Meet Mohamed Bentaleb, a dedicated barista who transformed his love for coffee into a lifelong passion. Born and raised in a small town in Morocco, Mohamed’s journey began in high school, where his curiosity about the rich, dark beverage started to grow. His journey from taking orders to mastering the espresso machine was fueled by curiosity and determination.   Mohamed Bentaleb “A house is not a house if it doesn’t smell like coffee in the mornings,” Mohamed says, echoing his belief that coffee is more than just a beverage. It’s a way of life, a source of comfort, and a means of br ..read more

Will Robots eventually replace Baristas? In our rapidly advancing technological world, difficult discussions constantly arise. Discussions that ten or fifteen years ago would have seemed like jokes or science fiction can now tear a room apart due to differing opinions. But what if we’ve found a way to start those difficult discussions? That’s what C.K., one of our newest designers for the coffee wristbands programme, is attempting to do.   Currently residing in Hong Kong, China, Kwok Sze Ki is popularly known as C.K., since that is how her last name is pronounced. She strode into the co ..read more

Soft mists blanket the lush, densely forested highlands of Panama’s Chiriqui province. Scenic views and rare species pepper the landscape, springing forth from the region’s rich volcanic soil and flourishing in the eternal spring of its tropical clime.  From that verdant terroir emerges a treasured varietal: Green Tip Geisha, a coffee cherished for its unique genetic fingerprint and lingering, almost melancholic, sweetness. Geisha has found admirers around the globe, though none as passionate as David Disuanco of Archers, whose journey with the varietal has led him, like Geisha itself ..read more

Dear Coffee Friends, We wanted to inform you about a recent issue we’ve encountered with our email system. Unfortunately, this problem is affecting all users with Gmail or Yahoo email addresses. If you’ve recently purchased a charity product from us, there is a chance you may not receive your tracking number due to this issue. Please rest assured that we are working hard to resolve this problem as quickly as possible. We understand how important it is to receive your order updates, and we’re truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you ..read more

Anyone who has excelled in the ceramics industry for over thirty years will have tales of growth, improvement, and valuable insights into building a successful business. Carlo Barbi, the CEO of Club House, has steered the company since taking over from his father, learning many life lessons along the way.   Carlo Barbi, CEO of Club House Carlo leads Club House, an Italian ceramics company initially specializing in ceramic cups, mugs, and silverware. Some of their production operations are based in China, and Carlo decided to exhibit their ceramic creations for the first time at the Cl ..read more

Living your dreams cannot come easy. Sometimes, you have to defy the odds, even if those odds come with surprises, forcing you to learn along the way. This is how Mitra Roshanian from Romania became the face of Baraye Coffee. Mitra Roshanian, owner of Baraye Coffee Hailing from a small town bordering Ukraine and Moldova, 23-year-old Mitra Roshanian is currently thriving in Sweden since she moved from her birthplace and where she grew up, Romania, in 2023.  Mitra was introduced into the coffee world when she was 12 years old, as she worked in her parents’ specialty coffee shop, startin ..read more

Our coffee wristband designs draw inspiration from artists hailing from different parts of the world, and our debut designer, Norah Ba Fadhl, preaches the message of history and coffee tradition in her newest design. Norah Ba Fadhl – Coffee Wristband Designer For someone like Norah, it can be difficult to call a place that has never been home, home. Norah was born in the UAE for a chance at a better life, but Yemen, where she has never stepped foot, although being ravaged by war and insecurity, is her true home. Norah does intend to visit someday, but for now, all she knows about Yemen is ..read more

Pierangely is a coffee lover, entrepreneur and “full-time mom” as she describes herself. Pretty much all her life has been related to coffee, her parents are from Xalapa, Veracruz, one of Mexico’s coffee producer regions. Pierangely’s father was involved in the world of coffee, he used to work in Cafés de México, an organization of the industry of coffee and according to her: “a house is not a house if it doesn’t smell like coffee in the mornings”.  In 2018 she met Don Arturo, the founder of Café La Selva. Pierangely tasted this coffee and fell in love with it. When they invited her to ..read more

Anyone who has excelled in the ceramics industry for over thirty years will have tales of growth, improvement, and valuable insights into building a successful business. Carlo Barbi, the CEO of Club House, has steered the company since taking over from his father, learning many life lessons along the way.   Carlo leads Club House, an Italian ceramics company initially specializing in ceramic cups, mugs, and silverware. Some of their production operations are based in China, and Carlo decided to exhibit their ceramic creations for the first time at the Club House booth at the Shanghai Ho ..read more

Our coffee wristbands draw inspiration from artists hailing from different parts of the world, and our debut designer, Norah, preaches the message of history and coffee tradition in her newest design.   For someone like Norah, it can be difficult to call a place that has never been home home. Norah was born in the UAE for a chance at a better life, but Yemen, where she has never stepped foot in, although being ravaged by war and insecurity, is her true home. Norah does intend to visit someday, but for now, all she knows about Yemen is what she’s come across online and what she’s been to ..read more