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Royal Coffee is an independent specialty green coffee importer since 1978. Based in Oakland, California, our team works with producers and roasters to source distinctive coffees, share what we learn, and help great coffee reach its full potential.

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  • Remembering Bedhatu Jibicho

    Remembering Bedhatu Jibicho

    Royal Coffee remembers Bedhatu Jibicho, a longtime producer partner in Ethiopia’s Gedeb district whose family helped expand our single farmer coffee program.

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  • Staff Picks!

    Staff Picks!

    Staff Picks! Sometimes we get excited around the cupping table, and one particular coffee stands out to us. We’re sure we aren’t alone in this – there’s always that coffee that just fits. Taste in coffee is unapologetically subjective. There are some coffees we can all agree upon as being special, and for the Royal Trading […]

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  • Grounds for Health – It’s Been 20 Years

    Grounds for Health – It’s Been 20 Years

    Grounds for Health – It’s Been 20 Years by Pam Kahl – VP, Development & Communications – Grounds for Health Editor’s Note: Royal Coffee has been pleased to work with Grounds for Health since 2006. We invited Pam Kahl to speak a little about why their mission is as important as ever. Join us and support this […]

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  • Opinion: Are Bees Responsible for Better Quality Coffee?

    Foreword by Chris Kornman The story of Alfred Klein and Royal Coffee is a long one, best heard in the words of Don Alfred himself, and that of Royal’s cofounder Bob Fulmer. Bob and I struck up a brief conversation about the coffees and the farm a couple of years ago, which led to, among […]

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  • 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 information and hours for each of our U.S. […]

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    Understanding The IEEPA Tariff Refund Process: What Coffee Roasters Need to Know

    Recent court rulings around tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have created understandable confusion across the coffee industry. In this article, we break down what the Supreme Court ruling actually means, where the government refund process stands today, and what coffee roasters should realistically expect as the situation develops.
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  • 22 lb Crown Jewels

    Royal Coffee’s Top 5 Crown Jewels of 2025

    With more than two dozen Crown Jewels released in 2025, narrowing down a “top five” was impossible, so we didn’t. Instead, we ranked this year’s standouts by cup score, rarity, volume, processing innovation, and legacy relationships. The result is a snapshot of the coffees that defined our year and the producers behind them.
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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 York operates across three distinct branches that together serve roasters, […]
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    The Importance of Coffee Packaging

    Article Summary: Effective coffee packaging balances freshness, durability, sustainability, and presentation. By tailoring your packaging design and materials to your product type and distribution needs, you can protect quality, appeal to your target audience, and strengthen your brand’s reputation. The Importance of Coffee Packaging  Creating the best packaging for your product and consumer needs can […]
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