Coffee

Visiting the coffee farmers of the Kachalu Project in the Santander region.
Our colleagues Rick Maas and Tuyet Tran left for Colombia last Monday. They traveled to the Santander region to visit 9 different plantations of the Kachalu Project. The purpose of this trip is to personally talk to the owners of these farms and to learn more about their working methods and the different processing methods. Focus is also on the financial situation of the farmers with the goal of gaining further insights and looking together at how to ensure the future sustainability of the plantations. When asked what the farmers' dreams and goals are, their answer is that at Kachalu they prioritize nature instead of increasing their yields by using non-organic fertilizers and pesticides to increase their production.

Not one, but two coffees of the month! In February, Java Espresso and Sumatra Filter are our coffees of the month. This is to introduce you to the delicious coffees from Indonesia, known for their spicy aromas, full body and high intensity. At the same time, the coffees from Java and Sumatra are again very different: a true journey through flavors and history.

For this dinner, The Local and BOOT Coffee are joining forces to host an amazing vegan five-course meal. On Feb. 8, 9 and 10, coffee will be an ingredient in every course. Sometimes subtle as a flavor enhancer, sometimes really emphatic.

Have you attended a latte art workshop with us or are you planning to. Are you curious about what figures can be made. Then come to the Amersfoort Latte Art Throwdown in Het Lokaal. 16 participants will compete with each other by making the most beautiful latte art figures. One round further means pouring a more difficult figure.

The amazing smell of strawberry jam the first time I smelled a natural Geisha, freshly roasted from the roaster. Very loyal, sweet business customers who, especially in the past few years, showed so much perseverance and creativity. Also in the year of 50 years of BOOT Coffee to get the start as a board of directors and keep BOOT heading forward with a fresh wind. I hope to pin and experience many more memorable moments on BOOT's timeline!

The coffee world never stands still. More than ever, shifts are taking place not only in cultivation but also in consumer expectations. We highlight some trends that fit seamlessly with the Panama Hartmann Birdsong Espresso.