Specialty Coffee

Super El Niño threatens global coffee yields and grower stability

Sep

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Super El Niño threatens global coffee yields and grower stability

A predicted Super El Niño could slash coffee harvest projections by as much as one-fifth during critical flowering stages. This extreme weather pattern threatens more than just market prices, posing an existential risk to smallholder farmers who lack the capital to survive total crop failure.

Pact Coffees Sets New Price Record for Congolese Specialty Coffee

Sep

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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.

Processing innovation is elevating Liberica from commodity to specialty

Aug

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Processing innovation is elevating Liberica from commodity to specialty

Once dismissed as a woody, rubbery commodity used only in instant blends, Liberica is undergoing a radical sensory transformation. By applying precise anaerobic fermentation to its sugar-rich cherries, producers are unlocking vibrant notes of tropical fruit and honey.

Industry veterans predict resilience amidst specialty coffee’s growing pains

Aug

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Industry veterans predict resilience amidst specialty coffee’s growing pains

Global conglomerates are rapidly absorbing independent brands, threatening to dilute the transparency and community values that defined the third wave. While climate change jeopardizes entire harvests, a new generation of consumers is finally prioritizing supply chain health over low prices.

Vatche Moukhtarian Brings Chef-Driven Precision to Sanctuary Coffee Roasting

Aug

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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.

Aug

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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.

Emerging Varieties Are Challenging the Absolute Dominance of Gesha

Aug

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Emerging Varieties Are Challenging the Absolute Dominance of Gesha

The long-standing monopoly of Panamanian Gesha is finally cracking as new, unexpected varieties seize the top spots on world stages. From El Salvadoran Bernardina to the bold Malaysian Liberica, diverse landraces are proving that distinctiveness now outweighs brand recognition.

University of Florida Research Tests Arabica Viability in Subtropical Soils

Aug

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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.

The Barista League Returns to Atlanta With a New Format

Aug

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The Barista League Returns to Atlanta With a New Format

Forget perfect extraction math and sterile demonstrations because the next generation of coffee champions must master the art of conversation. Competitors in Atlanta will face simulated customers mid-set to prove they can balance high-stakes technical skill with genuine hospitality.

Congolese Microlots Offer Rare Specialty Opportunities Through New Auction

Aug

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Congolese Microlots Offer Rare Specialty Opportunities Through New Auction

The Democratic Republic of Congo is defying historical adversity by debuting its first anaerobic fermented microlots through a groundbreaking new auction. This rare opportunity allows roasters to access award-winning coffees produced by marginalized communities in the Kivu region.