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A Taste of Kenya’s Coffee Legacy at Fairview Estate

Mar

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A Taste of Kenya’s Coffee Legacy at Fairview Estate

Here’s something to stir your curiosity: A Kenyan coffee estate is redefining how the world tastes its beans. Fairview Coffee Estate, nestled in the misty Central Highlands, isn’t just a farm—it’s a living archive of Kenya’s coffee history, where SL28 Arabica beans are cultivated with the precision of a master artisan. For over a century, this 117-year-old estate has been a cornerstone of Kenyan coffee, now guided by Michael Warui, a leader whose career spans continents and industries. His journey from corporate consultant to coffee estate director is a testament to the power of passion and purpose. Fairview’s story is…

Coffee Industry Moves: Women Empowerment and Major Mergers

Mar

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Coffee Industry Moves: Women Empowerment and Major Mergers

Pour yourself a cup for this one: The coffee world is shifting—women are leading the charge, and mergers are shaking up the market. From solidarity campaigns to billion-dollar deals, the specialty coffee scene is redefining itself. March’s headlines reveal a dual focus: uplifting women in the supply chain and rethinking ownership structures. Klatch Coffee is doubling down on gender equity by donating 20% of March sales from its Mujeres de Café line to Grounds For Health, a nonprofit tackling women’s health crises in coffee-growing regions. The initiative, tied to El Salvador’s Lucia Ortiz, isn’t just symbolic—it’s a financial lifeline for…

Competitions Forged a New Standard for Coffee Equipment Care

Mar

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Competitions Forged a New Standard for Coffee Equipment Care

Real talk: The world’s top baristas didn’t always obsess over spotless machines. For years, coffee competitions treated equipment maintenance as an afterthought—until sponsors like Cafetto changed the game. Now, clean grinders, pristine espresso machines, and spotless steam wands are non-negotiable. This shift wasn’t accidental. It was a direct result of competitions demanding excellence, forcing baristas to treat equipment care as a performance-critical skill. The World Barista Championship, once a small event in Monaco with just 17 competitors, has grown into a global spectacle. Today’s competitors face scrutiny from millions watching live streams, their every move dissected. Yet the real transformation…

When Coffee Roasters Team Up, It’s About More Than Just Beans

Mar

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When Coffee Roasters Team Up, It’s About More Than Just Beans

This might just change your routine: Specialty coffee isn’t just about the bean anymore. As the category evolves into a cultural force, roasters are redefining collaboration as a strategic move—not just a marketing gimmick. From cross-category partnerships with fashion and music icons to head-to-head collaborations between rivals, the coffee world is proving that teamwork beats isolation. Collaboration isn’t just about sharing a cup. It’s about embedding coffee into broader narratives. Brands like Grind, born in Shoreditch’s design-centric scene, use partnerships to transcend coffee culture. A collaboration with Hello Kitty or SoHo House isn’t just a limited-edition release—it’s a cultural gateway.…

The Flavor-First Strategy to Bring More People into Specialty Coffee

Mar

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The Flavor-First Strategy to Bring More People into Specialty Coffee

The coffee industry is booming, but specialty coffee still struggles to reach mainstream audiences. The answer lies in a simple truth: people don’t care about complexity—they care about flavor. While global production and consumption hit record highs in 2025/26, specialty coffee’s growth isn’t just about numbers. It’s about creating connections through taste, not jargon. The USDA reports that specialty consumption in the U.S. hit a 14-year high last year, outpacing traditional coffee. Yet, the gap between knowing what makes specialty coffee exceptional and helping others appreciate it remains wide. Specialty coffee’s challenge isn’t just about education—it’s about hospitality. Baristas often…

Luckin’s Bold Move: Blue Bottle Acquisition and Coffee Trade Shifts

Mar

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Luckin’s Bold Move: Blue Bottle Acquisition and Coffee Trade Shifts

This might just change your routine: Centurium Capital’s reported $400M acquisition of Blue Bottle signals a seismic shift in coffee’s global power dynamics. The deal, still unconfirmed, would see Luckin take control of Blue Bottle’s physical cafés while Nestlé retains its packaged goods arm. It’s a strategic play for Luckin, which has expanded to 31,040 stores globally, to bypass the time and cost of building a premium brand from scratch. The move echoes mid-2010s trends where giants like Nestlé bought specialty roasters to crack the premium segment—a tactic now reversed, with Luckin leveraging Blue Bottle’s reputation to scale faster. Meanwhile,…

The Grocery Store Tea Bag That Every Expert Swears By

Mar

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The Grocery Store Tea Bag That Every Expert Swears By

Here's what you need to know: The best grocery store tea bags don’t just rely on convenience—they’re crafted with care. While pre-packaged options are tempting for their ease, many fall short with low-quality leaves or artificial additives that ruin the flavor. For tea drinkers who crave consistency without the hassle, a few key factors can elevate your brew from mediocre to memorable. After consulting three experts—ranging from a tea educator to a dietitian—there’s one brand that consistently rises above the rest. The first rule? Don’t ignore the packaging. “If the boxes look dusty or crushed, the tea is likely stale,”…

Matcha’s Global Rise: Japan’s Green Tea Surpasses Expectations

Mar

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Matcha’s Global Rise: Japan’s Green Tea Surpasses Expectations

Real talk: Japan’s green tea is rewriting the rules. Demand for matcha surged 98% in 2025, hitting 72.1 billion yen ($463 million) in sales—a staggering leap that’s reshaping global tea markets. Exports hit 12,613 metric tons, a 43% spike that marks the first time Japan’s tea exports have cracked 10,000 tons in 71 years. This isn’t just a blip—it’s a seismic shift driven by matcha’s meteoric rise. The numbers tell a story of scarcity and demand. Japan’s export price for green tea now stands at 5,716 yen per kilogram, up 86% in five years. Yet, this is just the beginning.…

The Spice & Tea Exchange’s Matcha Collection: A Flavorful Revelation

Mar

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The Spice & Tea Exchange’s Matcha Collection: A Flavorful Revelation

Matcha isn’t just a trend anymore—it’s a cultural phenomenon. Once confined to Zen rituals and Japanese ceremonies, it’s now a staple in lattes, desserts, and even ice cream. But its reputation for bitterness and earthiness has kept many from embracing it. Until now. After tasting every matcha powder from The Spice & Tea Exchange, I’m convinced the powder’s potential is far greater than its reputation suggests. The key lies in understanding its grades. Ceremonial matcha, the highest quality, is delicate and best enjoyed plain. Daily grade is more robust, ideal for lattes, while culinary grade is savory and suited for…

Green Tea as a Daily Ritual: My Week-Long Experiment Revealed

Mar

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Green Tea as a Daily Ritual: My Week-Long Experiment Revealed

Let’s talk about the quiet power of green tea. For a week, I swapped my tea rotation for a single leaf—Mao Feng from Tea Pigs—and tracked how it reshaped my body’s rhythm. The result? A blend of subtle shifts and unexpected clarity. The first thing I noticed was energy. Unlike coffee’s sharp jolt, green tea delivered a steady, almost meditative alertness. No crash, no jitters—just a calm focus that lingered through my workday. My digestion followed suit, feeling slower and more settled, as if my system had found a new baseline. But the most profound change was mental. Brewing the…