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Coffee Stories

This is where we share what happens behind the scenes of our work with African specialty coffee. Field visits, conversations with farmers, and meetings with partners all shape the way our coffee reaches Europe.
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Our blog gives you a closer look at the value chain — from local cooperatives and mills to export logistics and markets — and the people who make it all possible.

Visit to the Burundi Embassy in The Hague

Stories Café was invited to the Burundi Embassy in The Hague by Ambassador Isabelle Ndayaho. Together, we discussed the Burundi coffee sector, the impact of high global green coffee prices, and the important role government can play in ensuring fair farmer income and exceptional quality for consumers. As Ambassador Ndayaho returns to Burundi for her next role, we look forward to continuing dialogue with her successor and strengthening our network to help African specialty coffee thrive.

Visit to Burundi

In May 2025, we traced Burundi’s coffee journey from farm to export. From cherry picking with farmers to touring the Horamama dry mill, we saw how cooperatives add value. Our work ensures transparency and delivers high-quality Burundian coffee to Europe.

Kilimanjaro coffee safari and 2025 AFCA Conference Dar es Salaam

From Kilimanjaro’s slopes to Dar es Salaam, we explored how landscapes and traditions shape coffee. The “Spirit of Coffee” safari and AFCA conference revealed both the beauty of origin and the challenges under new EU rules.