How to Interpret a JDE Cupping Form for Commercial Grade Coffee?

June 2, 2026

A buyer from a large food service distributor in Chicago sent me a cupping form from JDE — Jacobs Douwe…

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Why Is Blockchain Being Used for Coffee Bean Traceability from China?

June 2, 2026

I remember a buyer telling me a few years ago, "I love your coffee, and I love your story. But…

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What Are the Benefits of Long Fermentation Processes?

June 2, 2026

A buyer from Melbourne called me last year. He'd tried a coffee labeled "96-hour anaerobic fermentation." Cost him double his…

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Where to Buy Catimor Coffee Beans in Bulk?

June 1, 2026

A distributor from Berlin called me last month. He'd been buying Catimor from a trader in Vietnam. Quality varied wildly.…

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How to Get the Best Coffee from Yunnan?

June 1, 2026

You've heard the buzz about Yunnan coffee. You're intrigued by its potential and the value it represents. But you're a…

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How to Understand the Nuances of Chinese Coffee Culture?

June 1, 2026

As a Western coffee professional, you look at China and see a tantalizingly huge market. You see Starbucks opening a…

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What Are the Trends in Cold Brew Coffee Consumption?

June 1, 2026

You've perfected your hot coffee offerings. Your espresso blend is a hit, and your pour-overs are celebrated. But you're looking…

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How to Use Temperature Loggers During Coffee Shipping?

June 1, 2026

You've done everything right. You've sourced an exceptional lot of green coffee, maybe directly from our estate in Yunnan. You've…

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How to Use a Refractometer to Predict Green Coffee Quality?

May 29, 2026

A quality control manager from a large-scale roastery in Seoul visited our Yunnan facility last year with a refractometer in…

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How to Find a Factory with Experience Exporting to Costco Standards?

May 29, 2026

I will never forget the first time a buyer told me, "We are pitching to Costco." It was a distributor…

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