Another wonderful trip to this great country. Check out some photos from a stroll downtown. Liberation Day, 15 September.Some Photos, San Pedro Sula…no that is not tear gas. More tomorrow.

Coffee Quality InstituteFinal ReportCoffee Corps Assignment #261Malawi Volunteer: Jeremy RathsAssignment: #261 DAITitle: Roasting, Blending and PackagingLocation: Blantyre, Malawi Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative UnionDates: July 14-24, 2008 Executive Summary After reviewing the scope of work, I find that we had an amazing successful experience. Provided through this assignment: 1. Onsite roasting training to both Mzuzu Coffee Planters Cooperative Union and members of the coffee community in the southern regions.2. Detailed information...

Hard to believe. I have been home for a week now. Seems incredible. I have tons of photos. Just a few for you to enjoy. The trip was a huge success. Great fulfilment. src=’http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0009/9062/files/Satema_Coffee.jpg’ alt=’’ />

Well. What a week. Cupping with 23 jury members from around the world.It is amazing to discover the significant differences in expectations.The folks from Asia abhor acidity. Velvet smoothness is the number one attribute in their opinion. But the Europeans love sweet, cherry acidity. Lemons, oranges citrus is what they dig. I tend to go with the round attributes. Body, character and acidity all dancing together. The COE is a...

Had a great session with the Probat. Made in 1987 this little 12 kilo roaster can hum. First round was the Esmeralda from Panama. A Giesha heirloom coffee.I will report the cupping results tomorrow. It is spendy. Enjoy the photos.