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A huge amount of coffee is grown in Brazil. The country is the largest coffee producer in the world. At 59 million 60-kilo bales, the last harvest was a lot higher than the previous harvest. So you would say: plenty of coffee. But Brazil is now also experiencing a major drought. There has been 60% less rainfall. That drought is disrupting the development of coffee bushes and berries for the upcoming harvest.

Our buyer (and quality controller) Rick visited the Sao Francisco Bela Vista Fazenda a good month ago. ("fazenda" means farm). This coffee plantation is where our Brazil Santos Espresso is grown. And here too, the consequence of the drought is very visible.

The purpose of this trip for BOOT is to get an up-to-date picture of how quality and sustainability are being promoted. Of course, we will also be there to taste some lots from the new harvest.

We have been purchasing different types and sizes of coffee beans since 1973. These coffee beans are grown in different tropical countries. The country, climate, altitude and how you roast a coffee greatly affects the flavors you taste in your cup. What also plays a big role is the processing method you apply to the coffee bean after picking it. A coffee bean or actually coffee berry is always processed before it makes the crossing to our country.

You've probably heard of washed coffee and unwashed coffee. But what does this mean? And what does a processing method do to the taste of the coffee?

Last week BOOT Coffee won the LEF award! This is awarded annually by the Society (for our Eemland department) - Netherlands Society for Industry and Commerce. Societal challenges are of all times. People who dedicate themselves to solving those problems fortunately also.

Organic coffee, more than just a responsible cup of coffee.
How do you determine what is really good coffee? How can you enjoy your daily cup even more? And what is involved in growing organic coffee beans? I spoke with Barend van Boot Koffie, who talks about what there is to discover in the world of coffee....

Last Saturday was the 2023 Dutch Aeropress Championships, and what fun and excitement it was! 48 participants competed for the Dutch championship and the coveted ticket to Melbourne, Australia. There 62 countries will gather to compete for the world championship. Our Indra, Rick, Barend and Matthijs from Het Lokaal participated, so it was more exciting than ever before. At the Aeropress Championships, everyone gets the same coffee, and it's really all about finding the perfect recipe. So you can really distinguish yourself as a barista here. Because what are the judges looking for? Is it sweetness? Is it complexity? Or should a thick body be especially good to taste?