February 8, 2017
More than Fair Trade - Cameroon Boyo & Mamé Noka Coffee Roaster
Be the CHANGE you wish to see in the world. The RIGHT coffee CHANGES everything. Direct Trade is the RIGHT way.
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Quentin.CastelBrussels
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02/27/2017
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€10,580
Out of €10,000
105 %
Supported by
More than Fair Trade - Cameroon Boyo & Mamé Noka Coffee Roaster
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I'm a social entrepreneur. I roast "specialty coffee" from direct trade with farmers at <a href="http://www.greenbizz.brussels" target="_blank">GreenbizzBrussels</a>. This allows us to have fair, natural and high-quality coffee in Brussels.</p>
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I need your help to: </p>
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<strong>Invest in the </strong><a href="http://www.cameroonboyo.com/faq/" target="_blank">Cameroon Boyo</a><strong> project. (</strong>small-holder family farms collective in Cameroon)</p>
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25% of the crowdfunding will go to the CAMEROON BOYO project.</p>
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<strong>DON'T FORGET... </strong></p>
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We drink 2 billion cups a day on our planet. For us, it is our morning ritual, our fuel to work, our source of heat in winter. But for farmers’ children coffee is much more: it is education, it is medicine when they are sick, food on the table, …. <strong>Coffee is the difference between poverty and enrichment. </strong>And progress is only possible when farmers have a quality crop and a decent place to sell it. </p>
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And that’s where I want to come in. I<strong> think coffee has the power to write a new story</strong>. It transforms a life of survival into a life of opportunity, a life of hope, a life of legacy. With coffee, <strong>we have the power to change the lives of future generations</strong>. </p>
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<strong>And that’s the story I want to co-write. Will you join me?</strong></p>
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<strong>Producers are the heart of what makes great coffee.</strong></p>
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Their skills, expertise and craftsmanship is the difference between mediocre coffee and coffee that is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. We rely on the producers for that pristine bean:</p>
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- The producers grow the coffee trees.</p>
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- They pick the cherry when it is perfectly ripe.</p>
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- They remove the outer fruit, leaving just the bean covered in a thin parchment.</p>
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- They rest the beans, let the beans develop into their full selves. </p>
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<strong>Direct Trade</strong></p>
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The overall <strong>objective of direct trade</strong> is to eliminate the power imbalances that exist in traditional supply chains. Farmers getting a <strong>lower price than they deserve</strong>. To counter this, direct trade is an approach taken <strong>to build mutually beneficial and respectful relationships</strong> between businesses and producers, <strong>by fairly distributing benefits and involving producers</strong> in decision making processes. </p>
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1) Some farmers only manage to produce <strong>250kg per hectare</strong>, when the yield <strong>could reach 2000kg</strong>. Low productivity puts <strong>the survival of the coffee production at risk</strong></p>
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2) Both pre-harvest and post-harvest practices<strong> fail to improve the quality </strong>of the coffee plants.</p>
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3) <strong>No central processing unit</strong> for the coffee beans, <strong>leading to inconsistent quality</strong>. Each farmer processes the coffee on their own farm (farm-washed coffee) which produces a coffee supply of varying quality. </p>
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Worldwide, one of the clearest self-identified issues facing producers of coffee is the low and unpredictable price they can sell raw coffee for. A lack of control as to what the market price will be once the harvest is complete is disempowering. The common market price falls below the cost of production at times. </p>
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One growing possible solution to low and tumultuous prices is the<strong> specialty coffee market</strong>, where roasters are happy to pay fixed <strong>prices for high-quality coffee</strong> with<strong> specific flavour characteristics</strong>, season on season, regardless of what the commodity market price swings to. In this scenario farmers can have some <strong>control over the price </strong>they are paid, as<strong> the price rises with the quality produced</strong>. </p>
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1) We want to improve productivity by <strong>planting new coffee trees</strong>. The most suitable coffee varieties are grown in tree nurseries and distributed to the farmers.</p>
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2) We introduce <strong>Good Agricultural Practices</strong> that aim to reduce the negative effects on the environment (soil, water, pesticides, etc.).</p>
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3) For fertilization,<strong> local compost based on coffee pulp</strong> and other ingredients is used</p>
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4) We set up a <strong>coffee lab to transfer knowledge</strong> about increasing production from farmer to farmer.</p>
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5) <strong>Building a micro washing station</strong>. The project will pilot the use of micro-washing stations which enable farmers to process coffee closer to where it is grown, as well as receive better market prices than selling the raw fruit. </p>
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<strong>That’s the story.</strong></p>
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<strong>Will you co-write this story? </strong></p>
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<strong>Join this new Coffee Community in Brussels - Bamenda</strong></p>
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<strong>Do you need m</strong><strong>ore info about the rewards? </strong><a href="https://sites.google.com/s/0B2KT-BEKR4sqU1ZpeGVXdTA5eEE/p/0B2KT-BEKR4sqYmtGcWtpOWhMSDQ/edit" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p>
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Allocation of funds
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My wife and I have invested all our savings in the project since October 2015: </p>
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1) Installation of electricity, gas and water in the workshop,</p>
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2) Installation of furniture in the workshop,</p>
