The language of specialty coffee: Is it still relevant?
It was in 1974 that Erna Knutsen coined the term “specialty coffee” to describe more unique and higher-quality coffees grown in microclimates. And she changed...
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Judging coffee competitions is challenging – and organisers need to recognise that
As an industry, when we talk about coffee championships, our focus is often towards the competitors. And rightly so – these coffee professionals can end...
How can the coffee industry support communities in Maui?
In early August 2023, a number of wildfires broke out in Hawaii – predominantly on the island of Maui. Referred to as “the Hawaii Firestorm”...
Could Sri Lanka produce more specialty coffee in the future?
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island nation in South Asia situated off the southern tip of India. As far back as the...
Why is soil health so crucial to regenerative agriculture in coffee production?
Now more than ever, climate change is one of the most pressing issues affecting the future of the global coffee industry. A 2023 study suggests...
How is coffee culture changing in Kazakhstan?
Located in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth-largest country by land area. Despite its size, however, the country has...
Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?
Nepal is a small landlocked country in South Asia, which sits between India and Tibet. The country’s landscape is incredibly diverse, and is home to...
How are Indian coffee farmers recovering after recent storms?
According to statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture, India’s 2022/23 coffee production will increase by 3.8% to 5.74 million 60kg bags. This makes...