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Spotlight on DRWakefield
It gives ArtOn Café immense pleasure to write this article about DRWakefield, because when we were reading about their story, mission and vision, the team behind the company, we couldn’t just stop there
As they claim on their website, they have been sourcing coffee from over 20 countries for nearly 50 years. The company was founded in London in 1970 by Derrick Wakefield, father of the current owner Simon Wakefield.
The founder had it in mind to build a company that would include both small private roasteries and large multinational companies in the UK, and create a strong bond with them in order to understand what it is exactly that they are looking for in coffee. Some of the members of the company have lived in the countries of origin, and this among many other factors makes their staff highly skilled and qualified.
The loyalty and the relationships they have with their suppliers and producers are the things they care about most, so they keep working on traceability and maintaining the bonds with the associates they create all around the world. Just like many modern society industries, they too are very keen on being a sustainable company, paying fair prices for the coffee, buying from the same producers year after year to provide them with a regular income they can rely on, and working daily on improving the coffee quality and standards. The company protects the planet by using bio-degradable products, by recycling t-shirts, bags etc (DRWakerfield, 2021a).
A dream – a happy and sustainable coffee industry
The fact that made us fall in love with this company is that you can see the facts and be sure that they are actually doing something good for society and the planet. On their website, many interesting endeavours caught our attention. Fair prices for the coffee they are buying, cash loans to farmers that are otherwise unable to raise them, these are among the magnificent things they do for communities. Indeed, some of them are quite extraordinary and make this company one of our favourites so far.
They support the Café Femenino Foundation, where they focus on helping women and their families in coffee communities. These are the women who have no voice and no control over their lives, deprived of their rights socially, politically, economically, in every possible way. This program is so special because its strength is the commitment to both parties – producers who would produce the best quality coffee and roasters by offering a fair price and by prolonging the commitment.
Source: YouTube
All the time, the company is actively taking part in many small essential projects, from drilling for drinkable water and building schools in many poor communities, to simply channeling donations to the farmers and the producers of coffee. “To us, it’s all about people, be they farmers, exporters, roasters or our own team. They are at the forefront of DRW.“
We can only say one big thank you for all that you are doing for our world and our coffee industry (DRWakerfield, 2021b).
Virtual Full Circle and Germs of Araku auction
This is an amazing opportunity to announce the next great event this company is organizing that we wish we could participate in! It will be held on June 9th and 10th, under the name Virtual Full Circle. It is an annual happening and they are very eager to create once again an opportunity for roasters and producers to meet and talk about the industry of coffee. There will be a variety of talks, panel discussions and lots of Q&A time. The already confirmed talks are from the ICO, Kew Gardens, Fairtrade, B-Corp and Swiss Water, as well as contributions from many of our origin partners, spanning from Asia to Latin America. In the coming days they will publish all the details on how to register, along with the full schedule. For now, they make it possible for you to register your interest by emailing marketing@drwakefield.com.
Talks include:
Another amazing event is the Gems of Araku Auction and it will be held on May 27th, 2021. The company’s partnership with Gems of Araku dates back to 2012. Different tribes, villages, and districts in the beautiful Araku Valley, Andhra Pradesh offers a wide range of different coffee profiles, and what is so special about them is that all the coffees are organically and biodynamically grown. They are taking care of the planet, and the planet is saying thank you by giving them in return the always higher quality of the coffee beans they collect.
To participate and know more about this auction, just click on this link where you can find all the twenty auction lots and much more.
Araku Coffee
The creators of Araku coffee are the international coffee experts together with the farmers of Araku Cooperative. Together, they made the first fully integrated value chain of coffee. It is a pure arabica with a rare aromatic profile combining smoothness, balance and roundness. Araku is certified organic coffee, grown in micro-lots and selectively harvested so it can fully express the richness of its unique character. It was created by the French coffeeologist Hippolyte Courty, who made sure that his coffee can offer the utmost quality from the plantation to the cup. The coffee is grown in ancestral terroirs located on the highlands of the Araku Valley, in the Eastern Ghats of India, and it is exclusively grown in the ecologically farmed coffee plantations (Araku coffee, 2021).
