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MARKET REPORT 23 RD JANUARY 2018
I. & M. Smith (Pty) Ltd. 23rd. January, 2018. The latest Commitment of Traders report from the New York arabica coffee market has seen the shorter term in nature Managed Money fund sector of this market increases their net short sold position within the market by 16.43% over the week of trade leading up to Tuesday 16th. January; to register [...]
Some of our imported raw coffee beans
We excited about our new Tanzania AAA and Uganda Sipi Falls Project (RFA & Organic) bean that have arrived for 2017. Here's some info on both coffees: Tanzania AAA: Growing Altitude: 1,400 – 1,800 meters above sea level Arabica Variety: Kent, Bourbon Harvest Period: July – August (North); April – May (South) Milling Process: Washed, Sun-dried Roast: Medium Aroma: Soft [...]
Maths and Coffee
This article written by: By Paul Rincon Science editor, BBC News website Mathematicians are a step closer to understanding what makes a perfect cup of coffee. Through some complex calculations, they have shone a light on the processes governing how coffee is extracted from grains in a filter machine. This could help drinkers optimise their cuppa by applying a more [...]
ESPRESSO CONCEPTS FEATURED IN KITCHEN.NET’S ARTICLE
ESPRESSO CONCEPTS FEATURED IN KITCHEN.NET’S ARTICLE Last week was a great week here at Espresso Concepts when we were privileged enough to be featured in Kitchen.net’s article about Beachsand Interiors and Coffee Bar at the Seaside Village in Big Bay. Gary Willcott, CEO of Kitchen.net was so impressed by the coffee he was served at this little gem of a [...]
UNITED PASSION FOR COFFEE – SCASA MEMBERSHIP
Last week we became sponsor members of SCASA, the Speciality Coffee Association of South Africa. SCASA, under the visionary banner of having a “United Passion for Coffee” is committed to many of the same values as ourselves; a focus on quality, a spirit of co-operation, education and training, a concern for environmental impact, ethical practice and creating employment opportunities in [...]
BRAZIL DROUGHT MOVES ARABICA COFFEE PRICES UP
Arabica coffee prices rise 92% in 4 months on Brazil drought – March 4, 2014 This year, Arabica coffee prices are likely to stand at 150-160 cents/pound (lb). Currently, the price is 194 cents/lb, a rise of 92 per cent compared with 101 cents/lb in November 2013. The rise in prices has been significantly high in the last 15-20 days. [...]