Intersection Traders - Adelaide
"Intersection Traders started out as a tiny coffee project seeking to build on research based at the University of Adelaide. This research showed that existing approaches to ‘direct trade’ failed to make meaningful differences to the poorest households in coffee producing villages. Instead, these typical approaches to what you commonly see as ‘specialty’ or ‘ethical’ coffee are often ‘captured’ by the elites in the area. Our program started out as a trial of new approaches to procurement that targeted smallholder and disadvantaged producers while providing for high-quality coffee and enhanced payments to these producers. Our core focus was on avoiding the problems of elite capture and in providing a mechanism that sustainably integrates both value outcomes and inclusivity of disadvantaged households to maximise social values.
The Intersection Traders program started out as a trial of new approaches to procurement that targeted smallholder and disadvantaged producers while providing for high-quality coffee and enhanced payments to these producers. We can show that, not only do we generate higher income for coffee producers in this area, but that the majority of our producers are small farming households who would otherwise be unlikely to access high-value coffee supply chains. Our program also has a high representation of women, employs youth as our supply chain agents, and can demonstrate a consistent focus on small producers over time.
There is an intersection between farmers producing specialty coffee, consumers and business. Everyone can benefit fairly from trade and we are here to demonstrate how."
"The most apparent virtue of our natural lots are their intense sweetness (due to our unique approach to contracting around ripe picking). That sweetness is supported by smooth and syrupy acidity created by the elevation and slow ripening of the cherries but tempered by the natural processing."
Origin - Mt. Elgon, Kapchorwa, Uganda
Altitude - 1,700 - 2,100 masl
Roast Date - 24/1/2025
Variety - SL-14, SL-28 & Nyasaland
Process - Natural
Flavour Notes - Gingerbread, Granola, Blueberries
"Our washed lots exhibit classic typicality for the region, processing and varieties (or arabica). Like all our coffees the first thing that jumps out is how incredibly sweet it is (due to our unique approach to contracting around ripe picking). That sweetness is bolstered by juicy and vibrant acidity from the elevation and slow ripening of the cherries."
Origin - Mt. Elgon, Kapchorwa, Uganda
Altitude - 1,700 - 2,100 masl
Roast Date - 24/1/2025
Variety - SL-14, SL-28 & Nyasaland
Process - Washed
Flavour Notes - Honey, Stone fruit, Jasmine
Recipes
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Espresso - 9 bar Brew ratio - 1:2.2 (dry coffee : espresso liquid) Temp - 94 Deg C Time - 25-30 seconds. *Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time |
Espresso - 6 bar Brew ratio - 1:2.7 (dry coffee : espresso liquid) Temp - 94 Deg C Time - 25-30 seconds. *Adjust grind size to achieve the desired time |
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Pourover Temp - off the boil Ratio - 1:16 (dry coffee:water) Bloom - 30 seconds Flow rate - fast *Adjust grind size to achieve desired flow rate |
Aeropress Temp - off the boil Ratio - 1:16 (dry coffee : water) Bloom - 30 seconds Brew time - 90 seconds (including bloom) Press consistently over 15-20 seconds. |
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Stove top Ratio - 1 - 10 (dry coffee : water) |