If you are truly amazed by the story of DRWakefield, their website offers a vast universe of stories, travels, and all their activities, products and events. And if you would like to follow them on their journey and receive all their latest news, you can sign up to their newsletter and join them on this magnificent coffee adventure they started a couple of decades ago! You will receive a very interesting and detailed report every two weeks. The available one at the moment is from June and its focus is on Ruanda, Nicaragua and Bolivia.
Bibliography
DRWakerfield, 2021a. About. Retrieved May 25, 2021 from https://drwakefield.com/about/
DRWakerfield, 2021b. Social Responsibility. Retrieved May 25, 2021 from https://drwakefield.com/about/social-responsibility/
Araku coffee, 2021. Explore. Retrieved May 25, 2021 from https://www.arakucoffee.in/explore.
Fortnightly Market Report 19/05/21, available on the DRWakerfield website https://drwakefield.com/market-reports/fortnightly-market-report-19-05-21/?utm_source=Newsletter+Mailing+List+May+2018&utm_campaign=1244808054-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_02_12_11_58_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2aa19fb26-1244808054-434305845
DRWakerfield newsletter, available on the DRWakerfield website https://drwakefield.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=f3d1567a55a39694d4534eb25&id=d2aa19fb26
Tea, an ancient tradition that keeps enchanting people worldwide
Tea is an ancient beverage which is consumed worldwide and which has numerous beneficial effects
We at ArtOn Café are interested not only in coffee, but also in other beverages such as tea. That is why we always follow Dan Bolton’s podcasts on Tea Biz. We are glad to share with you some nuggets concerning the world of tea.
Tea production: agro-climatic requirements
Tea crops generally require specific characteristics concerning soil and climatic conditions that are available only in tropical and sub-tropical climates. Some tea varieties, however, can tolerate marine climates. Considering its agro-climatic requirements, the tea plant needs a hot and moist climate, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 30° C, minimum annual precipitation of 1250 mm, acidic soils, ideally 0.5-10° slopes and elevations up to 2000 metres. Because of these specific requirements, tea production is geographically limited to a few areas around the globe and is sensitive to changes in growing conditions. Notably, its growing conditions are subject to climate change (UN Food and Agriculture Organization, 2015), which might impose adaptation processes that will be discussed in the following paragraphs.
Socio-economic implications of climate change on tea producing countries
Tea plays a vital role in rural development, poverty reduction and food security in developing countries. Moreover, tea represents one of the main cash crops around the world. As tea is grown under specific climatic conditions, climate change significantly might affect tea crops and the entire tea industry. Because of changes in climate, tea growing areas in Asia and Africa have recently reported on decline in tea production (Kaison & Brattlof, 2015).
Mitigation and adaptation strategies will be much needed to respond to climate change and avoid economic and social disaster in the most affected areas. In fact, several uncertainties due to climate change are not yet fully understood, but could potentially affect future tea production levels in a significant way. These uncertainties possibly include extreme weather events, natural disasters, the proliferation of certain diseases and higher infrastructure costs (Kaison & Brattlof, 2015).
The major tea producing countries
As tea plants require specific agro-climatic conditions, tea plantations are limited to a few countries around the world. Tea is planted in 58 countries in the five continents where tea is grown, with Asia having the largest area under tea, followed by Africa. The total land under tea cultivation is more than 3 million hectares (Kaison & Brattlof, 2015).
China is the largest tea producing country and accounts for more than 38% of the world total (UN Food and Agriculture Organization, 2015). The second largest tea producer is India, followed by Kenya, Sri Lanka and Turkey. Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Argentina and Japan complete the top 10 (World Mapper, 2016).
Territory size is proportional to tea harvested there in 2016.
Source: (World Mapper)
Tea consumption: the world’s major tea drinking countries
Tea is – after water – the most popularly consumed beverage in the world, with a per capita consumption of about 120 mL/day (McKay & Blumberg, 2002). Black tea is consumed mainly in Europe, North America and North Africa, with the exception of Morocco, while green tea is popular throughout Asia. Oolong tea, finally, is popular in China and Taiwan (McKay & Blumberg, 2002).
