• Coffee plants in Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica

    In recent years, consumer demand for more sustainable coffee and traceability has sky-rocketed. People look to certified coffees for sustainability and ethical practices in farming and in business. For coffee drinkers, certified coffees have gone from a niche preference to a defining market force. Today’s coffee drinkers—especially younger and more values-conscious consumers—are looking beyond origin and roast level. They’re paying…

  • Honduras coffee nursery

    In this post we explore the exciting possibility of growing coffee in the comfort of your own home. Yes, you read that correctly – you can have your very own coffee plant flourishing within your four walls! You probably don't have the acreage to have a robust coffee harvest and this will definitely be a years-long project if you want…

  • Coffee drying on patios at Beneficio San Diego in Tarrrazu

    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 take the industry even further down the pathway of experimentation and diversification. Today, Costa Rica's coffee farmers are highly motivated to keep their country on the map. They are fighting to keep Costa Rica's reputation…

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    Jump to your month: January 2025 Events | February 2025 Events | March 2025 Events | April 2025 Events | May 2025 Events | June 2025 Events | July 2025 Events | August 2025 Events | September 2025 Events Coffee Event Calendar | January 2025 January 18-22: Sigep [Rimini, Italy] “Sigep, the world´s leading Italian gelato fair, is stretching its…

  • Welcome to EXPO Coffee Event banner

    Jump to your month: January 2025 Events | February 2025 Events | March 2025 Events | April 2025 Events | May 2025 Events | June 2025 Events | July 2025 Events | August 2025 Events | September 2025 Events Coffee Event Calendar | January 2025 January 18-22: Sigep [Rimini, Italy] “Sigep, the world´s leading Italian gelato fair, is stretching its…

  • Barista making a pour over

    Although we specialize in making green coffee buying easy, people often ask us how to make coffee taste great once it's roasted. Basically, you choose a brewing method, ensure that the coffee grind size is right, then drink up! That said, there are many different brewing methods and plenty of vessels available, so it ultimately comes down to preference. You…

  • Robusta farmer picking coffee cherries

    For most of coffee history, Coffea canephora—better known as Robusta—played second fiddle to Coffea arabica (Arabica coffee), its high-grown cousin. Robusta was largely relegated to the likes of instant coffee and commercial blends, burdened by a reputation for harshness and low quality. But that narrative is shifting. Global coffee production is evolving. So are consumer tastes, roaster preferences, and scientific…

  • Different coffee grind sizes along with whole bean coffee

    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, and even the mouthfeel of your brew. Getting the coffee grind size right is essential whether you're brewing at home or running a busy café. Why Your Coffee Grind Size Matters Brewing coffee is a…

  • Caffeinated Crowd at Coffee EXPO Houston Entry

    This April 2025, the coffee world descended on Houston, Texas, in a caffeine-fueled storm of excitement and indulgence to attend Coffee EXPO. Over 17,000 attendees from 85 countries got an exclusive look at new tech, rare coffees, and the chance to meet anyone and everyone in the coffee business. Seriously, if you can dream it, it was there. If you’ve…

  • Transporting green coffee from the mill to port

    Tariffs on Coffee: A Guide for Roasters, Retailers, and Curious Consumers In early April 2025, U.S. coffee importers received a rude awakening: for the first time in recent memory, we were slapped with tariffs on coffee. Specialty importers, roasters, and customers alike have raised big questions—and we’re here to help clarify what’s happening, who it impacts, and what we’re doing…

  • Entry to Coffee EXPO Portland April 2023

    Are you going to EXPO in Houston this April 25 - 27? We sure are! Be sure to stop by our Booth #1331 and meet the Genuine Origin team. We'll be serving up some of the finest GO coffees, roasted & brewed by incredible roasters. Need a reason to attend? Well, we've got plenty. If you've ever been to EXPO, then you know…

  • Coffee filters and un-filtered coffee brewing

    This week the coffee market continued its wild ride, and roasters who’ve been waiting for a steep market decline may be in for a tough lesson. In late February, prices dipped below $3.80. The price drop offered a glimmer of hope to roasters holding out for a strong decline. But, March roared in and prices soared, fueled by concerns over…

  • Barista Serving blue demitasse cup of coffee

    The coffee industry is experiencing a perfect storm of market forces, with Arabica prices soaring over $4.00 per pound—a historic high. Severe drought in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, and extreme rains in Vietnam, the second largest, are significantly reducing global supply. Farmers are withholding coffee in response to these conditions, further tightening availability. On top of that, tariffs…