The identity politics of coffee

Sometimes it’s easy to spot cultural appropriation. Despite increasing awareness of the potential harm in borrowing symbols, traditions or language from a culture that isn’t one’s own,
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Coffee in the time of Trump

With unconventional positions on trade, regulation, and climate change being proposed during the 2016 US Presidential campaign, it’s reasonable to assume that many players in the
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Peru’s perfect storm

More than 1 million people visit the magnificent Machu Picchu ruins every year. But just 10 kilometres away, following the infamous Salkantay trekking trail, there is a small
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