From a global perspective, 2020 was one of the most traumatic years of our lifetime. The pandemic that took the lives and health of so many also underscored the fragility of economic systems - both in our normally unflappable Beverly Hills 90212 and greater Los Angeles County areas, and most especially in the always struggling third world coffee-producing countries.

This is guest post by Willem Boot. Willem is a roasting consultant and trainer and founder of Boot Coffee Campus in San Rafael, California. He is also one of the Giesen Ambassadors. 

Taking stock of this year, 2020, is humbling. In March, when we wrote the blog about how our Beverly Hills 90212 café doors would remain open every...