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How can El Salvador leverage Pacamara coffee like Panama leveraged Gesha?

Perfect Daily Grind

To find out more, I spoke with two Salvadoran coffee professionals. Read on to find out what they had to say about the future of the country’s coffee sector. Gesha took the global coffee industry by storm in 2004 when it received US $21/lb at the 2004 Best of Panama (BoP) auction – a record high at the time.

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How do specialty coffee roasters buy rare lots at auction?

Perfect Daily Grind

Every year, there are plenty of green coffee auctions that take place in the specialty coffee industry. To find out more, I spoke with Max Perez, owner of Finca La Hermosa in Guatemala, and Leonor Xiao, founder and green coffee buyer at Canasto Coffee Co. The first example was in 2004. Read on for more of their insight.

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How much do competition coffees cost?

Perfect Daily Grind

To find out, I spoke to a national Barista Champion, a national Brewers Cup winner, and a US Barista Championship competitor. For any World Coffee Championship competitor – particularly at the WBC and WBrC – ensuring your routine stands out is essential. In my case, I take pride in representing Costa Rican coffees,” he adds.

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How can competitors source coffee for the World Barista Championships?

Perfect Daily Grind

However, in order to do so successfully, a WBC competitor must first source a high-quality coffee that will stand out on the global stage. I spoke to three WBC competitors to find out. The arabica variety was first discovered in the 1930s in Ethiopia, but it wasn’t until 2004 that it took the industry by storm.

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A Celebration Of Women In Wine

The Wine Knitter

Over the past few years, I have written articles about Women’s History Month, giving shout-outs to women in the wine and spirits industry. “Taking only one month a year to celebrate women is not acceptable. Here are five more women that deserve a shout-out! Alcohol : 13.5%

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11 Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms in Louisville

Restaurant Clicks

To learn more about where to catch an excellent intimate dinner after a long day at the derby, check out my list for private dining in Louisville! A modern oasis in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, Mesh Louisville is a contemporary restaurant offering elegant and innovative food with an air of comfort.

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Seattle Pizzerias You Need to Visit Today

Restaurant Clicks

Grunge, Nirvana, and coffee shop culture are just a few unique home-grown phenomena representing Seattle’s edgy and innovative vibe. Seattle pizza restaurants aptly portray the alternative and innovative spirit of this west coast gem. Their specialty pizzas are creative takes on world comfort foods.