The term specialty coffee is heard more and more in coffee shops, packaging, and conversations about quality. However, it is often used without truly explaining what it represents. It is not just “premium” coffee or attractive packaging; specialty coffee involves a higher standard at every stage of the chain, from the farm to the cup. Specialty coffee begins at origin. This means that factors such as variety, altitude, climate, soil, harvesting, and processing directly influe

We are deeply grateful for all that has happened over this time. As an update, between 2025 and 2026 we shipped more than six coffee containers and completed over 20 deliveries, while building relationships with new producers. We also expanded into new origins, including Bolivia, Nicaragua, and China. In Costa Rica, we continue to grow by seeking new coffees, exploring new profiles, and strengthening partnerships with emerging producers.

Global coffee prices have shown significant volatility in recent years, yet higher market prices do not always translate into better income for producers. According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), the composite indicator price averaged around 160 US cents per pound in 2024, with peaks well above that level during periods of tight supply. However, studies from the International Trade Centre indicate that farmers typically receive less than 10 percent of the fin

In the specialty coffee world, cup quality often begins with what happens before roasting: physical sorting of green coffee. Defects such as black beans, sour beans, broken fragments, and insect damage can significantly affect both flavor and consistency in the cup. According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Green Coffee Standards, a coffee classified as specialty grade must contain zero primary defects and no more than five secondary defects in a 350 gram sample. Th