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Friedhats & Gasharu: Embracing Rwanda without fear of potato defect
The quality of Rwanda's coffee has skyrocketed in the last decade. However, many buyers remain reticent about this origin because they fear the infamous Potato Taste Defect (PTD). Though PTD can't be 100% avoided, it is under scrutiny in the country and its incidence has decreased as quality improved. Now, some progressive roasters are willing to take the risk. Friedhats, a specialty roastery in Amsterdam, talks about their experience with the origin and how they are enjoying a partnership with Gasharu in Nyamasheke. They are not looking back...
published almost 3 years ago- Rwanda
A digital-first coffee brand: the secret behind GOAT STORY
To explore the power of digital even further, we interviewed Dusan Maticic from Goat Story - the coffee brand that has technology built into their DNA. He told us about multiple unexpected plot twists in the history of the company driven by the team’s passion for technology and good coffee. Read the full interview to learn the brand's story, what brought them to roasting and how digital channels can help a small roastery promote great products and stand out.
published over 3 years ago“Quality, transparency and the story” - how Langøra builds strong coffee partnerships
Langøra, a Norwegian roastery and an ambassador of Algrano, is a strong proponent of transparency and quality in coffee. Prior to the TRØNDELAG KAFFEFESTIVAL festival we spoke to Kristian Helgesen, the owner of Langøra, and Allan `Botre, BDR from SanCoffee - a coop from Brazil they’ve built a partnership with via Algrano, about the businesses’ core values and what is the impact of the direct relationship on both sides.
published over 3 years ago- Brazil
Copenhagen Coffee Lab + Jumarp: a Danish-Peruvian synergy
Read the story of a Nordic roastery Copenhagen Coffee Lab and a Peruvian cooperative Jumarp to see a great example of how simple yet exciting can a direct coffee relationship be.
published almost 4 years ago- Peru
Demystifying Digital Relationships - Webinar with Gringo Nordic and Neues Schwarz
Real partnerships between roasters and growers are not only more sustainable, but they are also fun and good for business. This is a recording of a panel discussion on how digital platforms like Algrano can make direct coffee relationships easier and accessible to the players of any size.
published almost 4 years ago