We're really proud to roast and serve Werka again, it has an amazing cup profile, and should be a real favourite this year. Listen to the podcast to find out some of the history of the coffea arabica species, why we have started using more specific variety names like JARC 74112, and where they come from.

Rwandan coffees have always been special to Market Lane. We got a new coffee from our friends at Buf Cafe and a small farmer's group called Twitezimbere. In this episode Einar and Jenni share their notes for Remera Twitezimbere. Jenni explains how Rwandan coffee is produced and the close relationship between Buf Cafe and Market Lane. And watch out for the potato defect!

Further reading about Rwanda:

Epiphanie Mukashyaka: The Woman Behind Buf

https://marketlane.com.au/journal/epiphanie-mukashyaka-the-woman-behind-buf

Sprudge- Buf Cafe, Remera Washing Station

https://sprudge.com/rwanda-profiles-buf-cafe-remera-washing-station-23023.html

Sucafina: Why We Don't Stress Over Potato Defect

https://www.sucafina.com/apac/news/why-we-don-t-stress-over-potato-defect

La Llama is another coffee we purchase from the Buena Vista mill in Caranavi, Bolivia. It's a special variety, Ethiosar, and just a tiny lot of coffee. In an unusual step for Market Lane, we are releasing this coffee in a 150g bag, rather than the standard 250g bag.

Today Jason talks to Fleur about customer service, specifically relating to a price increase that is coming at Market Lane. Listen to find out why the price increase is happening and some tips on how to help customers.

Cafundo is produced by Pedro Santana in the Chapada Diamatina region of Brazil. Einar and Jason talk about what the name Cafundo means, how this coffee tastes, and what makes it special.

This episode is the complete chat we had with Leonardo Henao of Los Palomos - he talks about Cup of Excellence, Chiroso and Gesha varieties, organic practises and his plans for the future.

Los Palomos is a unique coffee produced by Leonardo Henao in the Urrao region of Colombia. Listen to find out more about the Chiroso variety, and why shares taste characteristics with Ethiopia.

We have a new Seasonal Espresso, with Sao Judas from Brazil and Ruli from Rwanda! Jason talks to Toshi about his experience with Sao Judas, and covers some of the nuts and bolts of how a new Seasonal Espresso is chosen.

Einar chats to Toshi about Sitio Canaa, who is behind the coffee and what makes it special

Rwanda produces stunning coffees and we're lucky to have really meaningful relationships with producers there. Jason talks to Jenni about what makes Rwanda special.