Harvesting coffee is either done by hand or machine, depending on a farm’s size and terrain. But it’s not as easy as it may sound

There are seemingly countless factors that can affect the quality and flavor of coffee in the cup, and everyone along each step of the chain

As the coffee industry develops and grows, producers and researchers continue to innovate and push boundaries in regards to processing and fermentation. The end goal

Did you know that Brazil is one of the largest coffee producers in the world? Knowing a little more about the origin of this story

Coffee is a drink prepared from roasted, ground, and brewed coffee beans. Coffee is produced from the seed of the coffee plant, which is from

You might have heard of terroir in wine. Did you know that terroir is also used to describe coffee? In this post, you’ll learn what

The coffee belt refers to the equatorial regions of the earth where coffee is most easily grown—between 25 degrees north of the equator and 30

Today, the idea of a coffee house brings to mind a cozy place that serves gourmet coffee and espresso drinks, with couches to lounge in

Have you ever looked at the tasting notes for a coffee and wondered how on earth they come up with that stuff? Well, it’s not

Latte art is one of the most recognisable symbols of coffee culture. Research shows that the number of “photogenic” coffee posts on Instagram have increased

Some botanical aspects The coffee plants are shrubs or trees cultivated in tropical regions and belonging to the genus Coffea of the Rubiaceae family. There are

COFFEE AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The first mention of coffee in the US dates back to 1668. It was brought to New Amsterdam (now New

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, the COP26 climate summit’s first major deal among 100 world leaders involved a commitment to end or reverse deforestation by 2030.

21 interesting coffee facts might be just the odd tidbits needed to impress everyone at the next trivia contest, or they could be used as

Local coffee shop constantly out of your favorite ingredient lately? Can’t find what you’re looking for at the store? Packages arriving late?  The problem might

NEW YORK: Disruptions to transportation of coffee around the world, caused by container shortages and port congestion, will likely keep coffee prices high for a longer

When the coffee plant was introduced to Brazil in the 1700s, legend has it via a cunning bit of bio-espionage, it flourished. Francisco de Melo

Supply woes from Brazil to Vietnam sent coffee prices to a seven-year high with poor weather, shipping snarls and soaring fertilizer costs threatening to curb

A Japanese-Brazilian is Brazilian citizen with Japanese ascendants. The use of the term Nikkei is currently used to name the Japanese and their descendants. The

Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages worldwide. Part of its appeal has been attributed to the fact that coffee has a higher caffeine

The SCA scoring protocol was created in 1982 to differentiate specialty from commercial (conventional) coffee. The assessment is 0-100 points and specialty coffees are above

The coffee bean goes through several stages until it becomes the drink that everyone knows. One of these steps is called “roasting,” which is the

Specialty coffees in Espírito Santo (ES), Brazil, have been granted a Geographical Indication by the Capixaba Institute for Research, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension (Incaper).

At the Chapadão farm, the entire process is carried out with the family. Ciro Sousa, 70 years old, is the producer in charge. He runs

Currently, more than 80% of international trade is done by ships and sea freight costs directly affect the price of different types of goods, such

The climate was not very favorable for coffee production in 2020. Besides having a long period without rain, the beginning of flowering — which normally

The story of the Tudela family with coffee began in the mid-70s with two brothers (Diogo Tudela’s father and uncle), in Paraná, a state in

To share Clayton’s story, we first need to tell the story of the Mapelli family. It started back in 1888, when three Italians came to

The coffee fermentation process can take place in two ways: aerobic, with the presence of oxygen, and anaerobic, without the presence of oxygen. The anaerobic

Rodrigo Mundim, the owner of Araras Lugar Anil farm, has been in the coffee business for over 25 years. He has been working in this

To start discussing the 4th wave of coffee consumption, we need to look back on the first three waves, widely known in the coffee market.

According to the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA), the consumption of specialty coffee has been growing day by day. This makes producers increasingly specialize in

Strength in and out of the fields: women make a difference in the specialty coffee market — from their carefulness in strip picking to the

The Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC) is considered the most respected research and development agro-agency in the country. Its main objectives are to conduct research

Founded in 1887 by Emperor D. Pedro II, the Agronomic Institute of Campinas (IAC) is a research institute of the São Paulo Agribusiness Technology Agency,

According to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (ABIC), the consumption of specialty coffees grows between 15% and 20% per year, six times more than the

As a way to recognize and encourage coffee production, several awards have been created for this purpose. These are local, national and even international events