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Celebrating 30 Years of Royal New York
We are proud to celebrate an important milestone for our sister company, Royal New York. For 30 years, they have been a trusted partner in specialty coffee and tea, known for their dedication to quality, service, and education.  Coffee, Tea, and The Lab  Royal New...
Market Update: Brazil Rains Shift Coffee Prices 
Article Summary: Coffee futures plunged. The sharpest drop in 17 years with arabica down 7.6% and robusta down 10% as rains return to Brazil. Improved weather may boost the 2026 crop, but short-term volatility remains. U.S. imports from Brazil are falling while...
Are All Green Coffees the Same? Factors That Affect Their Flavor

Explore July 2025 Crown Jewel coffee arrivals from Sumatra, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and more. Bold flavors, innovative processing, and standout producers.

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

We're fortunate to have team made up of incredible humans at Royal Coffee. In honor of National Women's Day, we are featuring some of them here, and sharing their career advice. Amanda Amato Junior Trader, 3 years with Royal Coffee Favorite Coffee: Colombia (Huila specifically) and Rwanda  ...

Royal Coffee Will Be Closed on Presidents’ Day 2020

Royal Coffee Will Be Closed on Presidents’ Day 2020

The Royal Coffee office and Oakland warehouse will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observation of Presidents' Day. Please note that Caffeinated Cargo, Costa Oro and Dupuy Warehouses will also be closed and adjust your ordering schedule accordingly. Please email or call your trader for more...

Upcoming Classes & Events in October

Upcoming Classes & Events in October

October starts off with a bang! The first day of the month is International Coffee Day; celebrate all month long with us by attending some of the events below. As always you can check out the whole calendar on The Crown's Events page -- there you can sign up or find extra information about the...

Upcoming Classes & Events in September

Upcoming Classes & Events in September

Back to School - Crown Style! We've ramped up our classes and events as we head into Second Summer in the Bay. As always, check out the full schedule on The Crown's Events page. Public Tasting - Guatemalan Coffees Friday, September 6th from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join us for a free event to taste...

Labor Day Office and Domestic Warehouse Closure Information

Labor Day Office and Domestic Warehouse Closure Information

Please be advised that Royal Coffee will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, 2019 in observation of Labor Day. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our main office at 510.652.4256 or email us at info@royalcoffee.com. For warehouse inquiries, please check out the contact...

Exploring the Wide World of Coffee Agronomy Research at Origin

Exploring the Wide World of Coffee Agronomy Research at Origin

Editor's note: This article first ran in Daily Coffee News on June 28, 2019, and is republished here with permission. Exploring the Wide World of Coffee Agronomy Research at Origin Back in May, The Crown and Equator Coffees co-hosted Greg Meenahan of World Coffee Research for a pair of speaking...

July 4th Royal Coffee Office and Domestic Warehouse Closures

July 4th Royal Coffee Office and Domestic Warehouse Closures

Please be advised that Royal Coffee will be closing Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th in celebration of Independence Day. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our main office at 510.652.4256 or email us at info@royalcoffee.com. For warehouse inquiries, please check out the...

Upcoming Classes & Events in July

Upcoming Classes & Events in July

It's summertime. Between trips to the beach and sunny afternoons, be sure to swing by The Crown for some cool classes and hot events. As always, you can find a full list of our calendar on The Crown's Events page. Closed for Independence Day! July 4 - July 6 Not exactly an event, but it could be...

Upcoming Classes & Events in June

Upcoming Classes & Events in June

It's already halfway through May! We've switched our hours at the Crown to Tuesday-Saturday, but there's plenty more of the same when it comes to great coffee and events. Here are a few things we're really excited about for the month of June: Water Composition & Coffee: Theory & Tasting...

Upcoming Classes & Events in May

Upcoming Classes & Events in May

It's hard to believe it's been two months since we opened our doors at The Crown's permanent location in Oakland. If you haven't swung through yet for a cappuccino, house-made soda, Public Tasting (Thursdays at 1pm) or one of our many events yet, please do! In fact, here are a few things we're...