India coffee exports 2026 surge on robusta, instant
India coffee exports 2026 jumped 26.6% on robusta and instant shipments while arabica plunged and West Asia trade faces Hormuz risks.
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How to Brew Anaerobic Coffee: Cold-Bloom, Pulse-Pour, and Sensory Checkpoints for a Repeatable Cup
Anaerobic coffee demands a fundamentally different brewing approach because its sealed-fermentation process produces highly porous beans that release soluble acids and volatile compounds faster than any conventional roast. We control this accelerated extraction through a cold-bloom pre-infusion, a coarser grind size, low-temperature water, and a disciplined pulse-pour schedule that together preserve the process’s signature fruit aromas.
Lavazza Global Expansion Targets US and China Growth
Lavazza CEO Antonio Baravalle outlines a Lavazza global expansion plan targeting €5B revenue, doubling US sales by 2029, and growing China café outlets. Full details inside.
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Uganda coffee exports rise as prices fall March 2026
Uganda’s March 2026 coffee exports grew 3% while average prices slipped to $4.31/kg, raising questions for global buyers as supply surges.
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Anaerobic vs. Traditional Coffee Processing: What the Real Differences Mean for Your Cup
Coffee processing method determines every sensory outcome in your cup—acidity sharpness, body weight, and batch-to-batch stability—before brewing even begins. Anaerobic fermentation locks beans in oxygen-free tanks, concentrating lactic acids and syrupy body, while traditional aerobic methods produce cleaner, more predictable flavor profiles. We use five criteria—acidity, body, stability, extraction difficulty, and price premium—to show exactly where each method wins.
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EUDR Adds Soluble Coffee, Cuts Compliance Costs 75%
The EU has proposed adding soluble coffee to EUDR scope while slashing compliance costs by 75%. Here’s what the May 2026 changes mean for global operators.
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Ecuador Becomes Hub for Deforestation-Free Coffee & Cocoa
FAO, Mars, ofi, GIZ and Lindt are all running active programs in Ecuador targeting deforestation-free coffee and cocoa. See what the data shows about farmer income and yields.
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The Complete Coffee Grind Size Chart: Micron Ranges, Brewing Methods & Calibration for Every Brewer
A coffee grind size chart maps grind size categories — from extra-fine espresso particles at 100–300 microns to coarse French press grounds at 700–1,000 microns — directly to brewing methods through the surface-area principle. We use this micron-to-method relationship as a calibration baseline, but burr grinder uniformity and co-dominant brewing variables determine whether that baseline actually delivers repeatable extraction.
Vietnam Coffee Exports to Thailand Surge on Premium Shift
Vietnam’s coffee shipments to Thailand rose 28.7% in value in Q1 2026 as processed products dominate. See what the data reveals about shifting ASEAN trade flows.
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Juan Valdez North America Push Backed by $5M Raise
Green Coffee Company closes a $5M retail-investor round to scale Juan Valdez distribution across North American supermarkets. Here’s what the capital stack reveals.
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Honduras Coffee Production Forecast: USDA Projects 6M Bags
The USDA projects Honduras will produce 6.03M bags in 2026/27 — but a record Brazilian crop and revised figures raise questions for global buyers. Read the data.
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Costa Coffee RTD Recovery: Jaffa Cake Frappé Launch
Costa Coffee’s RTD range lost £2.3m and 15.7% volume before a relaunch. Now a Jaffa Cake Frappé co-brand aims to reverse the slide. Here’s what the data shows.
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