How does the timing of capital affect coffee farmers?
As with any agricultural commodity, capital and access to finance are essential for coffee farmers.…
On farms across the Bean Belt, the emergence of white, fragrant flowers is a key stage in the life cycle process of coffee plants. By looking at these flowers, farmers can determine how productive their coffee plants will be that season – and prepare for the months ahead accordingly. Depending on geographical location and climatic conditions, the blooming season begins at different times. One thing, however, is for sure: the… read more
As with any agricultural commodity, capital and access to finance are essential for coffee farmers.…
According to statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture, India’s 2022/23 coffee production will…
Robusta accounts for approximately 30% to 40% of the global coffee supply; countries like Vietnam,…
On farms across the Bean Belt, the emergence of white, fragrant flowers is a key…
There’s no doubt that experimental processing methods have changed the trajectory of specialty coffee. Traditionally,…
In the specialty coffee industry, it’s no understatement that experimentally processed coffees have become increasingly…
Within the specialty coffee market, there are a growing number of more exclusive and highly-prized…
According to the International Coffee Organisation, Kenya produced 775,000 60kg bags of coffee in 2020…
Over the past few years, there has been a growing trend of using rare coffee…
There are a number of factors to consider when storing green coffee. Understandably, preserving freshness…
How green coffee is stored is key to cup quality. Good storage maintains the cup…
Green coffee beans are sensitive to a number of external factors, such as moisture and…
Between 2014 and 2021, global ecommerce sales grew by over 269%. According to Statista, by…
Over the past several years, global coffee consumption has been increasing. In the International Coffee…
In recent years, direct trade has become increasingly prominent in specialty coffee. The idea is…
Nepal is a small landlocked country in South Asia, which sits between India and Tibet.…
Liberia is a West African country which borders Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Cote d’Ivoire, as…
Togo (also known as the Togolese Republic) is a small country located in the Gulf…
Since its inception in 2000, the World Barista Championship has showcased some of the most…
Every year, there are plenty of green coffee auctions that take place in the specialty…
Over the past century, the coffee industry has evolved in a number of different ways.…
El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, spanning some 21,000km2. However, the country…
In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which…
Across the Bean Belt, the vast majority of coffee farmers sell their coffee (either as…