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Coffee Bean Types, Roast, and Processing Explained
Learn how coffee beans are processed, graded, and roasted—plus how origin, variety, and roast level affect flavor. Essential for specialty buyers.
Why Brazil Is the World’s Top Coffee Producer
Brazil produces more coffee than any other country—here’s how it became the global coffee leader, what that means for flavor, and why Brazilian beans dominate the market.
India’s Coffee Exports to Drop 15% This Year
India’s 2023 coffee exports are forecast to fall 15% due to weak European demand and falling inventories, with shipments below the 2011 record high.
Taiwan’s Fish Lake Coffee Impresses Coffee Pioneer
Erna Knutsen, known as the 'godmother of specialty coffee,' praised Taiwan’s Fish Lake-grown Crystal Mine coffee after cupping it on-site.
How a Hong Kong Coffee Lab Brews Better Tasting
Rabbithole Coffee & Roaster in Hong Kong turns coffee brewing into a hands-on lab experience, serving single-origin beans and hosting classes with multiple brew methods.
Yunnan Is Now Starbucks' Sole China Coffee Bean Source
Starbucks sources all its China-grown coffee beans exclusively from Yunnan through a joint venture with local group Aini. This makes Yunnan its only bean region in mainland China.
How Hainan Chengmai Builds a Coffee Industry Tourism Chain
Explore how Hainan’s Chengmai County aims to turn its coffee heritage into a thriving tourism destination, centered around planting, processing, and culture.
Longan-Scented Coffee Beans from Taiwan’s She Tou
She Tou Township’s coffee growers cultivate arabica trees under longan trees, producing beans with a distinctive longan aroma and sweet, smooth profile.
Taitung’s Xinhua Organic Coffee: Fresh, Handmade, and Fully Traceable
Xinhua Coffee from Taiwan’s Taitung region is a fully organic, hand-processed single origin grown at high elevation with no agrochemicals. Here's why it's gaining awards.
Pu'er Coffee in Yunnan: China’s Hidden Gem
Pu'er, Yunnan produces 58% of China’s coffee, with cup scores topping 88. Learn why this region aims to be China’s coffee capital.
Coffee Bean Sacks in Specialty Coffee Shops
Explore the variety of coffee beans stored in sacks at a specialty coffee shop, including Geisha and Blue Mountain varieties.
A Coffee Shop’s Corner Packed With Coffee Bean Sacks
Inside a Guangzhou coffee shop, shelves overflow with burlap sacks of specialty beans including Panama Geisha and Jamaica Blue Mountain.
Seasonal Coffee Beans: The New Specialty Trend
Top roasters now sell only freshly arrived, in-season beans. Expect shorter menus and fewer year-round offerings from elite coffee brands.
Taiwan Produces Its Own Version of World’s Most Expensive Coffee
Taiwan has developed its own version of civet coffee using Formosan palm civets, offering a local alternative at a fraction of the price.
How Good Is Drip Bag Coffee Really? We Tested 7 Brands
We had three experts taste seven popular drip bag coffees sold in Taiwan. Here’s what they found—by flavor, brew method, and roast style.
Ear Hook Drip Coffee: Taste Test & Brewing Guide
Six popular ear hook drip coffees tested by experts for flavor, strength, and brewing tips. Find your best match.
Why 5ppb Ochratoxin Limits Matter for Coffee Safety
Taiwan’s health authorities are enforcing a 5ppb limit for ochratoxin A in coffee due to kidney risks. Here’s how mold toxins form and what the standard means.
Wild Musk Cats Found in Taiwan’s Ali Mountain Coffee Farm
Two endangered musk cats were rescued from an organic coffee farm in Ali Mountain and nursed by a domestic cat after their mother went missing.
Typhoon Threatens Taiwan’s Dongshan Coffee Crop
Heavy rains and Typhoon Talim endanger Taiwan’s Dongshan coffee harvest, just as pest control and organic certification efforts began paying off.
How Civet Coffee Helps Filipino Farmers Thrive
Filipino coffee farmers earn five times more by collecting civet coffee beans. Discover how this unusual process boosts rural incomes.