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3) Probat Roasting Machine,</p>
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4) Espresso Machine La Marzocco,</p>
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5) Espresso Grinder Mahlkönig,</p>
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6) Bulk Grinder Mahlkönig,</p>
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7) Small equipment (scales, kettles, coffee makers ...),</p>
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8) Packaging,</p>
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9) 1 tonne of green beans from several farms: Brazil - Fazenda Rainha da Paz Nicaragua - Finca La Argentina Tanzania - Tweega AA Cameroon - Boyo Project</p>
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10) Cash for the first months of rent of the workshop,</p>
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11) Etc. </p>
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<img alt="Q3-1484688178" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/384808/Q3-1484688178.jpg"> Now that everything is in place and operational since April 2016, we want to continue the adventure and initiate "<strong>the next step</strong>". </p>
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To be able to pay <strong>our farmers a premium price</strong> but especially in time and hour to avoid them problems of "cash flow".</p>
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Ultimately, we want to set-up a system where we <strong>pay farmers in three stages: before harvest, during harvest and after harvest</strong>. <strong>This is why we ask you to participate and collaborate in our project through this crowdfunding campaign.</strong> <img alt="Q21-1484688358" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/384810/Q21-1484688358.jpg"> </p>
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As said above 25% will be invested in the Cameroon Boyo the other part will be invested in Mamé Noka.</p>
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It will also be used to:</p>
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- pay the service of KissKissBankBank [5%]</p>
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- pay the transaction costs [3%]</p>
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- pay the VAT of each reward [6% or 21%]</p>
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- pay your rewards</p>
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The rest will be funds that I will use for:</p>
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- treasury</p>
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- a stock of green beans</p>
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- additional machines</p>
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- coffee bicycle</p>
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The micro washing station will be used by the producers to wash the ripened coffee cherries and remove the outer layers so that the beans inside can be <strong>dried on drying tables in the sun</strong>. This process is no different from that used for decades by the coffee growers to produce parchment coffee beans, except that the micro washing stations will <strong>do the job better and work much faster</strong> – and consequently produce a significant <strong>improvement in coffee quality</strong>.</p>
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Sorting, pulping, fermentation, washing, and drying are key steps in maintaining or <strong>developing flavours</strong> in coffee. There are many aspects to be controlled or manipulated throughout this processing that is very difficult to achieve without financial investment, time, and knowledge. The old ways were so poor that even the highest quality cherries could be reduced to the lowest grade coffee beans. But until now there has been no alternative to the old ways. </p>
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There is also a real possibility that the<strong> improvement in quality</strong> will elevate Boyo to become some of the best quality coffee in the world. This will of course take time and involve more than the installation of washing stations. <strong>The growers will also have to improve their cultivation techniques and we will need to speed up the buying and processing cycle</strong>. But at least they have an inherently<strong> high quality product</strong>. The direct trade model results in <strong>more money for the farmers</strong>, and <strong>better quality coffee for the consumers</strong>. Helping individual farmers improve their sustainable farming practices <strong>wouldn’t be possible through the alternative, fair trade model</strong>, which doesn’t allow for individual transactions, and often results in lesser-quality coffee.</p>
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We want to improve productivity by planting new coffee trees. The most suitable coffee varieties are grown in tree nurseries and distributed to the farmers.</p>
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The micro washing station will be used by the producers to wash the ripened coffee cherries and remove the outer layers so that the beans inside can be dried on drying tables in the sun.</p>
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<img alt="Cash_to_sustain-1484690698" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/384820/Cash_to_Sustain-1484690698.jpg"></p>
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Unfortunately the reality of a start-up company can be hard. If I want my project to sustain and therefore keeping a collaborative trade relation with the Cameroon Boyo Farmers I need a sufficient amount of treasury to sustain and develop a team. (investing in <strong>Stock of green beans</strong>, <strong>additional machines</strong>, <strong>hire people</strong>,...)</p>
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Otherwise all efforts will be in vain...</p>
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<strong>THE ICING ON THE CAKE... :)</strong></p>
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<strong>Why a Mobile Espresso Bar?</strong></p>
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1) We do not yet have enough visibility in Brussels for Mamé Noka and the Cameroon Boyo Coffee, because we only have a production workshop and no bar,</p>
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2) You will have good coffee, just invite us to the right "spot"!</p>
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3) This will make one car less in traffic jams,</p>
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4) The reduction of our ecological footprint is one of the objectives of Mamé Noka,</p>
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5) Our barista will be in great shape! And a Barista means <strong>creating a job in Brussels</strong>.</p>
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6) Admit that you too, you want to ride with this bicycle?!</p>
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7) I will borrow it willingly for holidays with my small family ... :) </p>
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<strong>Some partners...</strong></p>
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Rewards
€5
- 6 contributions
Each counterparty will receive a "Mamé Noka" LOTTERY TICKET, draw for a coffee gadget at the "PARTY" to which you're invited and you'll be thanked!
