With the dust having settled on the news that Nespresso has become a B Corp certified company, we have had time to reflect and discuss the implications of such a move in light of our own recent certification. We were surprised to be one of...
We first bought coffee from Juana Mamani in 2011, back then she was just 27 years old and had recently won second prize in Bolivia’s Cup of Excellence for her stunning coffee. Now married to Juan Mamani (there are a lot of Mamanis in Bolivia) Juan...
What is the purpose of a business? Why was it created and what are the reasons for its very being? This is a question that lies at the heart of any business in this age of inequality and climate chaos. Rather than just generate profit, how can...
We know summer is really on its way when the first of the fresh harvest Ethiopians arrive at our Aberfeldy roastery. And we're excited to kick off Ethiopia coffee season with this super delicious coffee from the Bonde Kochere washing station in Yirgacheffe. The high altitudes,...
The clocks have changed, the weather is (mostly) trending warmer, and things are beginning to open back up after winter, which means it’s the perfect time to start planning your holidays. If you’re looking for a destination that combines outdoor activities, beautiful scenery, and a...
Putting people and the planet before profit has always been our vision at Glen Lyon. Our commitment to zero waste and having a positive environmental impact have seen us, among other things, pioneer the use of compostable coffee packaging in Scotland, install solar panels on...
Most of us will never be able to physically visit the mountains and coral reefs of East Timor, 700 km north of Australia (although we can dream). Drinking a coffee grown in the country, however, can teleport us there—even for the briefest moment. So let...
As another turbulent year draws to a close, our roastery is taking a well-earned break (reopening January 5th). What better time to look forward, with spring just around the corner (we can dream) and a new year full of promise and possibilities. So what can we...
As part of our commitment to becoming a certified B-Corp business we have committed to producing a ‘positive impact report’ at the end of every year. This is an account of the positive steps we have taken in the past 12 months to benefit our...
11 November: This post has been updated to include perspectives from Guilherme Foresti of Fazenda do Lobo and UPC/Minasul's Vini Silva. Read to the end for photos of the frost's impact on the farm.The frost that swept across Brazil’s coffee-growing regions in June and July...
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