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Shortly after tariffs first landed in early April 2025 with “Liberation Day,” most imports were given a 10% rate. That alone was disruptive—this was the first time in recent memory that U.S. coffee imports were hit with tariffs. The shock was immediate, the questions were many, and the impact was felt across the specialty coffee supply chain. Four months later,…
If you’ve roasted or even sipped a cup of coffee today, you’ve taken part in a global chain that’s under serious pressure—and serious transformation. Climate change is hitting coffee hard, but the fight for sustainable coffee is underway and it’s gaining traction! From seed to cup, a diverse mix of actors including scientists, farmers, corporations, and NGOs are rewriting coffee’s…
For most of coffee history, Coffea canephora—better known as Robusta—played second fiddle to Coffea arabica (Arabica coffee), its high-grown cousin. Robusta was largely relegated to the likes of instant coffee and commercial blends, burdened by a reputation for harshness and low quality. But that narrative is shifting. Global coffee production is evolving. So are consumer tastes, roaster preferences, and scientific…
The coffee market is currently navigating unprecedented price levels, with the C market over $4.00 per pound. This surge is driven primarily by concerns over supply shortages in Brazil and Vietnam, two of the world’s largest coffee-producing countries. While we’ve worked hard to keep our prices stable, Genuine Origin’s pricing follows market trends because we base our costs on replacement…
The SCA Coffee Flavor Wheel is an important training and communication tool. It provides a comprehensive guide to the diverse and intricate world of coffee flavors. At Genuine Origin and in the cupping rooms of our sister companies at origins around the world, the flavor wheel is a colorful reminder of the flavor potential that our coffees can express. This blog…
Nicaraguan Coffee Production Coffee plays a monumental role in Nicaragua's history and economy. Since the mid-1850s, the government of Nicaragua has been encouraging the establishment of coffee estates. By the early 1990s, coffee plants had occupied more land than any other crop in the country. Decades of political turbulence severely impacted the coffee trade and Nicaragua has spent recent years…
Kenyan coffee has an impressive reputation – it’s renowned for its quality, its producers are highly attentive to detail when it comes to processing, and, most of all, for its unmistakable, distinctly Kenyan cup profiles. Kenyan coffees are some of the best in the world and Genuine Origin’s diverse selection of unroasted Kenyan coffees spans a variety of regions and…
Coffee Roasters are ever curious about coffee, so the Genuine Origin team is constantly fielding questions. But one topic that comes up often is: blending coffee. Coffee blends have probably been around as long as roasting coffee. Why? Because blending two or more coffees together invites opportunities for self-expression, new flavor combinations, and adds versatility when operating a roastery. As…
Robusta coffee is hot. In fact, Robusta coffee beans are selling at a 30 year high, so let's uncover where we are, how we got here and where we're going. Robusta is known for its bold flavor profile and higher caffeine content, holds a significant place in the global coffee market. Its cultivation is primarily concentrated in regions like Vietnam,…
Genuine Origin has been closely following Uganda’s progression as a specialty coffee producer for years. We've done this with the help of our sister company and sourcing partner in the region, Kyagalanyi Coffee Ltd. Uganda continues to astound everyone with improvements in cup quality. Moreover, they show determination to create impact on every scale. This includes small and large initiatives…