Welcome to Uganda Winston Churchill affectionately referred to this nation as “the pearl of Africa” back in 1908. A passionate painter amongst notable other interests, Churchill penned in his book, My African Journey; for magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for profusion of brilliant life. Geographically, Uganda is diverse, […]
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Costa Rica Speciality Coffee When it comes to coffee, Costa Rica takes their specialty coffee seriously. In fact, there are even laws regulating the growing, processing and distribution of specialty coffee beans (such as the ‘only arabica’ law and a requirement that enforces the harvest to be picked by hand). […]
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Welcome to El Salvador Known as “the land of volcanoes” El Salvador is a small mountainous country in Central America that is renowned for its erupting volcanoes, small surfing towns and exceptional specialty coffee farms. Despite facing numerous economic, political and social challenges over the last century, El Salvador farmers […]
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Welcome to Rwanda Rwanda, also known as ‘the land of a thousand hills,’ is blessed with incredible topography including 5 volcanoes, 23 lakes, countless rivers and a lush green mountainous landscape where specialty coffee (and tea) thrives. If you’re a coffee lover, you’ll want to familiarise yourself with this small […]
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Climate change and specialty coffee The National Geographic explained that by the year 2050, the agricultural climate is going to look very different from what we know it today. For the coffee industry, this could mean decreases in production, changes in flavour and increased costs… but before you call up the […]
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Mexico Specialty Coffee Hola fellow coffee lovers, in this blog we’re taking you on a trip across the world to South America through to the colourful streets of Mexico. Often overshadowed by its neighbouring coffee regions, Mexico boasts a unique and flavourful specialty coffee culture that is not to be […]
Read MoreHonduras Specialty Coffee Nestled amongst picturesque mountains and verdant forests, Honduras is a tropical paradise celebrated for its remarkable biodiversity and pristine beauty. In addition to the country’s natural beauty, Honduras boasts a thriving coffee industry, producing highly sought-after coffee beans that have gained popularity worldwide. As coffee enthusiasts ourselves, […]
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Coffee Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Anne Coffee and chocolate – do we have your attention? It’s no secret that we’re speciality coffee fanatics here at Leaf Bean Machine, it’s impossible to not be when working at the Karvan coffee roastery here in Perth! And – like most – we also […]
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“Single origin” is a term you may have heard before; whether you work in the coffee industry or regularly visit cafes. Perhaps you have noticed the term when you have gone to purchase coffee beans to use at home. There is so much choice nowadays that it is difficult to […]
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Chilled, refreshing and bursting with flavour. If you’re new to cold brew let us officially introduce you to the best iced black coffee you’ll ever sip on. Yep, it tastes that good. You may already be familiar with cold coffee in its various forms. Whether you are a lover of […]
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