questions you may face
published 9 months agoHarvest Wall Planner for Roasters (Download)
Get the free sourcing calendar and follow the harvest periods across the coffee belt, when fresh crop samples are in Europe, the deadlines to order coffees from different origins, and delivery dates for the shared shipments!
published 11 months agoWhat the Ethiopian 2022 Market Paradox Means for Roasters
International prices crashed but local cherry prices are slow to follow. Understand why this is happening and how this will affect the production of fully washed Ethiopian coffee.
published about 1 year ago- Ethiopia
Costa Rican Farmers Get Ready For "Hardest Season in Years"
The country will produce more coffee this year. But that won’t redeem the crash in prices. With strong competition for Costa Rican coffee, roasters must contract before the season is over.
published about 1 year ago- Costa Rica
Brazil: Why Is Organic Coffee Rare?
This is a complete guide to the context of organic coffee production in Brazil. It also introduces the partnership of APAS Coffee in the South of Minas Gerais and Kaffeemacher in Switzerland.
published about 1 year ago- Brazil
Ugandan Coffee: the Mount Elgon Farmers Giving Trees to Women & More
Mount Elgon’s region is one of the three major Arabica-producing areas in Uganda, next to the North-West and the South-West of the country. The extinct volcano, located on the border with Kenya, is home to two smallholder cooperatives that are now Verified Sellers on Algrano.
published about 1 year ago- Uganda
How to Master Coffee Procurement
Learn the best practices of this ancient process and discover Algrano’s new way of doing it. Nail it and you’ll be able to access more green coffee in less time.
published about 1 year agoRast Kaffee: How to Source the Best Green Coffee Online
We asked one of the largest roasters in Switzerland: how do you choose the right coffee when you buy online? Find the six questions Beatrice Rast asks herself here.
published about 1 year ago- Brazil
Tchibo Rarity Coffees: Pro Tips to Market Rare Beans
Learn how Sourcing & Origin Manager Lea Essing selects standout coffees and how she involves coffee producers in the marketing process.
published over 1 year ago- Guatemala