Specialty Coffee Beans
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Arabica Coffee Futures Fall, ICE Sugar Stays Steady
July Arabica coffee futures dropped 0.7% to $1.7115/lb after breaking support, while July ICE sugar changed just 0.06%.
Why Yunnan Coffee Farmers Earn More Than Tea Growers
Farmers in China’s Yunnan province now earn 2–3x more from coffee than tea. See how Pu’er became China’s top coffee region.
Traditional Coffee Processing Methods in Yunnan
Explore how Yunnan’s old-school coffee makers use century-old tools and fermentation methods to create unique, tang-resistant brews.
Mysterious Tibetan and Yunnan Coffee Beans in China
Discover unique Chinese coffee beans from Tibet and Yunnan, with flavors compared to Kenya AA and Indonesia’s Mandheling.
611 Yunnan Coffee Growers Certified Under 4C Standard
611 coffee farms and companies in Yunnan have passed the 4C audit, allowing them to sell certified sustainable coffee under global standards.
How E-Commerce Is Shaping Yunnan’s Specialty Coffee Brand
Yunnan is becoming China’s coffee brand hub via digital trade, backed by local firms and sustainable practices.
What Is Mandheling Coffee? The Bold Indonesian Single Origin
Learn what makes Mandheling coffee uniquely bold, bitter-sweet, and long-lasting—plus the truth behind its unusual name and aged versions.
2014 Beijing Trade Fair Showcased Yunnan Coffee and Lao Specialty Beans
At the 2014 Beijing International Service Trade Fair, Yunnan coffee and Lao-grown beans were highlighted through China’s business-to-business e-commerce platforms.
Yunnan’s First Coffee Climate Station Opens in Pu’er
Pu’er’s new coffee climate research station in Jiangxi Village aims to boost production resilience and optimize growing conditions for Yunnan Arabica.
Yunnan Coffee Prices Jump 86% Amid Global Shortage
Brazil’s drought has driven global arabica futures to 2-year highs, lifting Yunnan farmgate prices 86% and threatening retail coffee price hikes.
Yunnan Coffee Output Fell 40% in 2013-2014 Season
Drought, frost, and price crashes slashed Yunnan’s 2013-2014 coffee harvest by over 40%, with output plunging to under 60,000 tonnes despite more planted area.
Nestlé Supports Sustainable Coffee Farming in Yunnan
611 Yunnan coffee growers earned 4C certification, joining over 3,000 trained by Nestlé’s local team in sustainable farming practices.
Yunnan Baoshan Small Coffee Gains Geographical Indicator Status
Eight Baoshan coffee producers are now certified to use China’s geographical indicator label for Yunnan small coffee, boosting quality and export value.
Yunnan Launches Coffee Tech Innovation Alliance
Yunnan’s new Coffee Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance aims to boost R&D, solve key tech gaps, and speed up commercialization.
611 Yunnan Coffee Suppliers Certified 4C
611 coffee farms and companies in Yunnan just earned 4C certification, joining over 3,000 trained under Nestlé’s sustainability program.
The Sisters Behind Hong Kong’s Blue Mountain Coffee Shop
A Hong Kong writer reflects on a rare blue mountain coffee shop run by two mysterious sisters in gritty Sham Shui Po.
Yunnan Coffee Prices Plummet as Industry Fights Back
Yunnan coffee prices have dropped by a third amid oversupply fears. Local roasters unite to buy 20,000+ tons to save farmers.
Yunnan Coffee: Challenges Behind Its Growing Reputation
Yunnan coffee faces price drops and low profitability. Costs are 13–15 RMB/kg, but profit is slim vs other crops. We explore the causes and solutions.
Yunnan Coffee Farmers Seek Pricing Control Amid Surplus
Yunnan coffee farmers face unsold beans due to low prices and lack of pricing power, but changes may come by 2015.
Why Yunnan Coffee Beans Are Unsold This Year
Yunnan coffee prices dropped sharply in 2024, leaving 20,000+ tons unsold. We explain the causes, industry responses, and what’s next.