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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,…
For many, coffee is a daily ritual. For those in the business, it's a volatile global commodity—and in 2025, it’s proving more unpredictable than ever. Prices are swinging, trade policies are shifting, and supply chains are once again under pressure. After months of relative calm, the coffee market is showing signs of stress that could ripple through every level of…
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…
This April 2025, the coffee world descended on Houston, Texas, in a caffeine-fueled storm of excitement and indulgence to attend Coffee EXPO. Over 17,000 attendees from 85 countries got an exclusive look at new tech, rare coffees, and the chance to meet anyone and everyone in the coffee business. Seriously, if you can dream it, it was there. If you’ve…
This week the coffee market continued its wild ride, and roasters who’ve been waiting for a steep market decline may be in for a tough lesson. In late February, prices dipped below $3.80. The price drop offered a glimmer of hope to roasters holding out for a strong decline. But, March roared in and prices soared, fueled by concerns over…
The coffee industry is experiencing a perfect storm of market forces, with Arabica prices soaring over $4.00 per pound—a historic high. Severe drought in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, and extreme rains in Vietnam, the second largest, are significantly reducing global supply. Farmers are withholding coffee in response to these conditions, further tightening availability. On top of that, tariffs…
EXPO Houston is right around the corner, happening April 25–27, and it’s the ultimate event for coffee professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned show veteran who has been going for years or you are attending for the first time, there’s no better place to connect, learn, and experience the latest innovations in the coffee world. We caught up with the Genuine…
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…