Growing coffee plants in New Zealand’s temperate climate and how to roast fresh beans

New Zealand’s first commercial coffee growers share the secrets to growing coffee plants in our temperate climate. Who: Rob Schluter What: Ikarus Coffee Land: 2ha (5 acres) Where: Pekerau, on the ridge between Rangaunu Harbour and Doubtless Bay, 160km north of Whangarei Web: www.ikaruscoffee.co.nz There’s a lot of technical detail in growing a good coffee plant. Get the temperature, … Continue reading Growing coffee plants in New Zealand’s temperate climate and how to roast fresh beans