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| Import Coffee to Canada | 10/30/2008 | Bob |
Q: I want to start importing coffee from Brazil to Canada. There's many producers willing to export in ...
A: Not quite sure why there are so many people out there who want to import coffee. This is the type ...
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| Coffee | 10/16/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: why is Kona coffee always listed at 10%?
A: This is because it is very expensive to get 100% Kona coffee!:) What you are reading is actually a ...
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| coffee from colombia | 10/8/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: Evans My Father and I have a coffee farm in Colombia are looking to start importing here to the ...
A: OK this is quite a complex question as it involves at least three distinct parts. I can give you ...
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| GREEN COFFEE WHOLESALER | 9/7/2008 | Bob |
Q: Bob: I have read your comments on green coffee wholesalers. I understand you are a roaster perhaps ...
A: 1. We buy strictly organic/fair trade coffee. Thus, much of this doesn't apply to me. I'm sure ...
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| Vietnamese Coffee | 9/3/2008 | Bob |
Q: I am not a coffee person, but on a recent trip to Vietnam I brought home packages of coffee and ...
A: Vietnam mostly produces what us in the specialty coffee industry refer to as junk coffee. I'm sure ...
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| Ugandan Robusto | 8/27/2008 | Bob |
Q: I am trying to help a friend in Uganda utilize his village's coffee production to enable the funding ...
A: First, "who" are you trying to sell "what" to? 1) Who is important. Are you trying to raise money ...
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| Coffee plantantion & production, Santo (Vanuatu) & NZ | 8/17/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: We are investigating coffee growing and creating our own brand with the plantation in Espiritu Santo ...
A: My comments would be that it would be wise to do a fair ammount of work initially involving the ...
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| Luwak Coffee brewing | 8/17/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: iv never had luwak before but im going to order some soon. I've read as much as i can on it but im ...
A: Buying Kopi Luwak is always going to be an experiment in luck, as much as anything else. This is ...
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| Green Coffee | 8/14/2008 | Bob |
Q: I am considering jumping into the coffee world, and more so will be involved in the green coffee ...
A: No such thing as "Top 5." Way too subjective and changes by the growing season. Colombian did a ...
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| Green Coffee | 8/12/2008 | Bob |
Q: I am considering jumping into the coffee world, and more so will be involved in the green coffee ...
A: Easiest part: cafe part of the business or the roasting. The cafe part isn't as lucrative as many ...
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| Green Coffee | 8/7/2008 | Bob |
Q: I am considering jumping into the coffee world, and more so will be involved in the green coffee ...
A: I don't know the legalities and procedures of importing/exporting coffee. I do know that you are ...
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| Best Indonesian coffee | 8/7/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: I was wondering, what is the top 3 most popular Indonesian coffee out there? Thank you
A: As I assume are looking for a North American perspective to this answer, I would say the most ...
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| Espresso Strainers | 8/7/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: How can I clean a clogged espresso strainer? I have tried boiling water, boiling vinegar, heating ...
A: I believe the correct usage of the ingredients is important. For vinegar, add 3 oz. of vinegar to 20 ...
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| Best coffee cultivars in Bali/Indonesia | 7/28/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: recently visited some growers in Bali who where growing s 795 and usda. What are the most commonly ...
A: Hey Shaughan, its a tough one and you are putting me on the spot! I guess the only case where I have ...
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| Importation/Wholesale of PNG green beans | 7/27/2008 | Bob |
Q: I have a contact in Papua New Guinea who is able to send me Green (unroasted)Arabica coffee beans. I ...
A: First, sorry if I sounded rude when I said "Didn't I answer this already." (or something like that). ...
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| Best coffee cultivars in Bali/Indonesia | 7/27/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: recently visited some growers in Bali who where growing s 795 and usda. What are the most commonly ...
A: I hope you enjoyed Bali. s-795 (or Lini-S) is one of the more commonly grown varietals in Indonesia. ...
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| Importation/Wholesale of PNG green beans | 7/21/2008 | Bob |
Q: I have a contact in Papua New Guinea who is able to send me Green (unroasted)Arabica coffee beans. I ...
A: I thought I answered this question. Basically, I know very little about importing requirements. I ...
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| Average cost/profit on lb of coffee | 6/19/2008 | Bob |
Q: Approximately how much Starbucks or a specialty roaster pay per lb of coffee and approximately what ...
A: Yes, this is confusing too. If you go to a a grocery store or a Costco/Sam's club you'll see ...
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| Average cost/profit on lb of coffee | 6/16/2008 | Bob |
Q: Approximately how much Starbucks or a specialty roaster pay per lb of coffee and approximately what ...
A: The simple answer is: use $2.25 as a basic price -- although prices will be much higher this year. ...
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| Domestic coffee machines | 6/7/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: I am n the verge of buying an e61 rocket for home, i am a coffee fanatic & have been told its the ...
