Kenya coffee reforms are lifting farmer prices and digitising the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, even as a court battle over the Direct Settlement System reshapes payouts.
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Nairobi Coffee Exchange Sale 34 hit KSh 994m as prices climbed and six buyers took 87% of value. How much of this reaches Kenyan coffee farmers?
East Asia coffee market surges as China becomes the largest branded shop hub and Asia–Oceania drive demand growth—how far will this shift Western influence?
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Royal Gayo coffee export ships 57.6 tonnes to Kuwait as ISC offers a year of freight-covered repeat orders—how far will this incentive reshape Gulf demand?
Korea budget coffee prices are rising, led by Mammoth Coffee’s iced Americano hike, even as price-sensitive consumers pull back—how far can chains push?
Cafe Martinez expansion aims for 600 South American stores by 2035 on US$35m investment, even as forecasts for 2026 openings differ across sources.
Global coffee surplus forecasts clash with tight stocks as arabica spikes 16.60¢/lb and Brazil’s harvest lags—how long can the market absorb both stories?
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illycaffè revenue growth 2026 hits €373m as it doubles Trieste capacity and leans on Westrock for US packaging—despite green coffee up about 20%.
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Vietnam coffee EUDR low-risk status draws buyers and a $50/ton premium, but only 35–40% of supply is compliant as key deadlines near.
Common coffee defects don’t just fail a lot on paper – they inject specific off-flavors into the cup, from rancid oil in full blacks to peanut husk in quakers. This guide maps every SCA primary and secondary defect to its visual fingerprint, scoring weight, and sensory consequence, so you can grade with precision and buy with confidence.
Common Coffee Defects, Their Flavor Impact, and How the SCA Grading System Scores Them Read More »
Coffee cupping is the specialty industry’s standardized sensory evaluation method, used by Q Graders, roasters, and green buyers to assess quality on equal terms. This guide covers the full SCA protocol, the SCAA 10-attribute scoring form, sensory vocabulary, and the real limits of the method – with practical entry points for newcomers.
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Specialty coffee grading systems determine market value, sourcing decisions, and roaster positioning – yet most professionals only understand half the process. A coffee earns its score by clearing two sequential gates: a physical inspection that eliminates defects, then a calibrated sensory evaluation by certified Q Graders. Here’s how both gates work.
