What key data do roasters need to know when sourcing coffee?
With an ever-increasing demand for transparency from conscious consumers, sustainability reporting is becoming more prominent in the coffee industry. This…
Green Coffee Buying
Why starting specialty coffee at 84 points would pose more challenges than solutions
Quality is an integral part of specialty coffee. The SCA’s 100-point scale has been the industry standard for 24 years,…
Selling coffee based on origin or flavour isn’t so straightforward
Coffee pricing is complicated. There are many factors that influence how coffee is sold, including supply and demand, quality, weather…
Market data shows micro lots aren’t going out of style – however, demand is shifting
Specialty coffee’s proclivity for micro lots is well known. As single origin coffees gained prominence in the industry, ensuring traceability…
Maximising coffee’s impact: Why retaining value at origin through direct trade matters
The concept of “direct trade” has become synonymous with specialty coffee. Often used in marketing to show that brands care…
Has demand for 84 to 86-point coffees changed in recent years?
Specialty coffee denotes a score of 80 or more points on the Specialty Coffee Association scale, with various grades indicating…