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Buy Great Coffee and Help Build a Digital Learning Center in Ethiopia

by | July 29, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

We expected a quick visit. Instead, it became one of the most memorable moments of the entire trip.

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Kenya Green Coffee Export Review

by | July 23, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

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

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Brazil: Why It’s Worth Booking Before September

by | July 22, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

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

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Costa Rica Green Coffee Export Review

by | July 16, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

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.  

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TCHO and Royal Coffee Meet with Ghanaian Cocoa Delegation

TCHO and Royal Coffee Meet with Ghanaian Cocoa Delegation

Apr 21, 2016 |

By Chris Kornman and Rosi Quiñones On Tuesday the 29th of March, Royal Coffee had the distinct pleasure of hosting a delegation of cocoa scientists from Ghana. Our friends at TCHO, a Bay Area based “New American” chocolate maker, reached out to us with this special opportunity. TCHO is...

Celebrating the Middleman

Celebrating the Middleman

Apr 15, 2016 |

As you walk around the SCAA Atlanta show today, you will likely see a group of Royal Coffee traders, suppliers, and roasters wearing green shirts proudly emblazoned with the word MIDDLEMAN. While this is undeniably tongue-in-cheek, there is an underlying message we hope to convey. Over the past...

Catracha Coffee Quality Project Reflections from Arvin Juan

Catracha Coffee Quality Project Reflections from Arvin Juan

Apr 14, 2016 |

by Kevin Stark Editor's Note: This is part of a continued series on our commitment to the Catracha Quality Project. Look for further articles and for the arrival of these coffees in the coming months. We have a few of these coffees available SPOT in both Oakland & Seattle. See the previous...

Colombian Micro-Lot Cupping

Colombian Micro-Lot Cupping

Apr 4, 2016 |

by Chris Kornman Royal Coffee’s The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room may not yet be open, but that hasn’t stopped the crew from undertaking a number of projects that are increasingly becoming available to the coffee industry. We opened the use of our space recently for an event that...