Written on August 17, 2012 at 12:26 pm, by Russ Prefontaine
It is not typical of us to introduce 2 coffees from the same growing region at once, but this is something new for us starting this year. We have 2 (soon 3) Costa Rican’s and 3 El Salvador offerings coming in the next few weeks. We find it’s such a great opportunity for you toMore
Written on May 1, 2009 at 10:37 am, by Russ Prefontaine
Fratello Coffee is introducing an exciting new coffee to our portfolio at the end of May. We have found an Organic fresh crop Ethiopian that we just had to buy which is replacing the Kembata currently available. Flavor description: Intense tropical fruits, blueberry and strawberry in both the aromas and longMore
Written on November 16, 2007 at 12:14 pm, by Russ Prefontaine
Fratello Coffee won its 3rd auction with the Cup of Excellence program on November 15th. This was a fast paced auction with many different roasting and retail companies bidding on the 26 award winning lots. As far as we could see, this auction will result in the highest average prices over all. I congratulate theMore
Written on October 30, 2007 at 6:03 am, by Russ Prefontaine
In August – Chris and Russ were in Brazil visiting the Sete Cachoeiras coffee estate. While there, they took some great photos of their tours and Russ decided to describe everything that he saw and learned – and we turned it into a Coffee Knowledge slide show. Click the picture below to launch slide showMore
Written on October 2, 2007 at 11:39 am, by Russ Prefontaine
VARGINHA, Brazil — Rafael de Paiva was skeptical at first. If he wanted a “fair trade” certification for his coffee crop, the Brazilian farmer would have to adhere to a long list of rules on pesticides, farming techniques, recycling and other matters. He even had to show that his children were enrolled in school.“I thought,More