There's Cascara This, and There's Cascara That Cascara always refers to the dried skin (and sometimes pulp) of the coffee cherry. It is essentially the fruit (skin and mucilage) surrounding the coffee bean that is usually dried and then made [...]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_custom_heading text=”There’s Cascara This, and There’s Cascara That” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Cascara always refers to the dried skin (and sometimes pulp) of the coffee cherry. It is essentially the fruit (skin and mucilage) surrounding the coffee bean that is […]

Reclaiming the Narrative: Vietnam’s Place in the Specialty Coffee World A reflection on visibility, voice, and value for Vietnam’s coffee producers in the global specialty scene. Stepping into Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston this year, I carried more than just [...]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Reclaiming the Narrative: Vietnam’s Place in the Specialty Coffee World” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] A reflection on visibility, voice, and value for Vietnam’s coffee producers in the global specialty scene. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6116″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image […]

Robusta coffee beans have always been viewed as an inferior coffee variety, especially when compared to Arabica. Part 1 of this series on Vietnamese Fine Robusta explored and discussed some of the historical reasons why Robusta coffee beans, especially ones [...]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Robusta coffee beans have always been viewed as an inferior coffee variety, especially when compared to Arabica. Part 1 of this series on Vietnamese Fine Robusta explored and discussed some of the historical reasons why Robusta coffee beans, especially […]

"Vietnamese Robusta? Are you effing serious?", said a client of mine, incredulously. He winced when I suggested Vietnamese Fine Robusta as a new addition to his product range of specialty coffee portfolio. I recognized that reaction of contempt and recognized [...]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Vietnamese Robusta? Are you effing serious?”, said a client of mine, incredulously. He winced when I suggested Vietnamese Fine Robusta as a new addition to his product range of specialty coffee portfolio. I recognized that reaction of contempt and […]

BREWING THE TEA Just like a shot of espresso, Cascara tea is an extremely versatile base for any other beverage recipes, hot or cold, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Below is a couple of great drink recipes that Gaia has tested and [...]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”BREWING THE TEA” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23c35837″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text] Just like a shot of espresso, Cascara tea is an extremely versatile base for any other beverage recipes, hot or cold, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Below is a couple of great drink recipes that Gaia […]

Cascara, meaning "skin" or "peel" or "husk" in Spanish Cascara tea, also known as coffee cherry tea or coffee fruit tea, is a beverage made from the dried husks or skins of coffee cherries. When coffee beans are harvested, the [...]

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Small Batch Roasting Small batch coffee roasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. This method of roasting coffee beans involves roasting small amounts of beans at a time, rather than large batches, typically no more than 50lbs at a [...]

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Small Batch Roasting” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:60|text_align:right” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1681043608612{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Small batch coffee roasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. This method of roasting coffee beans involves roasting small amounts of beans at a time, rather than large batches, […]

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Gaia Cafe’s Arabica Catimor Green Coffee Beans Honey Process Receive Impressive 81.83 CQI Score for Crop Year 2022-2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gaia Cafe’s Arabica Catimor Green Coffee Beans Honey Process Receive Impressive 81.83 CQI Score for Crop Year 2022-2023 Ho [...]

Cold Brew Coffee - What is it and where does it come from?   Cold brew coffee is a popular drink that has taken the coffee world by storm in recent years, from the US all the way to Vietnam. [...]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cold Brew Coffee – What is it and where does it come from?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]  Cold brew coffee is a popular drink that has taken the coffee world by storm in recent years, from the US all the way […]

The Complete SeriesPart 1. Processing Methods, What Are They? In this first part of the series, we will explore how the fresh, sweet, juicy coffee cherries can develop exciting flavor profiles for your morning coffee cup, via different processing methods. [...]

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Four Waves of Coffee There are three main waves of coffee accepted by mainstream, each represent a successive movement in the coffee industry. These waves sort of melds into each, overlapping like literal waves, around the world as there is [...]

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I Should Look for These “Honey” Terms On the Packaging When Buying Coffee, Right? Some producers and exporters of specialty coffee would sometimes include the specific term on their label, as an indication of their product quality and uniqueness. For [...]

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Fermentation Fermentation is Mentioned a Lot. What is Its Relation to Coffee Processing? The word “fermentation” may sound unappealing but it has been around since the beginning of time (not really, but you know what I mean). A plethora of [...]

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Now that you know what honey coffee is and you feel excited about this whole new concept, it’s worth digging deeper into the variations of honey coffee process and understand their nuances. But if you are content with the knowledge [...]

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Honey Coffee Process First off, no, honey coffee processing does not have any honey in it. And yes, it does help your coffee cup taste sweeter. But it has nothing to do with adding flavors or putting additives into your [...]

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