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FIKA: GOOD THINGS FOR MARCH
Hello! It’s Autumn! What a time to be alive. It’s a season I like to think of as cool and crunchy. The early mornings will become crispy, and the summer balmy evenings will become chilly, but right now, in early March – it’s still warm and glorious! It’s like the bonus round on Letters and […]
The Enchanted Hole in The Wall
Of all the ‘Hole in the Wall’ cafe’s that I’ve visited, I’m quite sure that none of them have been literal holes in walls. Maybe a cavity. A cavernous opening. A mouth even. No, not a mouth. There’s been no little portholes like on a ship, or letterbox slots in London doors, or food tray […]
COFFEE OF THE MONTH: MARCH
We’re showcasing this juicy, syrupy sweet coffee from Burundi. It is grown in the Bubanza region, which is located in the northwest of the country. At an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level, the coffee plants in this region benefit from a cooler climate and nutrient-rich soil. The combination of this unique terroir and the […]
Coffee of February: Bright Roast Ethiopia
Our farmer Tesfaye Bekele is so passionate about coffee farming that he has traveled extensively throughout Central and South America to visit coffee farms and learn about different cultivating and processing methods. This washed coffee is from Guji, where the most original Arabica varieties, known as Heirloom, grow. Under Heirloom you find wild varieties that elaborate […]
FIKA: FEBRUARY EDITION
We’re taking stimulus from Central America this Febrary Fika. They make good food, good music, and good coffee. In my mind that more than qualifies them to expert fika status. EAT Arepas! I’ve been going to town on this Colombian staple. My Colombian friends say they live off a diet of coffee and arepas, and […]
COFFEE AND CULTURE: LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY
My mum recommended me this book, saying she thought it was the best one her bookclub read all year. She needed to insert that caveat as to not offend me and the book I gave her for her birthday. Which I notice is creeping ever down in her book pile, its ears’ mockingly un-dogged. Lessons […]
FIKA: SUMMER EDITION
In January, fika really just self-actualises. Those hours that throughout the year were spirited away by ear specialist appointments, school drop offs, key indication officers and efficiency consultant meetings, are now gaping holes in your diary, what with the ear specialist on holiday in Mallorca, school out for summer, and the key indication officers efficiency […]
COFFEE IN COFFEE IN CARS WITH COMEDIANS
I have a pet peeve in TV. Something that really irks me when I see it. Sometimes it happens in movies but more often than not it’s a misdemeanor perpetrated by television series of the police, lawyer, and soap variety. It’s the imaginary sip of imaginary coffee. The mug is real, but that is where […]
COFFEE OF JANUARY: TIMOR LESTE MOTA BANDEIRA
It is summer and a light and fruity coffee comes in handy. Our new coffee of the month comes from Timor Leste and surprises us with cupping notes of fresh summer fruits and biscuits – a picnic moment at it’s best! This juicy coffee is named after the famed Mota Bandeira Waterfall in the Ermera […]
A COFFEE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
The best part of gift giving is the spreading of Christmas cheer. The worst part is Christmas shopping. It is a decidedly uncheerful time of carpark duels, frenetic bells jingling in carols like a ticking time bomb, and withstanding the arctic glower of the overworked shop assistant. Let us help you make this time less […]
CHRISTMAS FIKA!
‘Tis the season all about getting into the Christmas spirit by getting together with your crew, peripheral crew, and crew-in-laws. So many loved ones around you! All the time! Here are some serving suggestions for how to get into the Christmas spirit all by yourself. LISTEN Paul Kelly’s Christmas Train Such a great soundtrack for […]
SPARKLE BLEND: OUR CHRISTMAS COFFEE
Merry Christmas! We love this time of year, and one of our favourite things to do leading up to it is crafting a blend that fills our hearts and tummies with all the Christmas cheer we can fit into a bag. This year we were playing around with some really great combinations of origins, and […]
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