Source: (Ferdman, 2014)
In absolute terms, China is the largest tea consuming country, but if we consider the data per person then the major tea drinking countries are Turkey, Ireland and the United Kingdom (Ferdman, 2014).
Source: (Ferdman, 2014)
How tea positively affects human health
Tea is said to have several positive effects on human health and drinking this beverage has been considered a healthy habit since ancient times. Scientific investigation of this topic intensified in the last decades and modern research on tea properties aims at providing a scientific basis for the beliefs concerning this beverage (Khan & Mukhtar, 201 C.E.; McKay & Blumberg, 2002).
For example, a recent study published on Nutrients investigated the acute impact of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces (HSC) extract consumption on blood pressure (BP), vascular function and other cardiometabolic risk markers (Abubakar, Ukeyima, Spencer, & Lovegrove, 2019). Basically, the study shows a significant increase in the brachial artery’s ability to carry blood throughout the body following a fatty meal at which subjects drank a hibiscus beverage (Bolton, 2019).
Source: (Bolton, D.)
Summer vibes and the iced tea market
Summer, at least in Europe, has always been associated with iced tea. As we are approaching summer, we at ArtOn Café are wondering what the iced tea market trends are. The iced tea market is growing due to the global demand for bottled iced tea. With the introduction of trendy and flashy flavours, an increased demand for iced tea is expected over the coming years. Reduced sugar and healthy unsweetened iced tea is becoming increasingly popular and the industry is witnessing high growth in demand for herbal tea and green tea. Finally, the iced tea market is expected to expand rapidly through to 2030 (WTN Editor, 2021).
Let’s sip a glass of iced tea and enjoy the taste of summer!
Bibliography
Abubakar, S. M., Ukeyima, M. T., Spencer, J. P. E., & Lovegrove, J. A. (2019). Acute Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa Calyces on Postprandial Blood Pressure, Vascular Function, Blood Lipids, Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance and Inflammation in Humans. Nutrients, 11(2), 341. Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/341
Bolton, D. (2019). Hibiscus Demonstrates Cardiovascular Benefit. Worldtea News. Retrieved from https://www.worldteanews.com/Insights/hibiscus-demonstrates-cardiovascular-benefit
Ferdman, R. A. (2014). Map: The Countries That Drink the Most Tea. The Atlantic. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/01/map-the-countries-that-drink-the-most-tea/283231/
Kaison, C., & Brattlof, M. (2015). Socio-economic implications of climate change for tea producing countries. Rome. Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/3/i4482e/i4482e.pdf
Khan, N., & Mukhtar, H. (201 C.E.). Tea and Health: Studies in Humans. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 19(34). doi: 10.2174/1381612811319340008
McKay, D. L., & Blumberg, J. B. (2002). The Role of Tea in Human Health: An Update. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 21(1), 1–13. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2002.10719187
UN Food and Agriculture Organization. (2015). World tea production and trade. Current and future development. Rome.
World Mapper. (2016). Tea Production. Retrieved from Tea Production website: https://worldmapper.org/maps/tea-production-2016/
WTN Editor. (2021). Report: A Look at the Global Ice Tea Market Through 2030. Worldtea News. Retrieved from https://www.worldteanews.com/issues-trends/report-look-global-ice-tea-market-through-2030
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The land of the gourmet Kona coffee
If there is one well-known type of coffee that originates from Hawaii it is definitely the gourmet 100% Kona coffee
The ArtOn Café blog is always interested to bring to you the ‘coffee news’ from all over the world, even from the farthest country you could imagine – Hawaii (and it is not our first article about these magnificent islands!).
When you think about coffee fields and production chains, Hawaii probably won’t be the first country that pops into your head, but it is the only state in the United States that grows coffee. This is a very special thing about Hawaii, since there are not so many countries where people drink the coffee they themselves grow.
