Genuine Observations from World of Coffee San Diego
Every April, the coffee industry descends on a new city, taking over convention halls and caffeinating the local population in the process. This year marked [...]
Coffee Cupping Fundamentals
Coffee Cupping Fundamentals: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Tasting Coffee Like a Pro Getting your start in the world of specialty coffee can feel daunting. Everyone [...]
National Coffee Day | 5 Creative Ways Coffee Roasters Can Celebrate
National Coffee Day (Sept 29) - beyond being a made up holiday - is the perfect moment for coffee businesses to connect with their customers, [...]
Roaster Profile: Peaceful Valley Coffee
A typical day at Peaceful Valley Coffee is low-key, but filled with joy and purpose. Bryn Garrehy, Peaceful Valley Coffee's Founder and Roaster, is often [...]
Tariffs on Coffee: The Situation Has Escalated
Shortly after tariffs first landed in early April 2025 with “Liberation Day,” most imports were given a 10% rate. That alone was disruptive—this was the [...]
Roaster Profile: Milestone Coffee Roasting & Café
Roaster Profile: Milestone Coffee Roasting & Café Location: Montrose, Pennsylvania Founder and Roast Master: Matt Ford GO Customer Since 2023 From humble beginnings to a [...]
What is Decaf Coffee? A Guide to Decaffeination
What is decaf coffee? Simply put, decaffeinated coffee is coffee that has had most of its caffeine removed. For many, caffeine is the main reason [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Grind Size
If your coffee tastes off—too bitter, too weak, or just flat—the culprit could be the coffee grind size. The grind size directly affects extraction, flavor, [...]
So, You’re Getting Into Coffee Roasting
So, you’re getting into roasting your own coffee? Starting a new hobby like coffee roasting can be exciting, but can easily get overwhelming. With an [...]
Deep Dive: The SCA Coffee Flavor Wheel
The SCA Coffee Flavor Wheel is an important training and communication tool. It provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse and intricate world of coffee flavors. [...]
Nicaraguan Coffee Update 2024
Nicaraguan Coffee Production Coffee plays a monumental role in Nicaragua's history and economy. Since the mid-1850s, the government of Nicaragua has been encouraging the establishment [...]
A Quick Guide to Coffee Blends
Coffee Roasters are ever curious about coffee, so the Genuine Origin team is constantly fielding questions. But one topic that comes up often is: blending [...]
Costa Rica Coffee | Origin Update July 2024
Costa Rica coffee is as advanced as it gets and there are no signs of it slowing down. Costa Rican coffee farmers are poised to [...]
Coffee Events | Second Quarter 2024
Was it just us, or did the first quarter of 2024 fly by? Here are more coffee events, expos, and competitions for your calendar this [...]
Robusta Coffee Report 2024: Your Guide to Robusta – Past, Present & Future
Robusta coffee is hot. In fact, Robusta coffee beans are selling at a 30 year high, so let's uncover where we are, how we got [...]
Coffee EXPO 2024 | Official GO Brewing Schedule
This year we are putting down roots in Roaster Village at Coffee EXPO in Chicago. Roaster Village is a special area of the Coffee EXPO [...]