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LOCAL COFFEE BEAN SUBSCRIPTION
SPOTLIGHT ON..
INTRODUCING... KIT FROM
LOST HORIZON COFFEE!
WHAT'S THE MEANING BEHIND
THE NAME LOST HORIZON (IF ANY!)?
"It's a book, that is about 100 years old. About a utopia called Shangri-la where locals led long happy lives due to the stimulating berries they ate."
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WHO OR WHAT FIRST PULLED YOU INTO THE WORLD OF COFFEE?
"I watched a ted talk by a very enthusiastic (caffeinated) guy saying how we should all try roasting coffee in a pan at home - like making popcorn… I was hooked immediately by the smells, sounds, and of course taste."
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH
LOST HORIZON?
"Saved all my pennies and bought a roaster! With some encouragement from friends."
WHO OR WHAT FIRST PULLED YOU INTO THE WORLD OF COFFEE? (CONT.)
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WHAT MUSIC ARE YOU PLAYING IN THE ROASTERY AT THE MOMENT?
"All sorts! Sometimes very niche, but happy music with a good beat to keep focus and put good energy into the roasting process."
WHAT'S A COFFEE THAT YOU'RE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF?
"Our coffees change all the time.. but right now I'm enjoying a natural ethiopia on espresso… very floral and fruity!"
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE PIECE OF COFFEE
RELATED KIT OR EQUIPMENT AND WHY?
"I love my commandante grinder.. its very versatile and you can take it anywhere!"
HOW DO YOU UNWIND AFTER A LONG
DAY ROASTING COFFEE?
"Usually by riding my bike… coffee and bikes is a match made in heaven!"
WHAT'S YOUR "DESERT ISLAND" COFFEE - THE ONE YOU'D DRINK FOREVER?
"The coffee that gave me the ah-ha moment, finally understanding what specialty coffee is all about, is a washed Burundi.. I would happily drink this forever."
WHAT'S A COFFEE-RELATED DREAM YOU
STILL HOPE TO CHASE?
"I would love to go and visit the Rwenzori mountains in Uganda to see the farms and landscape!"
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