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Escalating Turmoil in Ethiopia
Just this afternoon our colleague, Haile Andualem, in Addis Ababa has reported that a State of Emergency has been declared nationwide throughout Ethiopia, in response to the ongoing civil war in the northern Tigray region. In particular, the Amhara region directly to the south of Tigray is...
Why is the C Market Up?
The C market, as of October 14th, is trading at $2.09/lb, back to the levels reached immediately following the frost in Minas Gerais and other coffee regions of Brazil this past July. This is in spite of nearly ideal rainfall patterns in Brazil. Drought no longer seems to be a primary concern,...
High Altitude Ethiopia Coffee: METAD Staff Picks
High Altitude Ethiopia: METAD The wait is over! We have some stellar offerings from METAD. METAD is a third-generation family-owned business managed by the Adinew brothers. Their high-altitude estate is blessed with lush soil and heirloom plants; perfect conditions for unforgettable coffee. Staff...
Beyond Labels: What Certifications Really Mean for Your Coffee
This is an incredibly useful The Crown Podcast episode with Certifications Specialist Lauren Cropper and The Crown's Director of Education Chris Kornman unpacking the 5 most common coffee certifications that Royal carries. Beyond Labels: What Certifications Really Mean for Your Coffee Chris: So...
Grinder Alignment: An Evaluation of Consistency, Cupping Settings, and the Impact of Roast Degree
Editor's note: This article was first published in Roast Magazine's May/June 2021 issue, and is reprinted here with permission. Grinder Alignment: An Evaluation of Consistency, Cupping Settings, and the Impact of Roast Degree Experiment design, operation, summary and analysis by Chris Kornman and...
The Latest in Coffee Science: Observations from the 2021 ASIC Conference
Editor's note: This article first ran in Daily Coffee News on July 12, 2021, and is republished here with permission. The 2021 Association for Science and Information on Coffee (ASIC) biennial conference concluded in Montpellier, France, on July 1, and I’m feeling pretty lucky to have been able to...
Frost in Brazil: What does it mean?
“Frost in Brazil.” Whisper the phrase in a trader’s ear and watch the market ticker spin. What Happened? Tragically last week, an unexpectedly severe weather system hit 3 coffee-growing regions in Southeastern Brazil (the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo [Mogiana], and Paraná) at a time when...
“Coffee Needs Research”
The UC Davis Coffee Center Receives its Official Dedication and is Open for Business Friday, June 25th, was the day of the official dedication ceremony for the UC Davis College of Engineering Coffee Center, a 6,000 square foot multi-bay laboratory building currently on its way to becoming the...
The Crown Gallery Artist Interviews: Mark Fisher
The Crown seeks to give exposure to local and international artists through The Crown Gallery, and hosts new artists each quarter. The Crown Gallery is currently accepting submissions for the Fall of 2021, and is seeking artists who approach issues related to environmental sustainability,...
The Real Cost of Cheap Coffee | Guest Post by Marcelo Pereira
Editor's note: This article is written by Marcelo Pereira Magnere. In his own words: "I am a coffee lover, quality specialist and private consultant. I have focused my career on improving smallholder coffee farmer’s revenue and competitiveness, by relying on their advantages rather than on the...
Managing Green Inventory Part III: Inventory Management Pro Tips
Editor's Note: Managing inventory onsite or in a warehouse is a crucial part of operations in a roastery, and the tighter the protocols the better. Weekly meetings, physical bag count, monitoring consumption, and staying connected with your trader are all essential parts of successful green coffee...
Pacific Potion — Assume Nothing! A Year of Recipes
by Nate Lumpkin "Assume Nothing!" A mantra for The Crown as we worked towards opening our doors in March of 2019, the phrase became a Menu section, encouraging our visitors to drop their preconceptions and be open to new and delicious experiences. And now it's the title of a recipe series, for you...
Jamaica Soda — Assume Nothing! A Year of Recipes
by Elise Becker "Assume Nothing!" A mantra for The Crown as we worked towards opening our doors in March of 2019, the phrase became a Menu section, encouraging our visitors to drop their preconceptions and be open to new and delicious experiences. And now it's the title of a recipe series, for you...
Royal Coffee Will Be Closed on Juneteenth, June 18th and 19th, 2021
Dear Customers, In 2020, we decided that Royal Coffee would observe Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday began in Galveston, Texas and commemorates the June 19th, 1865 delivery of the news of freedom from slavery in Texas,...
Good Food Awards
Good Food Awards Coffee Entry The Good Food Awards entry period is about to start! The Good Food Awards is open to producers in 17 categories, including coffee. The deadline to enter is June 30th. Want to learn more? Listen to the Good Food Awards co-founder Sarah Weiner, co-chair Tovara Salley,...