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January 21, 2026

Why higher coffee prices don't always mean higher quality

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February 26, 2026

How can we encourage more producers to grow specialty coffee?

Key takeaways Global specialty coffee demand is rising, pressuring producers to improve quality. Ageing farmer populations threaten the continuity of coffee production worldwide. Long-term buyer relationships enable producers to innovate and invest in farms. Direct trade and blockchain platforms help producers access fairer, wider markets. In its latest report, the USDA predicts that both global coffee production and consumption will reach record highs in 2025/26. Production is estimated at 178.8… read more

Key takeaways Global specialty coffee demand is rising, pressuring producers to improve quality. Ageing farmer populations threaten the continuity of coffee production worldwide. Long-term buyer relationships enable producers to innovate and invest in farms. Direct trade and blockchain platforms help… read more

November 20, 2015

Interview: What’s So Special About Pacamara?

The Pacamara varietal is unique. If people aren’t talking about its outstanding flavour and cup attributes, they’re talking about its distinctive size. But what’s the...

August 24, 2015

Arabica And Robusta: What’s The Difference?

Coffee’s has a rich, fascinating history. With third wave coffee, enthusiasts want to know about every step of its creation: the producers that manage the...

June 14, 2015

3 Factors Which Impact a Decision on Which Coffee Variety to Plant

Last time in Weekly Extraction, we talked about the approximate cost of planting a manzana of coffee (7,000 sq m). This week we’re going to...