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Pact Coffees Sets New Price Record for Congolese Specialty Coffee

Pact Coffees Sets New Price Record for Congolese Specialty Coffee

Pact Coffees has shattered records by paying a staggering $55.50 per kilogram for an experimental lot of Congolese specialty coffee. This historic sale of the first anaerobic coffee from the DRC signals a massive shift in value for producers in this emerging frontier.
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Natural disasters and award season shape the global coffee landscape

Natural disasters and award season shape the global coffee landscape

Recent earthquakes in Colombia and Indonesia have sent shockwaves through the global supply chain, threatening critical exports from major producing regions. While traders navigate these logistical bottlenecks, the industry is simultaneously shifting focus toward upcoming international excellence...
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Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Hidden behind industrial pallets and roasting equipment, a new Clovis tasting lounge offers a speakeasy escape from specialty coffee snobbery. Chef Vatche Moukhtarian uses custom visual aids to replace intimidating jargon with approachable flavor cues for every guest.
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Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Hidden behind an industrial warehouse in Clovis lies a sophisticated tasting lounge featuring leather ottomans and brass lamps. Chef Vatche Moukhtarian uses specialized visual coasters to strip away intimidating coffee jargon and make sensory evaluation accessible for everyone.
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University of Florida Research Tests Arabica Viability in Subtropical Soils

University of Florida Research Tests Arabica Viability in Subtropical Soils

While Florida's subtropical climate can yield impressive coffee harvests, the cherries currently struggle to develop the high sugar levels required for specialty status. This research explores whether these unique soils can eventually produce a cup that rivals established global origins.
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