Quentin will shout your name, on the Place Poelaert in Brussels, thanking you warmly! You will be listed on our "Supported by" page.
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€15
- 2 contributions
MEET & GREET!
We'll organise a lecture with Matti FONCHA de founder of the Cameroon Boyo project.
After the lecture you can drink coffee and take a selfie with Matti!
Estimated delivery: June 2017
€20
- 14 contributions
We’ll pop a sign around a coffee tree branch with any name and message you want on it. You'll receive a digital photo of this for you to print out & display somewhere prominent.
Estimated delivery: June 2017
€35
- 10 contributions
Coffee Workshop for individuals.
How can you make good coffee at home?
I explain and transfer my knowledge...
Workshop +/-2h.
You go home with 250g of coffee.
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€50
- 28 contributions
COFFEE BOX 500g
We are working on a reusable coffee box as an alternative for the current packaging. You'll get the prototype filled with 500g of coffee.
Estimated delivery: June 2017
€55
- 1 contribution
- NEW - !! COFFEE FOR LIFE !! Once a year you can come to the roastery to get 250g of coffee. And this for your whole life!
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€84
- 15 contributions
250g / month for 1 year [Subscription].
You can choose a specialty coffee from our offer list, we can adjust our roast or grinding if needed.
For shipping with Bpost see below.*
Estimated delivery: March 2017
€99
- 8 contributions
- NEW - !! COFFEE FOR LIFE !! Once a year you can come to the roastery to get 500g of coffee. And this for your whole life!
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€100
- 4 contributions
You'll get a piece of craft from cameroon. It can be, custom designed!
Example: coffee themed batik panels, pottery coffee service cup and pot set; the possibilities are endless...
Estimated delivery: September 2017
€125
- 2 contributions
YOUR COFFEE BLEND!
"Coffee Afficionado".
This a coffee roasting workshop (max. 2h) where we will roast 1 batch (single origin or blend).
You'll go home with 4.5kg of coffee roasted by you!
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€198
- 5 contributions
!! COFFEE FOR LIFE !!
Once a year you can come to the roastery to get 1kg of coffee.
And this for your whole life!
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€250
- 3 contributions
TEAM COFFEE WORKSHOP
for +/-10 persons.
Come with your friends, family or colleagues for a barista course for starters. (+/- 2h)
€252
- 1 contribution
1kg / month for 1 year [Subscription]
You can choose a specialty coffee from our offer list, we can adjust our roast or grinding if needed. For shipping with Bpost see below.*
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€500
- 1 contribution
YOUR BLEND!
"Deeply committed to coffee"
This a coffee roasting workshop (+/-3h) for individuals or small groups where we will roast 4 batches (single origin or blend). You'll go home with 18kg of coffee roasted by you!
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€650
COFFEE EVENT
I come with a second barista at your party for a coffee service (max. 200 persons). We bring the coffee, milk, machines and our skills. You bring the coffee enthousiasts!
Estimated delivery: May 2017
€650
- 2 contributions
250 TREES
You gain naming rights & input on processing on a new 250 tree lot. The first season you get 30kg of coffee and as a bonus you're offered first pick each season.
Estimated delivery: January 2020
€1,250
500 TREES
You gain naming rights & input on processing on a new 500 tree lot. The first season you get 60kg of coffee and as a bonus you're offered first pick each season.
Estimated delivery: January 2020
€1,490
YOUR BLEND!
B.I.G. ADDICTION TO COFFEE
[54kg]
YOUR BLEND! "Deeply committed to coffee" This a coffee roasting workshop (+/-5h) for individuals or small groups where we will roast 12 batches (single origin or blend). You'll go home with 54kg of coffee roasted by you!
Estimated delivery: April 2017
€2,400
1000 TREES.
You gain naming rights & input on processing on a new 1000 tree lot. The first season you get 120kg of coffee and as a bonus you're offered first pick each season.
Estimated delivery: May 2020
€6,000
!! COWABUNGA!!
I'll bring you (and your partner) personally to Cameroon!
We'll fly to Cameroon and we'll visit the Boyo region while meeting the farmers.
Estimated delivery: January 2018