Blue Turaco Coffee Blog

Why the world picked Arabica – and why it’s time to give Robusta its due

Why the world picked Arabica – and why it’s tim...

It all started long ago... The very first coffee European's discovered was Arabica. The story of coffee as we know it was written there...             Coffee...

Why the world picked Arabica – and why it’s tim...

It all started long ago... The very first coffee European's discovered was Arabica. The story of coffee as we know it was written there...             Coffee...

The rise of Arabica: a brief coffee timeline

The rise of Arabica: a brief coffee timeline

We've been sleeping on almost half the world's coffee. The specialty coffee world has focussed solely on one coffee species - Arabica. It's cousin, Robusta, makes up 40-44% of the...

The rise of Arabica: a brief coffee timeline

We've been sleeping on almost half the world's coffee. The specialty coffee world has focussed solely on one coffee species - Arabica. It's cousin, Robusta, makes up 40-44% of the...

Why Robusta Is the Future of Coffee (and always has been)

Why Robusta Is the Future of Coffee (and always...

You’ve seen the labels.We ONLY use Arabica beans. It’s printed on packs of coffee, chalked on café blackboards.Arabica makes good coffee. But so does Robusta.And no one seems to say...

Why Robusta Is the Future of Coffee (and always...

You’ve seen the labels.We ONLY use Arabica beans. It’s printed on packs of coffee, chalked on café blackboards.Arabica makes good coffee. But so does Robusta.And no one seems to say...

Here’s how to grind your coffee to suit how you want to brew it

Here’s how to grind your coffee to suit how you...

Whole beans give you the freshest flavour you can get. But freshness only works if you grind them right. Here's how to grind your beans for your chosen way to make...

Here’s how to grind your coffee to suit how you...

Whole beans give you the freshest flavour you can get. But freshness only works if you grind them right. Here's how to grind your beans for your chosen way to make...

Community Impact Update | Blue Turaco Schools Programme

Community Impact Update | Blue Turaco Schools P...

I can still feel the weight of my last visit.  When I set out to visit the village schools this month, I thought I knew what to expect. But stepping...

Community Impact Update | Blue Turaco Schools P...

I can still feel the weight of my last visit.  When I set out to visit the village schools this month, I thought I knew what to expect. But stepping...

Robusta Prices Are Rising - Why I am not worried!

Robusta Prices Are Rising - Why I am not worried!

What’s happening? There is a global coffee shortage and coffee prices are really rising.  Within this, there has been a marked and consistent increase specifically in Robusta prices over the...

Robusta Prices Are Rising - Why I am not worried!

What’s happening? There is a global coffee shortage and coffee prices are really rising.  Within this, there has been a marked and consistent increase specifically in Robusta prices over the...