What does the Durian fruit have to do with coffee?
Spoiler: it has to do more with Robusta than with Specialty Arabica. Still, an interesting interplay of seemingly unrelated agricultural products.
Coffee Sourcing
Role of a Specialty Coffee Importer
A specialty coffee importer plays a crucial role in the coffee supply chain connecting specialty coffee producers and specialty coffee roasters.
Green Coffee Defects
Green, unroasted coffee beans can exhibit various defects that affect their quality and flavor. These defects can arise during the growing, harvesting, processing, or storage of coffee beans.
Impact of El Niño climate pattern on coffee production
El Niño events can contribute to short-term fluctuations in coffee production and quality, posing challenges for coffee growers and impacting global coffee supply and prices.
Sourcing green coffee directly
The process of buying and receiving green raw coffee involves several steps, from assessing coffee samples to finalizing the purchase.
Direct trade not as it seems
Direct trade may offer numerous advantages, but it also has some shortcomings that buyers and producers should be aware of.
Specialty coffee Sourcing 101
Successful coffee sourcing involves identifying high-quality coffee beans that meet specific flavor profiles and quality standards.