The competition between robusta and arabica coffee is a bit like the rivalry between Ford and Ferrari. On account of it's stronger and unpolished taste, robusta coffee has long been viewed as the poor cousin to the more sophisticated flavours of arabica. But these pre-conceptions are changing and robusta is stepping into the limelight.At Q Roasters, our master roaster; Lachie has been quietly working on JIWAKA  a new blend that showcases just how wonderful robusta coffee can be. "The name JIWAKA comes from the region in Papua New Guinea where my wife; Lee Mary grew up. It is a traditional fighting ground and for...

This week we are very excited because we have a limited supply of Congo Kawa Kanzururu Single Origin Microlot coffee. It produces a bright bold coffee with exceptional character and lingering syrup finish.  So what's the story behind the name and what makes it so special?Firstly, the term Single Origin is often misunderstood with no rules as to how it is applied. It can loosely apply to a single geographic region (sourced from multiple farms), from the same country (again multiple farms) or from a single farm. Secondly there is this term Microlot. Have you ever noticed in your garden that some plants thrive in...