The Royal Blog

One of the most sought after origins in specialty coffee, its profile has iconic savory notes like tomato and punchy acidity.

New crop Brazils won’t land until October or November, that’s just the harvest calendar. But spot availability on Brazil macrolots has tightened this summer, and roasters waiting until fall are finding a thinner market. Here’s why it’s worth booking your coverage now

Well known for organic coffee production, eco-tourism, and modern processing culture dominated by top quality honeys and naturals, Costa Rica contributes a little over a million 60kg bags annually to the world’s volume of coffee, making up less than 1% of total annual global production.  Despite this, coffee remains a very important crop to the economy of the country with coffee exports valuing at over $422 million dollars in 2024.  

We’ve long maintained that tariffs were not just a tax on U.S. businesses, but on the American people. We’re finding creative ways to try and pay back that debt to our customers at The Crown. What?   Starting on July 1, 2026, we’ll be reducing our menu prices by 25 cents on every coffee drink...

CBP has begun returning IEEPA duties on green coffee. Royal Coffee is now issuing IEEPA Tariff Credits to the customers who paid those tariffs.

Yemen is where commercial coffee cultivation began, and where it remains among the rarest and most prized in the world. An arid climate, heirloom varieties, and traditional natural processing produce deeply distinctive cups, while war, water scarcity, and tiny production volumes make every lot hard-won. Here’s a look at Yemen’s growing regions, cultivars, and why Royal’s airfreighted selections are worth the wait.

Tanzania may be a niche origin, just 0.8% of global production, but it punches well above its weight in the specialty market. From the legacy Bourbons of the Northern Highlands to the peaberry lots that built its US reputation, here’s what buyers should know about Tanzania’s growing regions, cultivars, and 2026 export outlook.

By Isabella Vitaliano and Chris Kornman  Article Summary Direct Trade originally popularized by specialty roasters in the late 1990s to improve transparency and relationships with producers, the term suggests direct communication and pricing agreements between roasters and farmers. In practice,...

Understand the difference between Intend Ship Date, ETA, and Expected Delivery, plus real transit averages by lane to help you plan your green coffee purchasing with confidence.

CBP’s new CAPE refund portal is live, and Royal Coffee has filed its Phase 1 claims. No refunds have been issued to date, and timing at the customer level remains unconfirmed. Here’s where things stand.

Article Summary:  Microlot is a third wave term and represents highly traceable coffee in the 7-50 bag range.  Elevation, processing techniques, cultivar, farm name, region, farm size producer name, producer story and more are all elements that can be provided when purchasing a microlot...

Organic coffee didn’t disappear. It just stopped being the headline.

While global demand continues to grow, specialty roasters have shifted focus to varietals, processing, and story, pushing organic into the background. At Royal Coffee, it remains a core belief: without sustainable farming, there is no future for coffee.