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 [...]
World of Coffee San Diego | A Quick Caffeinated Preview
San Diego is about to get over-caffeinated. From April 10–12, thousands of coffee pros will skip the zoo and head to World of Coffee (formerly [...]
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 [...]
The Coffee Market Is on Edge—Again
For many, coffee is a daily ritual. For those in the business, it's a volatile global commodity—and in 2025, it’s proving more unpredictable than ever. [...]
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 Rise of Robusta: Rethinking Coffee
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 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, [...]
Making Sense of Tariffs on Coffee
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Best Coffee Beans of 2024
A Curated List of Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee Favorites Rounding up the best coffee beans of 2024 wasn’t easy. At Genuine Origin, we drink [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]