During the rainy season, coffee farms enter one of the most important periods for plant nutrition. In Costa Rica, ICAFE explains that the establishment of the rainy season stimulates vigorous growth of leaves, branches, roots, and developing coffee cherries, increasing the plant's need for nutrients. This makes fertilization an essential part of maintaining healthy trees and supporting the potential of the upcoming harvest. Fertilization is not simply about adding nutrients t

Buying green coffee is a decision that goes far beyond reading a score or looking at a list of tasting notes. Samples allow buyers and roasters to evaluate a coffee before committing to a larger purchase, helping them understand its sensory profile, physical condition, and suitability for their market. The Specialty Coffee Association identifies purchase sampling and quality screening as important applications of cupping within the green coffee trade. Through a sample, buyers

Before a coffee cherry reaches its familiar deep-red color, it begins as a small white flower. Flowering is one of the most important stages of the coffee production cycle, because its timing helps determine when the following harvest will occur. Rainfall plays a particularly important role: after a dry period, the arrival of rain can stimulate coffee trees to flower. In Costa Rica, ICAFE reported that abundant rainfall in February and March 2024 stimulated flowering across m

In specialty coffee, exporting should mean much more than moving green coffee from one country to another. To represent a coffee properly, exporters need to understand where it comes from, who produced it, how it was processed and where it will ultimately be served. Visiting farms makes it possible to see firsthand the conditions behind each lot: altitude, varieties, agricultural practices, harvest decisions and processing methods. These details provide the context needed to