• Drying and sorting Ethiopian coffee on raised beds

    Ethiopian coffee is cherished by coffee roasters and coffee drinkers across the globe, and for good reason! Ethiopia is widely recognized as the birthplace of coffee. The storied coffee origin even has its own coffee legends and mythology. While Ethiopia only produces 3-4% of the world’s coffee supply, it has an outsized reputation. The variety and character of the coffee…

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    Mark your calendars! Here are some coffee events, expos, and competitions you don’t want to miss in the first quarter of 2024. JANUARY January 16-19: [Houston, Texas] US Coffee Championships Qualifiers (Barista, Cup Tasters & Roasters) Coffee people will compete in the Barista, Cup Tasters and Roasters competitions for an opportunity to qualify to compete in the Nationals and may…

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  • Coffee EXPO Portland, OR 2023

    We were all super-excited to arrive in Portland for EXPO this past April. Right after check-in, we went straight to the conference center to build out our booth. Every exhibitor was busily constructing their booth in anticipation of the deluge of coffee lovers that were about to descend on Portland. We were thrilled because our program of roasters and speakers…

  • Coffee filters and un-filtered coffee brewing

    Coffee filters come in many shapes, sizes, and materials. There are nearly as many types of coffee filters as there are coffee brewing devices. So many, in fact, it can be overwhelming to filter through all the options. We’ve compiled this handy guide to determine what type of coffee filter is the best for your brewing method. That way, you…

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    Genuine Origin EXPO Booth 2458 | Schedule of Events Download the full schedule EXPO kicks off on Friday, April 21, 2023 and we've got an amazing line up of roasters brewing and speakers from our global teams. So, drop by the GO Booth 2458 to meet the team, drink some GO coffees & get the lowdown from our people on the…

  • SW Grill Coffee Caboose

    Grilled Coffee Aboard the Coffee Caboose! Taylor Kirkman and Steven Leganski, owners of SW Grilled Coffee, are making their mark on the Phoenix coffee roasting scene with their mobile coffee bar and grill-roasted coffee business. In addition to maximizing flavor, the entrepreneurs are also dedicated to energy efficiency. In every step, they are trying to minimize waste and contribute to…

  • How much are you willing to pay for a cup of coffee? Depending on your daily habits, coffee can either be a morning necessity or a luxury lifestyle. While some may already grumble at the thought of a $5 latte, more and more specialty coffee shops are offering truly exclusive coffees that cost $20-$30 for a single cup. Let’s take…

  • Drinking Coffee

    The majority of Americans consume coffee - some more than others. Coffee is one of the few substances we habitually consume on a daily basis. Some people even say they can’t live without it. With that kind of consistent intake, you might start looking around for reasons to justify your consumption. Fortunately for you (and by you, we also mean…

  • Green coffee beans

    Arabica and robusta coffee beans by Igor Ushakov | Getty Images Arabica vs Robusta, what's the difference? How do they taste? While Arabica and Robusta coffee beans account for around 99% of the world’s coffee production and consumption, it doesn't stop there. Both Arabica and Robusta are species of the Rubiaceae family under the Coffea genus. However, new species are…

  • Caffeine in coffee is affected by brew methods

    Image by Prarinya Thonghyad from Getty Images How Much Caffeine is in Coffee? It depends. Determining how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. With so many brewing methods and varieties of coffee beans available today, the amount of caffeine in a single serving of brewed coffee can vary far beyond the standard…

  • Green coffee beans stored in a roastery

    Image by Rolbos | Getty Images Signature When green coffee beans are sourced from a reliable importer, it’s safe to assume that they treated and transported the coffee with care, from farm to destination. After that, however, it’s up to the coffee roaster to carry on the mantle of keeping the quality of the unroasted coffee as high as possible…

  • Fresh roasted coffee beans

    What were the best green coffee beans in 2022? As the end of an impressive year approaches, we rounded up some of our team’s absolute favorite unroasted green coffee beans and roasted coffees from 2022. Genuine Origin is always sourcing new coffees with the help of our sister companies and partners at origin, bringing you the best green coffee beans…