As many of you have already seen in photos, Brazil has been hit by a wave of frost in 3 coffee regions in the past week: Paraná, São Paulo and Minas Gerais. This is the worst frost in Brazil since 1994 and the impact on production has not yet been fully evaluated. Let's try to analyze in detail what happened.
Shortage of empty containers, port congestions, Suez Canal blockage …. What is going on the coffee supply chain?
Water activity is becoming increasingly important as a decisive measurement in green coffee control. But sometimes the definition of water activity remains a bit unclear. Let's try to explain more about this topic today!
The answer to this question is as complex as a cup of Ethiopian coffee....
Fazenda Dutra in Brazil became organic certified.
This year, we have been super excited to renew all our sample roasters! We are lucky to benefit from the best technology in house to adapt the roast to each coffee.
When we buy green coffee most of us rely on cupping: when it’s good you buy it, when it’s not you do not. However, unfortunately, cupping is not always enough. In this article, you will find the 3 most important quality checks we perform when we are buying green coffee. We will always share this information with you, as transparency is paramount for us.
Bourbon is the most known and appreciated variety of them all. Bourbon is known for excellent quality in the cup at the highest altitudes. Read all about the plant here and discover a sample of our bourbon collection.
Is it worth it to go organic? Read below our insights on some common ideas regarding organic farming and certifications.
In this interview with Cuprima's Thibault Chauvin, coffee connoisseur and independent consultant Ok Coffee Tips will talk about commercial coffee, specialty coffee, but also green grain storage at Seabridge, EFICO and Cuprima's warehouse, an exemplary warehouse regarding environmental control, located in Zeebrugge, Belgium.