Exploring Ethiopian Heirloom Coffee Varieties
If you’re reading about Ethiopian coffee production, before long, you’ll start to see the word “heirloom”. While a true definition of the phrase is difficult ...read more
Nicholas Castellano is the Director of Coffee at Global Origins Inc, based in Los Angeles.
Collaboration In The Coffee Supply Chain In Latin America
We all know that 2020 has been an eventful year for the coffee industry. Logistical issues and widespread café closures – as a result of ...read more
Filter vs Espresso In The US And Europe
It’s no secret that the US and European coffee markets are vastly different. Both import and consume a huge amount of coffee. ICO consumption levels ...read more
How To Prevent Coffee Varieties From Being Misidentified
Every day, producers, traders, roasters, and consumers seek out different coffee varieties. Each variety has its own unique cup profile, among a number of other ...read more
Comparing Soft Drink And Coffee Consumption
Soft drinks (such as sodas and colas) are immensely popular all across the world. And while we know the market for coffee is similarly huge, ...read more
Responding To Coffee Overscoring Issues In Producing Countries
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the issue of coffee overscoring in producing countries. The feedback we received motivated us to dig ...read more
A Guide to Green Coffee Auctions
Green coffee auctions are a popular way to buy and sell green coffee on the international market. Not only do they often provide producers with ...read more
Tackling Unintentional Coffee Overscoring in Producing Countries
In the specialty coffee industry, high quality coffees are cupped and allocated a score by a tasting/grading professional or a Q grader. These scores act ...read more
Selling Coffee Online: A Guide For Roasters
You operate a successful roastery, providing a variety of carefully selected, high-quality roasts to a diverse range of customers. However, you’ve been thinking about expanding ...read more
Bourbon Coffee Variety: A Guide For Producers & Roasters
Arabica coffee is significant in specialty coffee production, with Bourbon being one of the varieties that takes centre stage. The World Coffee Research Organization (WCR) ...read more