HowStuffWorks Show: Episode 8: Organic Coffee
In this episode, Nelson Melo, from Popayan, Colombia talks about organic coffee farming in Colombia. See his farm, his processing, his worms and his family. Nelson is also a leader of the Organica cooperative, whose coffees are exported by Virmax.
HowStuffWorks Show: Episode 8: Hand Picking Coffee
This episode again features Nelson Melo from Popayan, Colombia and the Organica cooperative. This time he’s showing the washing and fermentation process. Also, Alejandro Cadena of Virmax shows defective beans.
HowStuffWorks Show: Episode 8: Coffee Export
This is a great segment that shows a bit of the Virmax selection process. It is set in the city of Popayan, Colombia. At the Virmax warehouse, coffee is delivered, analyzed, and cupped. Alejandro Cadena explains the selection process.
