As I’ve embarked on my coffee journey, I’ve had the opportunity to meet some amazing people and learn more about the art and science that goes into specialty coffee. Before diving into my interview with Q Grader Jayy Terrel, here’s some background. What is a Q Grader? A Q Grader is the equivalent of …
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Challenging Misconceptions through Coffee: Privilege extends beyond ethnicity, race, and social status—it also hides within differences in communication style and language. Deaf Can! Coffee is passionately dedicated to transforming perceptions of the Deaf, fostering visibility, and promoting inclusion within the global coffee community. By providing barista training programs and forming partnerships with local cafes, …
Creating this blog is all new to me. I thought that the perfect start to my coffee and travel adventures would be to immerse myself in my heritage. Jamaica. This year I discovered that I’m a planner. It helps me to feel safe, and to envision the experience I would like to have. Having set …
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Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Fest 2023 you said…you had me at Jamaica. Although my parents are from the beautiful lush island with a vibrant culture, sand and sun, and the premium Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, I had never been up in the hills of the Blue Mountains. A coffee fest experience, plus the island of …
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Hello Friends, Welcome to Honey Brews N Grinds! My name is Melissa, which means Honey Bee. ‘Brews’ symbolizes my love for coffee and all things that are brewed, as I truly enjoy a good beverage. ‘Grinds’ symbolizes both the coffee grounds that lead us to the perfect cup, as well as the challenges …
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