CONTENTS Features
P. 32
Packed With Purpose Small roasters make their mark with bulky, reusable
whole-bean packaging by Dan Leif
Volume 20, Number 10 October 2011
P. 38 Leafing Through the Health Benefits
Part 2: Tea's role as multifaceted medicine by Manish Shah
P. 42
Training Grounds Barista certification adds value to cafés,
baristas and industry by Daniel P. Smith
P. 46 Small Farmer, Big Plans
Part 2: San Carlos navigates a sea of slow changes by Patrick Hughes and Daniel Schwartz
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The cube-like "parcel" that Portland, Ore.'s Sterling Coffee Roasters uses to package its whole bean. 8 Fresh Cup Magazine freshcup.com
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