Bunum Wo’s Unique Processing Method
We had the pleasure to chat with Vikram Patel of Benchmark Coffee Traders about Bunum Wo, a new coffee from Papua New Guinea (PNG) with a very unique method of processing....
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“What is that taste? Blueberry? No, maybe strawberry? There’s definitely some creamy, butter-like notes that balance it, though.” Stream of consciousness-like phrases often crop up around the cupping table when...
Welcoming Las Lomas!
When was the last time you were doing a little cooking and, right at the very end, you realized that you did something horribly wrong? Instead of throwing out the...
What is Free on Board (FOB) Price in Coffee?
Economic Sustainability: FOB Price Free on Board (FOB) price is becoming a standard reporting metric in the specialty coffee industry. Basically, this is the price paid for coffee once it gets...
Doubling Down on Recyclable Bags
Recyclable Bags Work! A lot has happened since unveiling our new, recyclable coffee packaging almost two years ago! We made the decision to switch to fully recyclable packaging in 2021, which...
Introducing Firelight Coffee Sustainability Benchmarks
How do you know that the coffee you’re drinking is good? Not just that it tastes good, but that it is good—for the people who grow it, transport it, finance...
Tarrazu – Minor Jimenez: Good Food Award Winner!
We are thrilled to announce that Tarrazu – Minor Jimenez has won a prestigious Good Food Award! Here is a bit about the award from the Good Food Foundation: “For a long time,...