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Ultra-rare coffee varieties: How they rise and fall
It all started with Gesha. In 2004, Hacienda la Esmeralda entered one of its Gesha varieties into the annual Best of Panama auction. It sold for US $21/lb – a world record at the time – and the industry was introduced to a coffee like none it had ever experienced before. Although some Geshas still fetch eye-watering prices – like the 96.5 point washed Carmen Estate Gesha which sold for… read more
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January 1, 2024
Ultra-rare coffee varieties: How they rise and fall
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October 11, 2023
Pink Bourbon: a new darling of specialty coffee?
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September 27, 2023
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Time after time at the World Barista Championship, competitors have been using more exclusive and…
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How can you minimise the environmental impact of green coffee storage?
There are a number of factors to consider when storing green coffee. Understandably, preserving freshness…
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How long does green coffee stay fresh for?
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Can you freeze green coffee?
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The rise of ecommerce in the coffee industry
Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. According to Statista, by…
September 15, 2022
Exploring the impact of long-term sustainable coffee sourcing
Over the past several years, global coffee consumption has been increasing. In the International Coffee…
August 15, 2022
Certifications and direct trade in the coffee industry
In recent years, direct trade has become increasingly prominent in specialty coffee. The idea is…
March 14, 2022
What is past crop coffee & how can you use it?
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October 17, 2023
A Puerto Rican coffee has broken the 90-point barrier – but is there a future for its specialty coffee sector?
The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has been growing coffee since the 1730s. By the…
August 23, 2023
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…
March 15, 2023
Will Nepal produce more specialty coffee in the future?
Nepal is a small landlocked country in South Asia, which sits between India and Tibet.…
February 14, 2023
How is specialty coffee produced in Liberia?
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How much do competition coffees cost?
Since its inception in 2000, the World Barista Championship has showcased some of the most…
May 23, 2023
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…
April 18, 2023
How has technology helped to democratise green coffee trading?
Over the past century, the coffee industry has evolved in a number of different ways.…
March 22, 2023
Relationships are about more than just paying a good price for specialty coffee
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How are certifications used to market coffee?
Certifications have long been an effective means of establishing higher social, economic, and environmental standards…
August 29, 2023
Can experimental processing help coffee producers overcome challenges at origin?
In recent years, specialty coffee’s fixation on experimental processing methods has only continued to grow…
July 3, 2023
How can producers & roasters develop specific flavour profiles for specialty coffee?
In today’s ever-changing specialty coffee sector, there are many different variables which affect a coffee’s…
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