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GUATEMALA - ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS
At Finca San Jeronimo Miramar it is said that “Good coffee can energise tired bodies and even inspire weary souls”. During our visit to the Bressani family, we were enchanted by the charm of their coffee farm.
COLONIAL COFFEE TODAY
COLONIAL COFFEE TODAY
Colonialism led to the rapid and widespread distribution of coffee and created inhumane socioeconomic systems that continue to fuel inequalities today. In the context of coffee sourcing, we advocate an...
THE MOVIE TO YOUR COFFEE
THE MOVIE TO YOUR COFFEE
Mondul Coffee Estate in Tanzania grows sustainable coffee for ViCAFE. We are proud of our partnership with Mondul. Why? We'll show you in our new film.
WHEN IS YOUR COFFEE IN SEASON?
WHEN IS YOUR COFFEE IN SEASON?
Consumers become more and more aware of seasonality and start making their food choices based on the crop calendar. In the following piece we have a closer look at the...
WHAT IS A Q-GRADER?
WHAT IS A Q-GRADER?
Time and again baristas or dedicated coffee drinkers talk about Q-Grading. What is it all about? We shed some light on a supposedly simple topic.
THIS IS HOW YOUR COFFEE IS PROCESSED IN COLOMBIA
THIS IS HOW YOUR COFFEE IS PROCESSED IN COLOMBIA
The journey from the coffee tree to the cup is long and labor intensive. We want to bring you closer to the individual steps on the farm. Oscar, the owner...
LIVIA IS BREWING COFFEE ON HER BIALETTI
LIVIA IS BREWING COFFEE ON HER BIALETTI
Livia, shop manager at ViCAFE, has taken on the challenge of producing the best possible coffee using her Bialetti (moka pot). Here, you can follow her story and find some...
HOW DO YOU EVALUATE AN ESPRESSO?
HOW DO YOU EVALUATE AN ESPRESSO?
Espresso is is a wonderful thing with its intense taste that people either love or hate. But how do you evaluate the quality of this short, black coffee?
«SWEETNESS IS A MUST FOR ME.»
«SWEETNESS IS A MUST FOR ME.»
Fabian Gass, Head of the ViCAFE Roastery and Q-Grader, brings extensive coffee knowledge to the company. We met at our roastery to find out from him what is important when...
« QUAUHTEMALAN» – LAND OF TREES
« QUAUHTEMALAN» – LAND OF TREES
Coffee is produced in almost every corner of Guatemala. Volcanoes, rainforests, high plateaus, and lowlands not only create very diverse climatic conditions but also unique coffee profiles. Unfortunately, the country...