In Hawaii, this is exactly the situation you find. The producers, or local farmers, sell their beans mostly to their local cafes, retail outlets and restaurants. The enormous world market of coffee is not that interesting for Hawaiian producers since the islands are far away and the expenses are quite high. However, the thing that they are most proud of is that Hawaii coffee can without doubt compete when it comes to high quality, specialty coffee since every farm in Hawaii has the potential to produce one-of-a-kind coffee. Hawaiian people are well known for their passion for coffee and for them coffee isn’t a way of life — it is life (Hawaii Coffee Association, n.d.).
More on Kona and other Hawaii coffees
When you talk about Hawaiian coffee, most people immediately think of Kona Coffee, which has long been regarded as one of the world’s top specialty coffees. However, Hawaii offers a considerable variety of high quality coffees. Substantial amounts of different green coffee beans are now being produced and exported all around the world. Some, it is said, are of such high quality that they can even be compared to the famous Kona beans.
Coffee farms on the islands
The Big Island itself has about 790 coffee farms, mostly family owned, and the growing regions are located in Puna, Hamakua, Hilo and Kau. The other islands only have about 40 farms, but they include two very large coffee plantations, one on Molokai and one on Kauai. Hawaii can be very proud of the large number of coffee farms that it has nowadays. The Kona region alone has between 650 and 700 coffee farms, and they are very small in size, just three to seven acres. Kona is grown on about 2,000 acres, while the total coffee acreage in Hawaii is about 7,800 acres.
The prices
The price of the coffee varies depending on the grade, and usually the lower-grade coffees are around $20 per pound roasted, while the higher-grade coffees tend to go up to $35-$40. The prices could go down as far as $30 per pound if you buy larger quantities (5-10 pounds). On the other hand, green coffees that are Kona certified are sold for $15-$25 per pound. So if you find yourself buying roasted Kona Coffee at $20 per pound or less, you’re probably buying coffee that in fact isn’t Kona certified. This coffee is for the most part sold by the roadside on the islands and is a very low quality coffee which definitely cannot be labelled as Kona.
The level of roasting
Generally, coffee can be roasted in accordance with the personal taste of those who are drinking it. Kona coffee is a high-quality coffee and it is recommended that it should undergo a medium roast, to bring out the best flavours, or a medium-dark. So the very dark coffee sold as Kona is usually low-grade coffee that has been over-roasted to disguise its defects (insect damage, mould, over-ripeness, under-ripeness).
Festivals and coffee tours
Kau Coffee Festival is held every spring in the Kau region, while the Kona region hosts the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival every autumn. It was founded in 1970, and it hosts nearly 50 events in just 10 days. The festival is known for events like Coffee & Art Stroll, Cupping Competition, Farm & Mill Tours, International Lantern Parade etc.
The good thing is, if you are a big coffee lover and you are visiting Hawaii, you can enjoy the Kona Coffee Farm Tours all year round! Most of the farms organize tours, during which you will naturally be shown around the orchard to see the growing coffee. Afterwards you can tour the processing area and taste some of the coffee produced on those farms. These tours are sometimes free, but usually need to be scheduled beforehand.
Other types of Hawaii grown coffees
Kona coffee is for sure the coffee that has placed Hawaii among the top ranking coffee producers in the world. About 95% of all Hawaiian coffee is being grown on the Big Island. The remaining 5% consists mostly of beans grown in Ka’u, Puna, and along the Hamakua coast. Each coffee has its own unique taste and it depends only on your personal preference to say which is the best.
To find out more about Hawaiian Coffee visit the following website https://crazycoffeecrave.com/hawaiian-coffee/.
KA’U COFFEE – Ka’u coffee has a floral bouquet, a distinctive aroma, and a very smooth taste. Ka’u Coffee has recently entered the top ten in tasting competitions at the world’s largest coffee fairs – for instance, the Specialty Coffee Association of America Convention. It can be ordered online on the websites of the Kau Coffee Mill and the Silver Cloud coffee farm. There is even a special Ka’u coffee festival in the Big Island organized every May.
