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Nicaragua is one of my favourite countries in Central America. Hence, a bit of history and fun facts to follow. Nicaragua is blessed with glorious mountains, fertile valleys, magnificent lakes, beautiful beaches and a rich colonial history. Take the city of Granada for example, its history goes back more than five hundred years and is one of the oldest cities in Latin America. I have been blessed to take a few trips through the country and been able to enjoy the unique hospitality of the Nicaraguan people. Coffee was introduced into the country in the mid-nineteen century, just like many...

WHY FRESHLY ROASTED COFFEE IS A GAME-CHANGER Coffee is a fascinating experience. On one hand, it's like a resilient superhero food that can endure years on your shelf. Brew up a batch from a bag you bought ages ago, and chances are you will be fine and it will do the trick. But, on the flip side, it's also as delicate as any fresh produce, with its finest flavours only shining brightly for a brief moment. If you've been around Crickle Creek for a while, you probably know that we roast to order and in small batches so coffee will be freshly...

Coffee Harvest Time

  I have always been fascinated by history, which is why I enjoy reading history books. A while back, I came across "Uncommon Grounds" by Mark Pendergast. It is an incredible book that delves into the history of coffee, tracing its origins from the early beginnings to our present day. If you're keen to learn more about our beloved addiction, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. In one of the chapters, the author describes how coffee migrated from Ethiopia to Yemen, where it thrived in the Yemeni highlands. From there, coffee consumption spread across the Arabian Peninsula, which is where the...