How do specialty coffee roasters buy rare lots at auction?
Every year, there are plenty of green coffee auctions that take place in the specialty coffee industry. Whether in-person or virtual, these platforms provide producers...
Rachel is a contributor and barista from New Zealand. Always eager to learn more, her deep interest in coffee has led her to origin countries around the world. Her main interests are sustainability and connecting communities.
Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee
There are many actors involved in the coffee supply chain. From producers to traders to roasters to baristas, every industry professional adds value to the...
How can El Salvador leverage Pacamara coffee like Panama leveraged Gesha?
El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, spanning some 21,000km2. However, the country cultivates some of the most sought-after coffee varieties in the...
How has robusta production in Nicaragua developed in recent years?
Robusta accounts for approximately 30% to 40% of the global coffee supply; countries like Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia are the largest producers of robusta in...
Does coffee taste different as you get older?
There are many variables which influence how we perceive flavours in coffee, including brew temperature, water quality, and even altitude. However, we also know that...
Can coffee production in the Amazon be sustainable?
Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world. According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture, it will produce 62.6 million...
What is syphon brewing & how does it affect coffee extraction?
There are an ever-growing number of ways to prepare filter coffee, each of which has its own effect on flavour and texture. However, for the...
What makes coffee production in Okinawa unique?
According to the International Coffee Organisation, Japan is the third-largest consumer of coffee in the world, after the European Union and the US. In 2020/21,...
How can controlled fermentation processing methods enhance coffee flavour and quality?
In the specialty coffee industry, it’s no understatement that experimentally processed coffees have become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more producers are using...
How can coffee shops hire & retain long-term staff?
For many baristas and coffee shop staff, passion and interest are two of the biggest motivators to work in specialty coffee. However, just like many...
Umami flavours in coffee: What should you expect?
When talking about flavours in coffee, acidity, sweetness, and bitterness are all commonly discussed characteristics. However, in more recent years, coffee professionals have started to...