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Thirteen years of coffee and commentary. Tridecaphobes, beware.

May 27, 2004
by deCadmus
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The ABCs of Espresso

Bruce Milletto and the gang at Bellissimo — the folks who wrote the very nifty Bean Business Basics — have a new effort under way… and this time it’s hands-on. The American Barista & Coffee School [get it, ABC?] is … Continue reading

May 25, 2004
by deCadmus
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A Cup of Justice in Nicaragua?

Smithsonian Magazine recently followed along on a trip to origin in Nicaragua led by Thanksgiving Coffee’s outspoken Paul Katzeff. Along for the ride, apparently, [the story doesn't stray too far from Katzeff's tale] are Counter Culture’s Peter Giuliano and good … Continue reading

May 24, 2004
by deCadmus
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Make a Big Noise

Napster beat iTunes to the UK music download market, and on Wednesday, it looks like Oxfam will, too. Oxfam? The people who brought you Mugged, a scathing report of the state of the coffee crisis, now bring you Big Noise … Continue reading

May 23, 2004
by deCadmus
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Peru’s Triple Whammy

Coffee growers in Peru are facing a triple threat. Coffee prices continue to hover near record lows making it almost impossible to keep their farms, much less continue to produce a crop. It’s only those growers that are able to … Continue reading