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Santa Rita Leica Espresso is crema magazine test winner
The Leica Espresso from Finca Santa Rita is a crema magazine test winner. What a surprise and joy! Being a test winner is wonderful in itself. But no other coffee could bring us greater joy, especi...
Finca Santa Rita: Why and how we became coffee producers
Since 2017, we have been co-owners of the coffee farm Santa Rita in northern Nicaragua as coffee makers. Together with agronomist Roberto Castellano, we run the small finca in Tablazon, Dipilto, ar...
Why we invested in the Santa Rita coffee farm (Video)
We have been coffee farmers for two years. We have invested in the coffee farm Finca Santa Rita in Nicaragua. A completely new experience that has had many impacts on our daily work. With our invol...
"Just Do It" – The Crema Magazine Reports on Finca Santa Rita
In the April/May issue of the German trade magazine Crema Benjamin and Philipp were able to give an interview about the coffee maker engagement in Nicaragua. The title "just do it" is not from us,...
German Vice Barista Champion: Felix Hohlmann
Felix Hohlmann is German Vice Barista Champion Another silver medal goes to Basel to the coffee makers and Felix Hohlmann. Vice Barista Champion in Germany, what an achievement! Following his vice ...
Coffee Makers Podcast: Varieties, Plant Nursery and Fermentation
Between Nicaragua and Switzerland spans podcast #2 of the Coffee Makers. Philipp Schallberger reports directly from Ocotal in Nueva Segovia from the Finca Santa Rita. It's about the basics of coffe...
Environmental Impact of Coffee Cultivation
Environmental impact analysis using the example of Finca Santa Rita in Nicaragua with the help of the Cool Farm Tool. Download study: Environmental impact of coffee cultivation Coffee Makers ...
Transparent Coffee - Steps to transparent trading
Transparency and "The Pledge" As coffee makers, we communicate openly about what we do. We share knowledge in our courses and provide advice along the coffee chain. As a coffee roaster, we also spe...
Coffeeland Nicaragua - Flavor, History, and Economic Significance
How much coffee does Nicaragua export? What are the preferred varieties and how does a typical cup of Nicaragua taste? What role does coffee play in society and in the economy, and what does its f...
Coffee Borer (Broca) Control with Organic Methods
Exciting insights from our training farm Santa Rita Speciality Coffee. We are experimenting with organic countermeasures against broca, among other things. Recently, our on-site partner and agronom...
What does Corona mean for coffee production? An update from Nicaragua
Corona is hitting the coffee supply chain in places where we can't see it. We report on the situation in northern Nicaragua and what consequences threaten. In short: it's looking bleak. Normally, o...
Coffeemakers' Roastery - Our CO₂ Footprint
Last updated: Oct 3, 2024At the center of our investigation is the measurement and determination of our CO₂ footprint. For the year 2022, we measured emissions from our roastery for the first time....
Coffee and Fermentation. Everything you need to know.
Why the topic "Coffee and Fermentation"? When we think of innovations in specialty coffee, we usually think of advances in machines, grinders, scales, and roasters. Things that are supposed to help...
Our tool for calculating transport emissions
What is the share of transport in the emissions generated during coffee production? We have developed a calculator that can calculate the emissions from transport for you. The calculator can also b...
Specialty coffee in Michelin-starred gastronomy: Acclaimed chef Tanja Grandits brews our Espresso
Specialty coffee in fine dining restaurants is unfortunately still far too rare. Yet a gourmet temple would be exactly the place where one might expect delicious coffee. Exceptions are rare, which ...
Adjusting specialty espresso on the grinder – how does it work?
Espresso is not a simple beverage. Specialty espresso is even less so. What lands in the cup is a concentrate, intense and aromatic. For espresso to taste good, many small details must be right. We...
Two gold medals in Bremen: Felix Hohlmann and Michael Rieker are German champions
Felix Hohlmann is German Barista Champion for the second time. Michael Rieker wins the German Championship in Coffee in Good Spirits. Both have qualified in Bremen for the World Championships – Fel...
Webinar from 26.4.20: Coffee & Corona. Challenges, Chances, Change.
The Corona crisis is hitting coffee hard – but consumers barely notice it. However, what happens throughout the entire supply chain before that brings dramatic changes with it and will accompany us...
Sustainable supermarket coffee at Coop - we helped make it happen
Supermarkets have enormous influence through their purchasing decisions. In the example of "Lenca", a coffee from Coop's range, a supermarket becomes aware of its responsibility, makes investments ...
The "House of Coffee" in Basel
Für uns beginnt eine neue Zeit. Seit dem 1. Januar sind wir Kaffeemacher:innen im Haus des Kaffees in Basel zuhause. Auf über 700 Quadratmetern rösten wir Kaffee, führen in die Feinheiten der Zuber...
Chocolate and Coffee. Similarities and Differences. A Podcast with Christoph Inauen from Choba Choba
For many, chocolate and coffee simply go together – as a luxury product. But the similarities and challenges of the two products already begin in cultivation. The shift towards a better chocolate f...
Coffee production and water consumption. Prejudice or real problem?
140 liters of water per cup of coffee. This figure has been circulating since 2003, is uncritically copied, and even serves as the basis for fines in Honduras. Yet it counts rainwater as consumptio...
Transparency Report 2025/26: What's Behind Our Green Coffee Prices
Our first transparency report: green coffee prices, FOB, the price collapse 2025/26, and three stories behind the numbers – openly documented by Kaffeemacher Roastery.
Lupin coffee by Helen. Our local coffee alternative
Coffee alternatives have existed for centuries. Today, lupine coffee in particular is becoming increasingly common in stores. Anyone looking for a caffeine-free, coffee-like beverage should find wh...