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May 1, 2020
A coffee farmer’s view - Burundi during the pandemic
Coffee farmers in Burundi deal with uncertainty every day. Weather conditions, cyclical harvest yields, government regulations, even their f
Jan 2, 2020
Grateful now, thankful then
As we all adjust our calendars to the new decade, I want to take a few moments to reflect on the past year.
There are so many people to be
Dec 2, 2019
Smaller harvest yields better quality
While this year’s harvest was only 35 percent of last year’s, it had little impact on the high-end specialty coffee market. The small yield
Sep 23, 2019
Up for the challenge – the journey from coffee farm to cup
First flowering of future 2020 harvest! It takes a lot of on-the-ground savvy to bring award-winning coffees to market, and I’m pleased to a
Jun 19, 2019
Coffee is a personal journey
Back from a three-week trip to Burundi, I am glad to be back in the U.S. with news to share from the first harvest. Yield is significantly s
May 3, 2019
Gratitude and more great things to come
If I hadn’t realized it before, the impact was crystal clear at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Boston. We are all members of a cof
Mar 28, 2019
Partnerships make a difference
JNP Coffee creates economic opportunities for women (and some men) in Burundi through the specialty coffees they grow. You can experience so
Feb 11, 2019
Quality matters, every day, everywhere
It’s no secret that JNP Coffee strives to achieve the highest quality in everything we do. Quality makes more things possible and can even t
Dec 9, 2018
Thankful for our blessings
As this year winds to a close, we take the time to be grateful for our blessings. But JNP Coffee is truly thankful year-round for our relati
Sep 28, 2018
Together We Can empower women coffee farmers & families
When you buy coffee grown by women in Burundi, there’s a double impact. Yes, they receive a premium for delivering the highest quality cherr
Aug 23, 2018
Post-harvest preparations and CoffeeTalk
The 2018 harvest in Burundi is complete. The raised beds are bare and the cherries have left the farms. The green coffee is packed in contai
Aug 1, 2018
Training & Education, Goats & Groups
In response to the question, “What kind of help do you need?” women in the Burundi chapter of IWCA asked for goats. The U.S-based non-profit
Jun 15, 2018
Quality worth grading – and cupping in Amsterdam
The 2018 harvest is ready and we are cupping samples. Much big news for JNP Coffee this month – for starters, we have a Certified Q grader o
May 15, 2018
Our Burundi Coffee at Nordstrom Starting in May
I am thrilled to announce that Karehe coffee sourced through JNP Coffee became available at Nordstrom department stores across the United St
Apr 13, 2018
Cupping Across Time Zones, Connecting with New Markets
In the span of one month, I will have cupped in Rwanda, Burundi and Seattle! Come taste delicious Burundi coffees from the current harvest a
Feb 26, 2018
All the Difference in the World
I am delighted to share the news that coffee sourced through JNP Coffee is now available through several retailers on both the East and West
Dec 12, 2017
Judging a Barista Throwdown
As both a producer and importer of specialty coffee, I’ve seen my share of baristas in action. But last month, I had the opportunity to witn
Oct 23, 2017
Burundi Coffee Hot Topic at New York Coffee Festival
New York City has high-octane energy levels on an ordinary day, but for three days in mid-October, the city had an extra buzz at the New Yor
Sep 8, 2017
Celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay all month with Burundi microlot support for women farmers
It was a good harvest this year in Burundi. Women farmers in several regions have produced a superior quality crop of coffee beans. You and
Jun 5, 2017
Different travelers united by coffee love
I just led a group trip to Burundi with eight people from across the United States – different life stages, different companies and differen
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