Coffee Journal — Direct Trade
Q&A with Lancaster Newspaper: Gerhart Coffee Co. Adapts as Market Goes in New Directions
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by Chad Umble, originally seen at LancasterOnline.com It’s been 135 years since Paul Gerhart founded the Lancaster coffee company that bears his name.For much of that time, Gerhart Coffee Co. was the only game in town, supplying coffee to local merchants in 35-pound drums. In recent years, the coffee roasting business has gotten more crowded, with niche roasters popping up around Lancaster County. Gerhart Coffee Co. has been forced to respond to the new competitors as well as the changing tastes of coffee drinkers. While it has been branching out into retail sales, Gerhart Coffee’s core business remains as a wholesale...
Classical Coffee
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Classical Coffee (Originally seen at taysted.com) The North East enjoys a heritage steeped in an old English and French Colonial aesthetic, and it’s no surprise that it’s these classical roots that inspire a thoughtful approach to food and service at The Accomac. To Executive Chef Andre Ebert, the Classical French approach is best defined as ‘Quality’: In a nod to an era bygone, Accomac’s servers can often be seen putting table-side finishes on signature dishes. Table-side service is a special part of the atmosphere here, and the staff strives to bring the experience even to larger private dining parties. ...
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Colombia Bolivar Source Trip
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Three weeks ago, Darrel was able to visit one of our Farmers in Colombia. While trips to "source" are always educationally priceless, the information he brought back from one of the largest coffee-producing countries in the world gave him a whole new insight into the Coffee Industry. Take a look at some of the pictures he snapped while he was down South, and be sure to pick his brain next time you see him! Seedlings Panorama from Hacienda Balandu in Jardín, Antioquia, Colombia Coffee Lot Quality Cupping Darrel with Exporter Aaron Beydoun, Farmer Juan Arboleda, & Importer...
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Guatemala Source Trip
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In February Darrel visited two of our Guatemala source farms, in an effort to learn more about our partners' farming techniques and on going improvements to their land. He was bale to see first hand that these farms are committed to quality in their beans and fair labor practices for their employees. We're excited to share a few photos from his trip.These were primarily taken around the Piña Blanca Farm near Santa Rosa Guatemala. Scroll the to the bottom of this post for exciting news! Bourbon Cultivar Seedlings in Santa Rosa Guatemala Ripening Coffee Cherries Harvested Cherries, Bourbon...