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Coffee Cupping
Hey coffee enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of coffee cupping? Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned coffee aficionado, coffee cupping is a fantastic way to explore the diverse flavors and aromas of different coffee beans. In this blog post, we'll break down the basics of coffee cupping in easy-to-understand language, so let's get started! What is Coffee Cupping? Coffee cupping is like a wine tasting but for coffee. It's a sensory evaluation process used by coffee …
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Why GMAC is Your Coffee Destination for 2024?
Raise your mugs, coffee lovers! 2024 is here, and what better way to kick off the year than with a fresh, invigorating cup of quality brew? Look no further than GMAC, your one-stop shop for all things coffee! Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur, a casual cappuccino cruiser, or just starting your espresso odyssey, GMAC has something for every palate and every preference. We're not just talking your average supermarket beans here. We're talking hand-picked, ethically sourced, meticulously roasted perfection. We boast: A …
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GMAC Coffee Seedlings Preparation For The Next Season
Welcome to the world of Green Mountain Arabica Coffee (GMAC), where every sip starts with a tiny seed and a whole lot of love! Today, we're taking you behind the scenes to explore the incredible journey of our coffee seedlings, from the moment they're chosen to the day they reach your cup. Step 1: Selecting the Perfect Bean It all begins with the bean. We hand-select only the finest Arabica coffee seeds, ensuring they meet our rigorous standards for quality and potential. These aren't your average supermarket beans – …
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GMAC’s Remarkable Experience at China Coffee Expo: Cultivating New Relationships and Enhancing Industry Expertise
GMAC (Green Mountain Arabica Coffee) recently had the privilege of attending the highly anticipated China Coffee Expo, a prominent international event showcasing the finest coffee products and fostering industry collaboration. Our participation at the expo proved to be an exceptional opportunity to connect with potential clients, gain valuable insights, and participate in various training programs. In this blog post, we will highlight the remarkable experience GMAC had at the China Coffee Expo, emphasizing the significance of cultivating new relationships and …
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Natural Coffee Processing
Natural coffee processing is a method of processing coffee beans that involves drying the beans inside the fruit, rather than removing the fruit first. This method of processing is often used in countries with dry climates, such as Brazil,but here at GMAC we also prepare it, where the fruit can be left to dry in the sun. Here's a breakdown of the natural coffee processing phase from farm until it's dried: Harvesting: Coffee is typically harvested when the fruit is ripe, …
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A Guide to Common Coffee Pests & Diseases
Pests and diseases can ruin your coffee crop. An infestation or outbreak that is badly handled can mean financial hardship or even devastation. But do you know which pests and diseases are the greatest threats? And how do you identify them? Let’s take a look at coffee pests and diseases to better understand what they are and how to handle them. source: pexels.com WHAT CAUSES DISEASES & ATTRACTS PESTS Like any crop, the coffee plant is vulnerable to pests and diseases. A 2012 report by Fabienne …
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A Guide to Growing Healthy Coffee Trees
Your coffee crop can only be as good as your coffee trees – but growing strong, healthy, and productive plants means paying attention to several critical variables. Whether you’re a producer looking to improve the quality and quantity of your cherries, or a roaster/coffee buyer working with producers, it’s important that you know these. These are some practices recommended by Fernando Farfan, an agronomist with the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation’s research centre Cenicafé, Read and discover. LOCATION & CLIMATE Fernando's first concern is …
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Coffee Processing-Wet Processing
Coffee is generally wet processed throughout the country. This is largely thanks to modern efforts to invest time, effort, and resources into developing communal washing stations for the countless micro-crops of coffee cherries that require processing each year. In this video you can check our washing station (gmac) and how it is done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56FvySZwBKk The numerous small farms involved in the business cannot create large, individual washing stations like the great coffee estates throughout the world do. This is because most farmers only grow coffee …
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Rwanda Coffee Growing: Everything You Need To Know
At first glance, those Rwanda coffee beans on that shop counter might look like just another bag ‘a beans with a missing vowel in its name. But the history of the Rwandan coffee industry, both tragic and epic, has not only kept coffee production from the Land of a Thousand Hills alive – it’s transformed it into one of the most sought-after coffees in the modern world. A Brief History Of Rwandan Coffee The tiny, landlocked East African nation of Rwanda is nestled in the …
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