The Royal Blog

By Evan Gilman, Creative Director, Indonesia Green Buying Team, CQI Arabica Quality Evaluation Instructor Article Summary: Royal Coffee’s Evan Gilman reflects on the abrupt handover of the Coffee Quality Institute’s (CQI) Quality Evaluation program to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), a decision made without stakeholder consultation that left many instructors and Q Graders blindsided and […]

Explore Royal Coffee’s state-of-the-art QC lab in Addis Ababa—with an efficient and experienced team discovering Ethiopia’s best specialty coffee.

Editor’s Note: The White House is clarifying that Trump’s announcement of a 90-day tariff “pause” means that the “tariff level will be brought down to a universal 10% tariff” during that time, while “negotiations are ongoing.” Article Summary: Max Nicholas-Fulmer breaks down the new U.S. import tariffs announced by the Trump Administration, effective April 5. […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day #shesthebuyer This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on the incredible women who help connect exceptional coffees with roasters around the world. From navigating wild harvest seasons to forming deep connections with producers, each of these […]

The Rise of Specialty Coffee The Origin of Specialty Coffee  The phrase “specialty coffee” is usually attributed to the progressive and outspoken coffee importer Erna Knutsen, in a 1973 interview published in the Tea and Coffee Trade Journal. Her evolution in the coffee industry is intricately tied to the inception of our understanding of what […]

Time Keeps on Slipping…into the Future The C Market is finally starting to come under some selling pressure, but there is still a large area of support at the 215.00 to 220.00 area. It would be premature to assume the market can or should break much lower than that in the near term. Remember: we […]

You’ve maybe heard the news by now, and maybe even seen the statement issued by the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama (SCAP) and the Best of Panama (BOP) competition and auction. Multiple coffees were disqualified this year for employing techniques that were “altered from their natural DNA expression… by using foreign additives.” The assumption is […]

Unroasted, green coffee is an agricultural commodity, and specialty coffee buyers typically treat specialty quality coffee as a seasonal product with a finite shelf life.  While opinions may differ on best practices, there are a few guiding principles to keep in mind when considering your green coffee storage to best preserve and use your coffee […]

22 Lb Crown Jewel Summer Update  Hey there, coffee buyers! Since our last update, lots of coffees have been moving, and we’re very excited about what’s in store and on the way. Here’s an update on upcoming Crown Jewels to keep your eyes on… Upcoming Releases: We’ve been anxiously awaiting Ethiopia arrivals and I’m thrilled […]