Coffee harvest does not begin at the same time across Costa Rica. Differences in altitude, temperature, rainfall, and flowering patterns cause cherries to mature earlier in some regions than in others. Turrialba, Orosi, Brunca, and Guanacaste are among the first areas where harvesting activity begins, with some farms starting to collect their earliest ripe cherries between July and August. In early harvesting regions such as Turrialba, Coto Brus, and Pérez Zeledón, the first

Buying coffee from a distance can provide information about score, variety, process, and tasting notes, but visiting origin adds something that cannot be fully captured on a specification sheet. Walking through a farm allows buyers to understand the environment where the coffee grows, meet the people responsible for it, and see the decisions behind each lot. Origin, producer, growing practices, and processing methods all contribute to the value and identity of specialty coffe

Yunnan is quietly changing the perception of China in the global coffee industry. The province produces roughly 95% of China’s coffee, with Pu’er at the center of the country’s coffee-growing region, and its coffee industry has evolved significantly from the commodity-focused production that dominated for decades. In 2024, 31.6% of Yunnan’s coffee was classified as specialty grade, a notable shift toward higher-quality production and differentiated lots. This transformation i

This year marks an important step forward for The Coffee Root, as we have increased the number of coffee containers shipped compared with previous periods. More than a number, this growth reflects the trust that producers and buyers have placed in us and the relationships we continue to build between origin and destination. Every container represents months of work, coordination, quality control, and collaboration. We are especially grateful to the producers who trust us to r