The last time we had a look at John’s coffee selection we talked about Rwanda and its history with coffee production. Now we turn our attention to the south to look at our latest source of coffee beans: Burundi. Burundi is not a name you’ll see a lot about on the normal coffee websites; it […]
31
Aug
Aug
It has been a strange year. But daily life here in Helsinki is stumbling back to something like normality. Whether it is because of swift action by the government, general Finnish sisu or a natural inclination towards social distancing, things in Finland are recovering. Even now, though, we all encounter unexpected changes in the way […]
14
May
May
It is the story which is everywhere right now. We at John’s Coffee do not want to dwell on the bad news, but it is important that we take a moment to look at how the global pandemic is affecting the coffee supply chain. I have included links to some of the articles I used […]
01
Apr
Apr
Here at John’s Coffee we want to understand where our coffee comes from. Using Rwandan coffee was a natural choice – John was born in Rwanda, and knows the environment, conditions and context of coffee farming in the country. To appreciate the state of coffee production in modern Rwanda, we must acknowledge its links to […]
12
Feb
Feb
February 14th. Valentine’s Day. Around most of the world, it’s a day of romance and love. In teen dramas on TV, it’s a great opportunity for mystery admirer plots, or in sitcoms, stories about hapless husbands forgetting cards or gifts for their wife. It’s a little tired, a little tropey, but it’s familiar and fun. […]
18
Dec
Dec
Coffee is a popular beverage worldwide with billions of cups taken daily. Brewed from ground coffee beans Helsinki is a drink that is enjoyed by many people to stay awake during late nights, wake up in mornings, and stay alert during the day. There are many benefits of coffee beans or brewed coffee. Reduced risk […]
18
Dec
Dec
It’s festive season and that time of the year where you have planned a holiday or time off from work to enjoy the season with loved ones. Don’t let go of your quality cup of coffee routine. Maybe you have planned to spend this festive season at your summer house or you would like to […]