Specialty Coffee Beans
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Yunnan Launches Specialty Coffee Research Institute
The Yunnan Specialty Coffee Society, formed after two years of planning, aims to boost quality, farmer income, and sustainable coffee development in China’s top coffee-growing region.
The Living Fossil of Chinese Coffee in Yunnan
Discover China’s oldest surviving coffee trees in Zhu Kula Village, planted in 1904—1134 Typica and Bourbon plants with deep historical roots.
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee: What Makes It Special?
Learn why Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is so rare, expensive, and sought after—from its strict certification to its balanced flavor.
Yunnan Coffee Plant Expands 5000-Ton Instant Line
Yunnan Coffee Factory nears completion of a 5000-ton 'three-in-one' instant coffee packaging line, with equipment now being installed.
Yunnan Hougu Coffee to Showcase at UN Geneva
China’s Yunnan Hougu Coffee will exhibit over 40 coffee products at the UN in Geneva, including beans, instant powder, and drinks.
Yunnan's Linxiang District Offers Five Coffee Farming Subsidies
Lincang’s Linxiang district introduced five financial incentives to support local coffee farming, boosting plantings by over 31,000 acres since 2012.
Yunnan Tea Expo Features Dedicated Coffee Zone
At the 2014 Yunnan Tea Expo, a coffee zone drew attention with freshly brewed Yunnan coffee, proving tea and coffee can coexist as daily beverages.
Why Blue Mountain Coffee Commands the Highest Prices
Blue Mountain Coffee’s elite status comes down to strict regulations, limited production—just 2,400 tons annually—and exclusive growing regions.
How Yunnan Coffee Escapes Wall Street Control
Yunnan coffee prices are tied to New York futures—here’s how farmers and industry players are trying to reduce dependency on global markets.
Jamaica’s Non-Blue Mountain Coffee Gains U.S. Market Traction
Jamaica Blue Mountain Ltd.'s non-Blue Mountain coffee shows strong potential in the U.S., with fast 24-hour roast-to-ship delivery boosting freshness.
South Korea is the Top Export Market for Yunnan Coffee
South Korea imports 2,000 tons of Yunnan coffee yearly—the country’s largest buyer. Yunnan supplies 98% of China’s coffee, grown on over 800,000 acres.
Vietnamese Instant Coffee Fails Bacterial Test in Yunnan
A batch of Vietnamese instant coffee was rejected in China due to high levels of E. coli and mold—6x and 2x over legal limits.
Wild Arabica Coffee Could Vanish by 2080 Due to Climate Change
Climate change may make 99.7% of Ethiopia’s Arabica coffee regions unsuitable by 2080, threatening the extinction of wild coffee plants.
Clydesdale Estate: The Heart of Jamaica’s Blue Mountains
Explore Jamaica’s highest-elevation Blue Mountain coffee farm, Clydesdale, known for balanced, sweet, and smooth Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1 beans.
Starbucks Opens First Coffee Grower Support Center in Yunnan
Starbucks has launched its first Asia-based coffee grower support center in Pu’er, Yunnan, aiming to boost local farming quality and sustainability.
New Jamaican Coffee Leader on Reviving Blue Mountain Growth
Jamaica’s coffee sector faces challenges, but new MP Paul Buchanan aims to support small farmers and boost the struggling Blue Mountain industry.
How Yunnan Coffee Farmers Can Regain Price Control
Yunnan coffee prices hit a three-year low in 2024. Learn why they fell and what the industry is doing to take back pricing power.
How Yunnan’s Pharma Giant Grew Its Own Coffee
Pharmaceutical firm Kangenbei turned to high-altitude coffee farming in Yunnan’s Pu’er after a decade-long land search—here’s how it’s building a domestic specialty brand.
Yunnan Governor Visits Aini Coffee Factory to Boost Industry
In July 2011, Yunnan’s Governor Li Jiheng toured Aini Group’s coffee plant, praising its role in expanding China’s premium coffee production and sustainable farming.
How Yunnan’s Coffee Bean Sales Crisis Calmed Down
Two weeks without grade-one beans in the market show Yunnan’s April coffee glut is over. Prices dropped but demand recovered fast.