Christophe Montagnon, scientific director at World Coffee Research, reflects on 2016 breakthroughs and outlines goals for 2017—from the International Multilocation Variety Trial to new arabusta breeding work.
Rachel Apple, quality control at George Howell Coffee, shares her experience hosting international guests, supporting a partner's product launch, and participating in a mentorship panel at the coffee industry's major trade show.
Sprenger, a US Aeropress and two-time US Brewers Cup champion, opened Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters in Lakewood, Colorado, in December 2013 after more than two decades away from his home state.
Nguyen Coffee Supply’s founder explains how she leveraged storytelling and a long-term partnership with a Vietnamese farmer to challenge robusta’s reputation and bring it into specialty coffee.
From manual lever espresso machines to green coffee buying, Ted Stachura reflects on the path that led him to direct the coffee program at a Bay Area roaster known for its tiger branding and farm-level work.
The couple behind Good Land Organics and Frinj Coffee, who demonstrated that high-quality coffee could be cultivated in California, died Feb. 8 in what was described as a tragic accident.
