It is one of the rarest and most unique coffee beans in the world. Although it represents a small percentage of the coffee beans being consumed, Liberica coffee beans are largely overshadowed by the Arabica and Robusta beans. Even though many coffee drinkers are interested in trying different brews, Liberian coffee is relatively unknown. Historically, Liberica coffee beans were in danger of … [Read more...]
Ernesto Illy – a Really Good Coffee Pioneer
Dr. Ernesto Illy - a Really Good Coffee Pioneer In the early nineties, they started Coffee Fest in Seattle and that's where I first saw Ernesto Illy. What a class act. This man was such an elegant speaker, a real intellectual, a scientist and what seemed to me to be the "high priest" of espresso. He commanded respect but did not abuse it - he was gentle and kind in his interaction with … [Read more...]