Specialty Coffee Beans
Latest articles, industry insights and brewing guides
Roasting Colombia’s Top Emerald Coffee Beans
Stopping roast at first crack or second? Learn why a top Colombian emerald bean was roasted to just after first crack, and how brew temp affects cup quality.
Rare Coffee Beans More Valuable Than Blue Mountain
Explore ultra-rare single-origin coffees like Saint Helena Napoleon and New Caledonian Elise Blue, often pricier and more exclusive than Jamaica Blue Mountain.
Will Brazilian Coffee Shortage Raise Global Prices?
Brazil’s worst drought in 80 years cut coffee output, lifting futures. We break down if global retail prices will rise — and why Yunnan farmers are holding beans.
Arabica vs Robusta Coffee Beans: What's the Difference?
Arabica beans have higher acidity and complexity but lower caffeine, while Robusta offers more bitterness and body. Here’s what sets them apart.
What You Should Know About Yunnan Coffee
Yunnan coffee isn’t always what sellers claim. Here’s the truth behind its origins, variety names, processing issues, and past awards.
What to Know About Different Kopi Luwak Coffee Brands
Learn how to choose real Kopi Luwak, why wild is best, and why freshness matters more than brand or price.
Vietnam’s Slow-Drip Coffee: What Makes It Unique
Vietnam’s signature slow-drip coffee uses a metal phin filter and sweetened condensed milk, taking 3–10 minutes per cup. Here’s how it works.
How to Spot Fake Vietnamese G7 Instant Coffee
Learn how to identify genuine Vietnamese G7 instant coffee by inspecting packaging, powder color, and taste. Key signs include spray code clarity and sweetness balance.
What Is Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee?
Learn what makes genuine Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee rare, how to spot fakes, and why it’s prized for its balanced flavor.
What Makes Hawaiian Kona Coffee Special?
Learn why Hawaiian Kona coffee commands premium prices, from its volcanic soil origins to its full city roast profile and classic balanced flavor.
What Is Special Grade Brazilian Coffee?
Learn why Brazilian coffee makes up half the world’s supply, its mild flavor profile, and how City Roast brings out its balanced qualities.
What Makes Colombian Supremo Coffee Special?
Colombian Supremo is a City Roast single origin known for bright acidity, balanced sweetness, and bold aromatic intensity. Grown mainly in Huila at high elevations.
What Is Speciality Grade Mandheling Coffee?
Learn why PWN Golden Mandheling is a classic among specialty drinkers: bold, low-acid, full-bodied, and processed via Indonesia’s signature wet hulling.
What Is Charcoal-Roasted Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee?
Discover how charcoal-roasted Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee tastes, why it’s prized, and what sets City Roast Blue Mountain apart in flavor and appearance.
What Is Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee?
Learn what makes Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee special, how it’s blended, and why City Roast enhances its classic balance.
Indonesian Mandheling Coffee Beans: Bold & Age-Worthy
Discover why Mandheling coffee beans from Indonesia develop deeper sweetness and complexity with age, especially the prized PWN Golden Mandheling.
What Is an Arabica Coffee Bean? Basics Explained
Learn what defines an Arabica coffee bean, including flavor traits like fruitiness and body, and why it’s widely used in specialty coffee.
What Is Real Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee?
Learn how true Blue Mountain coffee is grown, processed, and priced — and why most 'Blue Mountain' cups aren’t what they seem.
Nestlé Sources 100% 4C Certified Yunnan Coffee Beans
Since 2014–2015, Nestlé has purchased only 4C-certified Yunnan coffee beans, meeting global sustainability standards for coffee supply chains.
How Yunnan Coffee Farmers Boost Income Amid Frost Risk
Farmers in southern Yunnan report stable incomes despite lower yields, thanks to doubled coffee cherry prices. Here’s how planting pays off.