Specialty Coffee Beans
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Why Yunnan’s Coffee Planting Boom Is Growing Fast
Yunnan’s coffee acreage has doubled since 2009, driven by higher profits and global demand. Here’s what’s fueling the boom.
Rasuna Varietal: A New Indonesian Mandheling Coffee
Explore the Rasuna coffee varietal, a rare Typica-Catimor hybrid grown only in Indonesia’s high-altitude Mandheling regions.
Mohaohao Blue Mountain Estate: Jamaica’s Hidden Gem
Discover the lesser-known Mohaohao Blue Mountain Estate in Jamaica, its 107-acre farm, 200-barrel annual output, and unique mountain location.
Colombia Medellín AF Estate Coffee Beans Guide
Explore the Colombian Medellín AF Estate coffee beans, grown at 1400–1800m with Caturra and Bourbon varieties, including EP 10%, Supremo, and Esmeralda grades.
Yirgacheffe Coffee Beans: Ethiopian Specialty Profile
Explore Yirgacheffe’s bright citrus, floral notes, and creamy mouthfeel. Learn why this Ethiopian origin stands out in specialty coffee.
What Is North Sumatra Grade 1 Mandheling Coffee?
Explore North Sumatra’s Grade 1 Mandheling coffee, known for bold, low-acid profiles with earthy, spicy notes. Learn its origin, processing, and flavor.
Indonesia Sulawesi Celebes Coffee Beans Guide
Explore Indonesian Sulawesi (Celebes) coffee origins, processing, and flavor profiles. Learn what makes these beans unique among Southeast Asian coffees.
North Sumatra A.P. Robusta Green Coffee Beans
Learn why North Sumatra grows robusta, how its climate shapes the beans, and what makes robusta different from arabica in flavor and use.
Yunnan BM Coffee Beans: The Blue Mountain Variety
Discover Yunnan BM coffee, a rare washed variety grown 1500–2000m in Simao and Baoshan, with clean processing and mellow balance.
What Is a Coffee Peaberry and Why Is It Special?
Peaberry coffee beans form when only one rounded seed develops inside a coffee cherry. Learn why these rare Yunnan beans are prized for richer flavor and how they differ from normal flat beans.
Cuban Maragogype: The Giant Elephant Bean Coffee
Learn about the Cuban-grown Maragogype, also known as Elephant Bean, a rare giant-sized coffee variety three times larger than standard beans.
What Makes Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee So Special?
Learn what defines true Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, why it’s so rare, and how its unique growing conditions shape its celebrated flavor.
Botanical Features of Yunnan Small-Grain Arabica Coffee
Explore the root systems, leaf shapes, flower cycles, and fruit development of Yunnan’s small-grain Arabica coffee plants with exact measurements.
What Makes Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee So Special?
Learn why Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is rare, expensive, and highly sought after, with details on its origin, flavor, and production limits.
What Is Indonesian Aged Mandheling Coffee?
Indonesia’s aged Mandheling coffee comes from Sumatra, known for bold body, low acidity, and deep herbal notes. Discover its origins and flavor profile.
Yunnan Baoshan Typica Processed via Shade Drying
Explore Yunnan’s shade-dried Typica from Baoshan, offering clean, balanced flavours from an ancient Ethiopian-origin coffee variety.
What Is Yunnan’s Main Coffee Variety? Is It Catimor CIFC7963?
Yunnan’s dominant coffee variety is Catimor CIFC7963, making up 90% of production. Here’s what that means for flavor, origin, and future potential.
What Is Jamaican Blue Mountain Mavis Bank Peaberry?
Only about 2% of Jamaican Blue Mountain beans are Peaberry. Here’s what makes Mavis Bank Peaberry rare, balanced, and sought after.
Arabica Coffee Futures Drop as Brazil Rains Ease Drought Fears
Arabica coffee futures fell nearly 4% on Sept 3 as rain in Brazil eased drought worries, while technical selling added pressure.
What Makes Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee So Special?
Learn why Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee commands such high prices, how it’s grown, and what makes it truly unique among specialty coffees.