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Franciscan Friar receives 6 months in Federal Prison

Franciscan Friar receives 6 months in Federal Prison

Piero Ayala

Father Fidelis Moscinski (lower left, standing behind the cross), a well-known pro-life activist and priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) is seen during a tense standoff between pro-life and pro-abortion demonstrators in Lower Manhattan on July 2, 2022. The pro-life marchers were trying to reach a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic where they planned to hold a prayer vigil, and the pro-abortion demonstrators were trying to block their path. | Jeffrey Bruno/CNA Franciscan Friar receives 6 months in Federal Prison Father Fidelis entered the courtroom calm and collected. There were around 20 Pro Life supporters in the courtroom...

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One of the best Coffee in the World Has Arrived and is Now Available!

One of the best Coffee in the World Has Arrived and is Now Available!

Piero Ayala

June 8 | Exquisite Specialty Coffee Do you remember our conversation in the previous email... about the classification provided by the SCA for coffee scores? Most of the coffee collection available from Café de Guadalupe falls within the "Excellent" Specialty Coffee range. However, these two new additions are the highest-rated coffees we have added to our store, according to the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) as "Exquisites" These two coffees offer a truly unique taste experience. They have earned the prestigious classification of being "among the best coffees in the world," which is evident in their remarkable score of 92 out...

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Guadalupe Roastery is delicious coffee, but why?

Guadalupe Roastery is delicious coffee, but why?

Guadalupe Roastery

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is an organization that oversees the quality of specialty coffee worldwide. In 1984, the SCA introduced a scoring system known as the SCA Cupping Form, which involves evaluating coffee using 10 categories. According to this coffee-tasting protocol, coffee that scores above 80 points on a scale ranging from 0 to 100 is classified as specialty coffee. If the coffee surpasses 85 points, it is considered excellent. And if it exceeds 90 points, we are presented with an exceptional coffee.   The relationship between quality and price in the coffee industry is closely intertwined. As the...

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"This Coffee is a true sign of hope for the future of Matagalpa and the world."

"This Coffee is a true sign of hope for the future of Matagalpa and the world."

Guadalupe Roastery

Through faith and coffee, discover how Matagalpa (the region where we source coffee) connects with the Virgin of Guadalupe and Saint John Paul II. We believe, with God and your help, that this coffee will help the world find lasting peace. Nine years had passed since Pope John Paul II left the message for Nicaragua and for the world when he said, "God bless this land." He was referring to the site of the Mountain of Peace in Nicaragua. Time marched on and Providence was revealed. A shrine was built on that site and all of Latin America was consecrated...

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All About the Coffee Belt

All About the Coffee Belt

Johanna Duncan

Ever wonder why America is not a large coffee producing country? Neither are the Scandinavian countries, even though Americans and Scandinavians are the largest consumers of coffee in the world. The answer is quite simple, it is not feasible to grow coffee in areas with thermal seasons. Meaning that fall, spring, summer and winter, favor many harvests (apples, perhaps the most), but they actually hurt coffee plantations. The best region to grow coffee is the coffee belt.  The coffee belt, also known as the coffee-producing region or the coffee-growing region, refers to a specific area of the world where coffee...

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The cost of the war on coffee farmers.

The cost of the war on coffee farmers.

Guadalupe Roastery

Hey friends! We have started this blog to share some thoughts about current events and how it is affecting the coffee market. This blog will be focused on a problem, and then a solution. The solution is what we are working towards. The problem: the cost of the war on coffee farmers.Russia and Ukraine are two of the world's leading producers of food and agricultural products. Russia also produces huge amounts of nutrients, such as potassium and phosphate, key ingredients in fertilizers that allow plants and crops to have a larger yield. The majority of coffee farms apply fertilizers on...

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