STORIES
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Reflections of Kenya: founder’s thoughts from Kericho.
Why Kenya? Why travel there during a global pandemic? Isn’t producing Burundi coffee enough? Reflections from Long Miles’ co-founder on…
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Celebrating women farming coffee on Gikungere hill in Burundi.
There are women farming coffee on Gikungere hill who are tearing down the walls that were once built up around…
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A year in the life of Long Miles Coffee in Burundi
We’re often asked the question, “What does a ‘typical day’ in the life of Long Miles Coffee look like?” The…
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A history of coffee in Burundi, and why we started Farmer Field Schools.
Coffee has a storied history in Burundi. It was introduced to the country in the 1920s under Belgian colonial rule.…
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2020: the year in review.
Lately, the thought of sitting down to reflect on the past year has felt like an overwhelming task. What really…
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What’s the update on Long Miles Kenya? Founder’s thoughts from the cool slopes of Mount Kenya.
When Kristy and I started Long Miles Coffee we never dreamed of doing anything beyond producing coffee outside the small…
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Before + Now
The coffee farmers we work with have always been central to who we are, but until 2017 their stories were…
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Are organic farming practices worthwhile for Burundi coffee?
Are organic farming practices the solution to improving soil health and productivity of coffee in Burundi? If it is, what…
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Long Miles Coffee’s Post-Harvest Update: news from the farm, field, and cupping lab
What is Farmer Payday and why is it a significant event for coffee farmers in Burundi? Why is rain a…
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Trees For Kibira: encouraging future generations of shade-grown Burundi coffee
There is an undeniable connection between coffee growers in Burundi, the health of their soil, and the coffee we drink.…
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Long Miles Coffee’s Post-Harvest Update: news from the coffee farm, field and cupping lab
What significance does September hold for communities of coffee farmers in Burundi? When can we expect our first container of…
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Long Miles Coffee Harvest update: news from the coffee farm, field and cupping lab.
Our sixth harvest update, with recent news from the farm, field and lab. What post-harvest activities are coffee farmers and…
