Introducing climate-resilient coffee hybrids in Vietnam
The USDA’s Coffee: World Markets and Trade report, published in June 2021, predicts that global coffee production figures in 2021/22 will fall by 6.2% compared...
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The story of Gesha is a remarkable one. According to World Coffee Research, this highly sought-after variety was initially found in the forests of Ethiopia in the 1930s. From there, it was sent to research institutes in Tanzania, Kenya, and Costa Rica before making its way to Panama in the 1960s. Since then, the country has become synonymous with Gesha, largely thanks to high-end auctions like Best of Panama (BoP)… read more
The story of Gesha is a remarkable one. According to World Coffee Research, this highly sought-after variety was initially found in the forests of Ethiopia in the 1930s. From there, it was sent to research institutes in Tanzania, Kenya, and… read more
The USDA’s Coffee: World Markets and Trade report, published in June 2021, predicts that global coffee production figures in 2021/22 will fall by 6.2% compared...
While many consumers around the world enjoy coffee for its caffeine content – US consumers have an average daily intake of 193mg – more and...
Even though there are more than 120 known species in the Coffea genus, just two, arabica and robusta, account for more than 99% of all...
Discovered in Africa at the turn of the 20th century, excelsa coffee is a unique, resilient, and productive species, despite its minimal presence in the...
Originally found in Ethiopia, Wush Wush is a low-yield, rare variety that has become popular in specialty coffee over the past few years. Compared to...
Kenya is the 16th largest coffee producer in the world by volume, and is recognised today as a prominent specialty coffee origin. Growing regions in...
Across the world, millions of farmers earn an income from coffee production. Global coffee consumption in 2023-24 is expected to grow by up to 3%...
Coffee grows and evolves differently all around the world. We know this, just like we know that a coffee variety that grows well in Ethiopia...
According to research conducted in 2016, within the next 30 years, climate change could remove more than 50% of the world’s suitable coffee-growing land. A...
Just like any other plant, coffee trees are affected by time. After a certain period, they will reach a stage where their output and productivity...
Arabica and robusta dominate the global coffee market, making up almost 100% of all coffee sold across the world. Despite this, however, there are 122...
There are more than 120 identified species under the Coffea genus. Producers, traders, roasters, baristas, and consumers will be predominantly familiar with two of these:...
If you’re reading about Ethiopian coffee production, before long, you’ll start to see the word “heirloom”. While a true definition of the phrase is difficult...
For most people in the coffee industry, robusta is viewed as an inferior coffee. The general belief is that robusta beans produce a worse cup...
Changing weather patterns, pests and diseases, deforestation, and rising temperatures are just some of the environmental factors threatening worldwide coffee production. It’s estimated that by...
Deforestation, soil imbalances, and pathogens are just some of the challenges that producers around the world face in growing quality coffee – which is why...