PUNA COFFEE – This coffee has a longer history than the others. In the mid-1800’s there were 6000 acres of coffee being grown in the Puna district, but for a period of time, with the rise of sugar cane, coffee disappeared from Puna. Currently, more than 125 acres are covered by this coffee’s plantation. It is described as a full bodied, heavy coffee, with nutty overtones. It reminds one a lot of some of the finer moccas when roasted to a medium. You can buy this coffee online at Sharky’s coffee or the Hilo Coffee Mill, if you cannot go to Hawaii and taste it directly in its native land .
HAMAKUA COFFEE – The Hamakua coast is known for its rolling hills and incredible scenic drives. The tropical slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano used to be sugar cane country but now, slowly, they are transforming into coffee country. Most coffee farms on the Hamakua coast are small (on average 5-7 acres) and the berries are hand picked. Hamakua coffee is said to have a rich flavor with a chocolaty-smooth finish (but you are going to have to check this out for yourself).
PEABERRY COFFEE – These beans are more expensive than the normal coffee beans and taste better, according to the experts. Peaberry is a “double” coffee bean. Normally coffee beans grow two to a fruit. These two beans compete for space and flatten out in the middle, much like the two halves of a peanut. In about 5% of all coffee beans only one of the two seeds in the bean is fertilized. When this happens this one seed can grow in the whole fruit, and it develops into a larger, rounder bean. Before the roasting process they are separated from the normal “flat“ beans, since they are not to be roasted in the usual manner. According to coffee folklore, peaberry beans taste better because of their higher bean density which improves heat transfer in the roasting process. They are also said to roast more evenly because their rounder shape minimizes sharp edges and allows the berries to roll about in the roasting chamber more easily. (Espresso Coffee Guide, n.d.)
Is the Kona in your cup real Kona coffee?
The farmers in Hawaii believe that cheap, commodity beans sold as Kona gourmet coffee beans around the world has affected the prices of their own high-quality coffee beans and damaged its reputation as a sweet, smooth, slightly nutty brew. Recently, more than 700 farmers have become eligible to receive the settlement payments from the lawsuit that they filed against 22 big-name retailers and suppliers. Farmers hired scientists to determine whether “Kona” sold by Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Ltd. and other companies was the real thing.
They demanded that blenders must say on their packages what portion of the beans are actually Kona beans with the distinctive flavour which comes from the rich volcanic soil, tropical sunshine, gentle breezes and jungle rains. They also want them to stop using the Kona label completely if the percentage does not meet a minimum threshold set by Hawaiian law. The farmers hope their beans will one day become a product with a trademark and that it will become much more protected against counterfeits.
Kona coffee dates back to the 1820s, when missionaries started planting the crops. They sprang 20 years later but faded out towards the end of the century as labour costs rose. Afterwards, the immigrants from Portugal and then Japan bought the land and divided it up into small shares , where they built and ran family farms for over a century. (Los Angeles Times, 2021).
Geisha coffee sells for US$68.50 per pound
The anaerobic natural Geisha from Kona Geisha Farm was purchased for 68.50 US dollars per pound by Latorre & Dutch Coffee Traders at the Hawaii Private Collection Auction that was organised by the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE) with Isla Custom Coffees. The average price per pound came in at US$37.29 per pound. Isla partnered with ACE for a Private Collection Auction mostly because of the cancellation of SCA Expo 2020. Usually, the Hawaii Coffee Association booth allows people to taste a range of Hawaiian coffees and the group did not want to lose a year of sharing Hawaii’s innovations with the world. In this auction there were 12 yeast-fermented coffees, showcasing the ability to deliver excellence through fermentation as opposed to exotic varieties and high elevation. “We’re looking forward to continuing the innovations from this year’s auction — such as yeast fermentations in closed environments — as well as selling traditional washed coffees,” Joan Obra of Rusty’s Hawaiian said.
