Specialty Coffee

Tim Wendelboe Leads Europe’s Best Shops List in Brussels

Jul

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Tim Wendelboe Leads Europe’s Best Shops List in Brussels

While Oslo’s Tim Wendelboe secured the top spot in Europe’s inaugural best shops list, the real story is the rapid expansion of craft culture into Bulgaria and Estonia. This shifting geography proves that specialty coffee is no longer a niche club for just a few select cities.

Ugandan Producers Shatter Pricing Records via New Auction Model

Jul

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Coffee FactsArabica Coffee, M-Cultivo, Mountain Harvest, Specialty Coffee, Ugandan Coffee

Ugandan Producers Shatter Pricing Records via New Auction Model

A single lot of Natural Geisha coffee from Uganda recently commanded a staggering $350 per kilogram at a groundbreaking specialty auction. This historic shift marks the end of commodity reliance as local producers finally seize control over their own global market value.

Transparency Gaps in the 2026 Coffee Barometer Reveal Industry Opacity

Jul

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Transparency Gaps in the 2026 Coffee Barometer Reveal Industry Opacity

While specialty coffee promises better livelihoods, capsule coffee returns a mere 6% of retail value to farmers compared to 24% for ground varieties. Most global roasters now hide behind proprietary standards to mask a total lack of transparency regarding their actual pricing structures.

I Love Coffee Group Is Redefining Inclusion Through Specialty Coffee

Jul

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I Love Coffee Group Is Redefining Inclusion Through Specialty Coffee

With unemployment rates for Deaf adults in South Africa reaching a staggering 80%, most see only a barrier to entry. The I Love Coffee Group is rewriting that narrative by making hard-of-hearing individuals the backbone of an award-winning global coffee empire.

Global shifts define the week in specialty coffee

Jul

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Global shifts define the week in specialty coffee

The specialty coffee landscape is splitting between massive international expansions and high-margin wellness blends infused with collagen and creatine. While regional powerhouses scale globally, major players like Panera Bread are overhauling subscription models to protect profitability.

Specialty coffee arrives on the Croatian coast

Jul

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Specialty coffee arrives on the Croatian coast

The era of mediocre hotel brews is fading across Croatia's Adriatic coast as a sophisticated wave of specialty roasters takes hold. From Split to the islands, meticulous baristas are transforming morning rituals into an art form with precise single-origin beans.

UC Davis is quietly becoming a specialty coffee powerhouse

Jul

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UC Davis is quietly becoming a specialty coffee powerhouse

UC Davis is home to the only degree program in the United States dedicated specifically to coffee science. With a new massive research facility and a booming local cafe scene, this campus town is actively defining the future of specialty coffee.

Ethiopian beans dominate the 2026 Good Food Awards

Jul

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Ethiopian beans dominate the 2026 Good Food Awards

Ethiopian beans have officially taken center stage as the dominant force behind the 2026 Good Food Awards coffee winners. This shift toward East African profiles signals a massive market appetite for the bright, floral complexities that define the region's best harvests.

Jul

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Coffee FactsCoffee Brewing, Flavor Profiles, Low Acid Coffee, Roast Levels, Specialty Coffee

The flavor trade-off of low acid coffee

Many consumers seeking low-acid coffee are actually chasing a reduction in perceived tartness rather than a true change in chemical pH. This pursuit often leads to a frustrating paradox where you trade vibrant, complex flavors for a cup that feels flat and uninspired.

Surin’s specialty coffee scene is quietly thriving

Jul

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Surin’s specialty coffee scene is quietly thriving

Surin is shedding its reputation as just a silk and rice hub to become Thailand's next unexpected specialty coffee destination. From traditional rice mill architecture to world-class roasting, these hidden sanctuaries are redefining the country's caffeine landscape.