Author: Warren Machanik
Quaffee Newsletter April 2020 – COVID-19 update – roasting, delivery and encouragement
We hope this newsletter finds you well. We are indeed living in interesting times. Elevator ...
COVID-19 – Our response
We hope this communication finds you well. In times of a pandemic how else do ...
Sustainability, perception and price increase 2020
Intro What follows is a one-sided explanation regarding our new pricing structure as from March ...
SCA Podcast #81; Science of Coffee Freshness; Samo Smrke
A lot to take in from this episode and though we should share it. Link ...
Quaffee Newsletter November 2019 – wet hulled, coffee sourcing, combos and closure dates
In this newsletter, we will carry on with our introduction into the coffee process by ...
Videos on coffee processing
We found these some videos explaining the most common ways of processing coffee that Cafe ...
Quaffee Newsletter July 2019 – honey process, Mzukisi visits KZN, new coffees and a coffee subscription
In this newsletter, we describe the honey process, summarise Mzukisi’s visit to Durban and mention ...
Feedback from public cupping of Mexican coffees
After cupping the 12 coffees I did at Caravela in Puebla (read more), I been ...
Mexican coffee production and tasting at Caravela Puebla
After visiting the two farms in Oaxaca state, we ended up in Oaxaca City or ...
Road Trip to and visit of Los Naranjos (Mexico) coffee producers
Date: 18 May 2019 We left at 7 in the morning from Puerto Escondido to ...
Visit to Finca Las Nieves, Oaxaca, Mexico – a biodiverse coffee farm
Date of Visit: 17 May 2019 As an extension of the Mexican trip, we ...
Mexico Aromas 2019 Auction Report Back
The auction was to include only the top 20 coffees, as determined by the panellists ...
Reflecting on participating in our first Auction at Origin
A reflection back to participating in our first microlot auction at origin. Mexico Aromas 2019. ...
Mexico City first impressions
Just a first impression of Mexico City. From a walking tour to a general feeling. ...
Newsletter May 2019 – Quick update
Just a quick update before Frog Quaffer and Warren head off to Mexico. Mexican Trip ...
Should I use a water filter in my Jura?
We are often asked, “Should I use a water filter in my Jura?”. Below is ...