The producer of this highly priced coffee, Doug McKanna of Kona Geisha Farm, imported his seeds from Finca La Milagrosa in Boquete, Panama, and planted them in February 2018. Doug, who processes all of his coffees as naturals, mechanically dried whole cherries in dehumidifying dryers which he designed and built (Bean Scene Magazine, n.d.).
A threat found on Hawaiian Island of Kauai
The privately owned Kauai Coffee company which maintains some 4 million coffee trees on more than 3,000 acres, has never reported any presence of CBB. The discovery on Kauai came from a single resident from the unincorporated community of Kalaheo who suspected infested berries on a home plant.
It was later confirmed that the CBB, the coffee berry borer, was found in some samples on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.
The pest known as the coffee berry borer (CBB) is the coffee beans’ worst enemy. It feeds primarily on arabica. The female beetles lay their eggs and the larvae feed on the coffee bean. The coffee farms throughout Africa and the Americas have been suffering from the horrible effects this little insect has had on their crops for decades, generally creating waves of prolonged crop destruction. In the State of Hawaii, where strict green coffee quarantining measures are in effect on various islands, the pest was first discovered on the island of Hawaii in 2010, on the island of Oahu in 2014, and on Maui in 2016.
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Hawaiian Irish Coffee
To end the article on a more positive note, as always, we tried to find and serve you one very special recipe that combines Hawaiian love of coffee with a very famous Irish coffee. Read on to find out more about this specialty! Every ingredient of this cocktail is a locally made product, from the Kō Hana Agricole Rum to the locally milled raw sugar from Maui, from the freshly grown vanilla bean from the North Shores of Oahu to, of course, our very own award-winning Kona Estate Coffee.
“Using ingredients that are all paired together from the same growing region is a unique thought we had when crafting this recipe“, the Honolulu coffee owners say. “We swapped out the traditional Irish whiskey for the beautifully balanced Koho, Kō Hana Agricole Rum. Every varietal of their heirloom sugar cane has a story and a flavor profile all of its own. Their Hawaiian Agricole Rum is distilled from native Hawaiian sugar cane, giving it an impressive foundation for this cocktail. We then brewed a freshly made Chemex or hand brew of our award-winning Kona Estate Coffee. Experience the unique flavors of lilikoi, dark chocolate, and raw honey” (Honolulu Coffee, 2021).
Hawaiian Irish Coffee Recipe
Servings
1 drink
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
1 oz Koho, Kō Hana Agricole Rum
4 oz Kona Estate Coffee, Freshly Brewed
1 Tbsp Maui Raw Sugar
2 oz Fresh Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
1 tsp Firepot Amai Matcha Powder
Directions
Bibliography
Hawaii Coffee Association (n.d.). Retrieved May 21, 2021 from https://hawaiicoffeeassoc.org/Islands
Espresso Coffee Guide, Hawaiian Kona Coffee Beans. Retrieved May 21, 2021 from https://espressocoffeeguide.com/gourmet-coffee/asian-indonesian-and-pacific-coffees/hawaii-coffee/hawaii-kona-coffee/
Los Angeles Times, 2021. Hawaii coffee farmers hope lawsuit settlements guarantee the Kona in your cup is real. Retrieved May 21, 2021 from https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-03-17/kona-coffee-legal-settlements
Bean Scene Magazine, n.d. Ninth-place Geisha Coffee. Retrieved May 21, 2021 from https://www.beanscenemag.com.au/ninth-place-geisha-coffee-sells-for-us68-50-lb-in-first-hawaii-private-collection-auction/
Daily Coffee News, 2020. Coffee Borer Found for First Time on Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Retrieved May 21, 2021 from https://dailycoffeenews.com/2020/09/14/coffee-borer-found-for-first-time-on-hawaiian-island-of-kauai/?utm_source=Roast+Magazine+%26+Daily+Coffee+News&utm_campaign=197777c0a1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_6_14_2018_8_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8f24fab631-197777c0a1-193817856
Honolulu Coffee, 2021. Hawaiian Irish Coffee. Retrieved may 21, 2021 from https://www.honolulucoffee.com/blogs/news/hawaiian-irish-coffee