Knowledge, People & Stories

Why do so many chocolate lovers also love coffee?
Chocolate is the most popular sweet treat in Germany – almost twice as much as ice cream is consumed each year . It's no wonder it has millions of fans in this country. But why do so many chocolat...

A Different Take on Specialty Coffee
Today is the 1st of October. This day is designated by a big NGO as the International Day of Coffee . It is also used by the coffee industry to promote coffee consumption. But, I believe, it sho...

Reaching the coffee summit under one's own steam
Mildred Niebles is a renowned coffee expert and producer . A success she achieved entirely without outside help – despite her humble origins and the difficult political situation in Colombia. Her ...

Jaime García and the Guardians of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
While the specialty coffee industry has drawn attention to the threat of climate change to the sector, this awareness has not spurred widespread action in the broader coffee market. Those who are ...

Is "coffee" a beverage, a plant, or a fruit?
Each of us is accustomed to using the word coffee to refer both to the beverage we love so much and to the roasted beans. (and possibly ground) coffee beans to mine. Many also mention the fruits f...

Caventura’s “beyond-sustainable” innovations
Being sustainable is essential for us. However, we believe that this attitude to life is no longer sufficient. to solve many fundamental problems of our society. That's why we are "beyond sust...