A: Personally, I have never seen a E61 rocket at work, but understand that it is usually being used in ...
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| Coffee | 6/7/2008 | Bob |
Q: Ok, this sounds dumb but twice been to this restaurant for coffee weeks apart and after m first cup ...
A: Not sure.. 1) Maybe they don't clean their equipment. 2) Perhaps you're "allergic" to lousy ...
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| Importing unroasted coffee beans from Costa Rica | 6/4/2008 | Bob |
Q: Bob- A fellow co-worker had mentioned to me at dinner recently that his father in law, who lives in ...
A: This isn't my specialty either...I'm guessing the easiest way is to pay an existing importer to do ...
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| Single-serve coffee maker recommendation | 5/14/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: My Flavia machine is on its last legs, and rather than simply replace it, I'd love your opinion on ...
A: Sorry to hear the situation about your Flavia machine, but at the same time, I am excited for you at ...
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| NEED IT SO MUCH 2 | 5/1/2008 | Bob |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why whenever I have a cup of coffee every day I'm ...
A: Coffee is a drug; it's a stimulant. People react differently to it. You've obviously developed an ...
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| NEED IT SO MUCH 2 | 5/1/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why whenever I have a cup of coffee every day I'm ...
A: As mentioned earlier, caffeine has chemicals that stimulate the brain to keep you alert. ...
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| NEED IT SO MUCH | 4/27/2008 | Bob |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why whenever I have a cup of coffee every day I'm ...
A: Basically, you've become a bit addicted. Or, at least you've developed a habit. Just like any ...
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| NEED IT SO MUCH | 4/27/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why whenever I have a cup of coffee every day I'm ...
A: There have been much speculation and discussion on the effects of caffeine and how it can alter a ...
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| costs of producing coffee | 4/6/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: you may remember me emailing you last November regarding coffee, iam producing a film regarding ...
A: I do remember you of course. I hope the film project is going well. In short it is very difficult ...
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| Want to import colombian coffee | 3/25/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: I know the big competicion I'am new in this bussiness Were to start?Distributers,Brokers small ...
A: My advice is given on an Asian context (South East Asia), so you would have to see how applicable it ...
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| Coffe Maker with grinder | 3/21/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: I was recently on a dive trip in Thailand. On the boat was a coffee maker that made one cup at a ...
A: On the first look, I thought what you are looking for might be a 12 volt coffee maker (since you ...
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| Exporting Raw Coffee Bean to US | 3/18/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: I am currently preparing to send samples of raw coffee beans from Medan (Indonesia) to a US customer ...
A: Essentially you need to fufil the following in order to export green coffee out of Indonesia ...
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| Interested in coffee industry | 3/14/2008 | Alun Evans |
Q: I'm indonesian who has live years in the US - NYC. I'm an accountant but now bored with my job. I ...
A: You may remember doing marketing at University and learning about the "4 P's" of marketing- Product, ...
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| coffee | 3/12/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: Which type of cup will keep a hot drink warm longer: paper,plastic,styrofoam, or glass
A: Based on my experience, this is the order: Styrofoam can keep coffee warm the longest as they are ...
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| Roasting | 2/17/2008 | Bob |
Q: I would like to learn to roast and blend beans where do I start? seminars or coffee school and where ...
A: Perhaps the best thing would be to attend the Specialty Coffee Association of America conference. ...
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| Grinding Coffee Dilemma | 1/23/2008 | Bob |
Q: This is a very basic question. I use an electric coffee mill (Cuisinart Auto Burr Mill) to grind my ...
A: If you put the grinder in the freezer overnight it will kill the static. In the morning, rinse it ...
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| carafe coffee makers | 1/20/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: It was time to buy a new coffee maker, so I decided to go with a carafe-style, since I was so tired ...
A: 1. First on your Mr Coffee Thermal coffee maker. As mentioned, all coffee makers have different ...
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| carafe coffee makers | 1/20/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: It was time to buy a new coffee maker, so I decided to go with a carafe-style, since I was so tired ...
A: It is interesting that you would say that single serve coffee makers are not for you (the pods) ...
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| Coffee pods and single serve | 1/13/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: Are coffee pods the only single serve solution?
A: Coffee pods are not the only single serve solution, but they are the largest category. Other than ...
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| Starting an espresso kiosk? | 1/1/2008 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: if I am planning to start a cafe or espresso kiosk, what are the things to consider?
A: There are indeed a few pointers which I would be sharing. However, prior to that, the very important ...
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| The best burr coffee grinder | 12/29/2007 | Ebenezer Heng |
Q: I am looking for a burr grinder and would like to know which is the best burr coffee grinder?
A: Usually, I try to avoid using the "best" term on any coffee machines as each comes with its specific ...
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