Did you know… Issue 13

Professional coffee tasters start their day by “cupping”, that is, tasting a long row of coffees.  Each glass or cup contains a different coffee sample and all are arranged in order of taste, with the lighter, brighter coffees first and the heavier, darker ones down the line. The cupping room itself is not very cozy; much like a medical facility and the conversation amongst the tasters is abrupt and efficient.  Tasters are able to tell the difference between brews. The key is to have regular, consistent exposure to different coffees.

Berendo supports & sponsors Gabriel on his ascent up Mount Everest !

Berendo is proud to sponsor Gabriel on his expedition on Everest and the goal is to raise funds against Juvenile Arthritis.

On March 30^th, Gabriel left Montreal for his 5^th expedition on Everest and plans to do his final ascent around May 17^th, weather conditions permitting.

(Picture taken of Berendo’s products by Gabriel upon his arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal)

During the two months of his expedition, Gabriel will enjoy his LE Berendo’s espresso and Berendo sugar, two products that are fair trade and organic and will also enjoy the fine Inuit herbal teas Northern Deligths and Berendo’s hot chocolate.

This time around Gabriel is planning to climb the North Face of Everest, hoping to be the first Canadian to have climbed both sides of Everest. At the same time, Gabriel is raising funds for Juvenile Arthritis in order to allow children who have this disease to participate in a one week summer camp. Gabriel is bringing a photo of Kamille with him to the summit.  Kamille is the child with Juvenile Arthritis who is inspiring Gabriel on his trek.

We invite you to play the video and hear for yourself what motivates Gabriel on this current expedition.

Gabriel and Kamille (only in French at the present time)

The fund raiser will generate one cent per meter walked.  Everest is 8,847 meters in altitude. If you wish to donate to this cause, Berendo invites you to go to the following link and follow Gabriel’s progress for this fund raiser.

Contribution to Juvenile Athritis

At the same time, you may wish to follow Gabriel’s expedition directly from his website: www.gabrielfilippi.com

Good luck Gabriel, we are following your expedition meter by meter  !

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