Features
Reflections on the purpose and the path forward for coffee auctions
In the final installment of this series, we ask what benefits does the coffee industry gain from auctions, especially microlot specialty auctions?
Premium coffee beyond the “Third Wave”
As premiumization of coffee continues to evolve, new opportunities are emerging for higher quality coffee that transcends the third wave.
Cold brew and nitro coffee on tap for growth
Both in café settings and in ready-to-drink retail, cold brew and nitro coffees are quickly becoming new customer favourites.
The Role of the Tea Broker in Today’s Marketplace
With more than 75 percent of the world’s traded teas sold through public tea auctions, tea brokers are key players in the tea trade.
The Modern Coffee Auction
In the first installment in this series, we looked at the history of auctioning coffee throughout the world. Part two focuses on modern iterations of coffee auctions
Assessing the Price of Coffee
Coffee pricing is constantly changing, but with recent futures market lows driving producers to extremes, it may be time for the concretization of alternative pricing strategies
Community Coffee: A Century of Celebrating the ‘Community’
With a foundation based on family, Southern values and a strong commitment to giving back to the community – both local and beyond – fourth-generation owned and operated Community Coffee Company celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019.
Paving a New Path for Ingredient Sourcing
Pluck Tea aims to improve the quality of tea in the Canadian foodservice industry while employing sustainable strategies to reduce its carbon footprint such as using locally-sourced ingredients. By Anne-Marie Hardie
How Coffee Auctions Evolved into the Modern Era
This month, T&CTJ is launching a three-part series on coffee auctions. The series will evaluate the history of coffee auctions and their modern influence on specialty coffee. Part one focuses on the history and evolution of the coffee auction.
For Burundi, failure to improve coffee production is not an option
Amid an unstable economy, Burundi is working to improve productivity in its coffee sector by strengthening its value chain and implementing better practices. By Gordon Feller
Africa Dominates World Tea Exports, While Still Evolving
With Kenya leading, Uganda catching up, and Rwanda and Burundi continuing to invest, there remains growth potential to satisfy demand from established and new customers. By Barbara Dufrêne
Choosing the Right Co-Packer
Industry trends, seasonal peaks, ingredients and other considerations must be taken into account in looking for the right partner for your tea or coffee brand.
Sanctions Could Destabilize Iran’s Tea and Coffee Markets
The newest international sanctions against Iran that are set to take effect on 4 November could put an end to the stability of the domestic tea market and undermine the growing coffee consumption in the country.
Striving to Balance Quality Water with Minimal Environmental Impact
Quality water is essential to achieve the perfect cup of coffee and tea. However, the methods to accomplish this and the environmental impact must be taken into consideration, and creating this balance is not easy.