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River Dale & Condesa
Exploring Indian coffee from Riverdale Estate India is a large country with a huge number of microclimates and plenty of variety in its weather as a result. Typically, however, coffee is grown in the southern parts of the country. As a coffee origin, India is mostly known for robusta production. However, in recent years, a focus on higher-quality arabica has started to emerge. Here at Condesa,...
Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide
What is the Specialty Coffee Transaction Guide? Coffee pricing is a complex subject that everyone...
How does the weather in Brazil affect the global coffee market?
Brazil is the largest coffee-producing region in the world, accounting for about one-third of...
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Green coffee is a raw agricultural product that is sensitive to light and moisture. Optimum levels of the latter should be around 11% to 14% once the beans are processed and dried. Beyond these, the coffee’s quality will start to diminish. A stable temperature should...
So, what can coffee roasters and green buyers do to keep business running smoothly?
Firstly, good planning and communication with your partners and teams is now more essential than ever before. Speak to your green coffee supplier to understand the market properly and appreciate why shipping is taking longer. Secondly, try to adjust your timelines and...
How does the weather in Brazil affect the global coffee market?
Brazil is the largest coffee-producing region in the world, accounting for about one-third of global coffee production. Expert estimates claim the country will produce around 56.3 million bags (3.4 billion kg) of coffee in the 2021/2022 crop year. As it is responsible...
Why is it important to use a high-quality sample roaster?
A sample roaster is a small roaster, usually with a capacity of less than 300g, that is used to test roast samples of green coffee beans. These are then evaluated for quality, taste and aroma. These small samples are often sent to roasters by a trader or producer, and...
Introducing our farmer partners in Honduras
Honduras is the largest coffee producer in Central America and the fourth-largest in the world. In 2019, the country exported more than 6.7 million 60kg bags of green coffee. Today, over 100,000 Honduran families derive their income from coffee-growing, in a country...
Our work with the José Olaya Cooperative in Peru
The Cooperativa Agraria Cafetalera José Olaya (José Olaya Rural Coffee Farm Cooperative, or CAFJO) is located in the district of Quelloúno, La Convención, in the south of Peru. Currently, its members comprise around 271 coffee-growing families that cultivate coffee at...
