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 [...]
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, [...]
How to Talk to Customers About Rising Coffee Prices
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, [...]
Roasters, Don’t Miss Coffee EXPO Houston!
EXPO Houston is right around the corner, happening April 25–27, and it’s the ultimate event for coffee professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned show veteran who [...]
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. [...]
AeroPress 101: Your Ultimate Guide to Brewing Delicious Coffee
Brew Methods: AeroPress Coffee In our first deep dive into coffee brewing methods, we’re exploring the AeroPress. This flexible, compact coffee brewing device is perfect [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Uganda Coffee Report 2024 | Unlocking Coffee Excellence
Genuine Origin has been closely following Uganda’s progression as a specialty coffee producer for years. We've done this with the help of our sister company [...]
Exploring the Arizona Coffee Scene
When it comes to the world of coffee, Arizona is quietly becoming a powerhouse of high-quality and surprising coffee experiences. Recently, I embarked on a [...]
Coffee Events | First Quarter 2024
Mark your calendars! Here are some coffee events, expos, and competitions you don’t want to miss in the first quarter of 2024. JANUARY January 16-19: [...]
Peruvian Coffee Demystified: A Complete Origin Report for Coffee Connoisseurs
Peruvian Coffee does not always get the attention it deserves. The country tends to get overshadowed by its bigger neighbors, Colombia & Brazil. But Peru [...]
The Best Coffees of 2023
As the sun sets on the year, we asked our team to look back at the best coffees of 2023. Now, our team drinks a [...]
The Best Gift Coffees for Coffee Roasters
When it comes to the holiday season, people get laser-focused on gift-giving. What do you choose for someone whose heart beats to the rhythm of [...]