What Is the Harvest Season for Yunnan Coffee Beans in 2026?

April 29, 2026

You're planning your sourcing calendar for the year. You've had success with Yunnan coffee. Your customers love the chocolatey, smooth…

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What Questions Should I Ask a Chinese Coffee Bean Factory Before Ordering?

April 29, 2026

I have been on both sides of this table. I know what it feels like to wire a deposit to…

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How to Get a Pre-Shipment Sample Approved for Coffee Wholesale?

April 29, 2026

Let me tell you about the worst phone call I ever got from a buyer. He was shouting. Actually shouting.…

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What Is the Best Time to Source Coffee from Yunnan?

April 28, 2026

I learned this lesson the hard way in my first year as an exporter. A buyer from Germany contacted me…

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What Happens If a Coffee Container Fails USDA Inspection at Port?

April 28, 2026

I received a panicked phone call a few years ago. It was a client on the West Coast. His container…

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How to Conduct a Virtual Factory Tour of a Coffee Producer in China?

April 28, 2026

I remember the first time a buyer asked me for a virtual tour. It was early 2020. Travel was impossible.…

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How to Source 84+ Scoring Coffee Beans from China at Competitive Prices?

April 28, 2026

I was at a trade show in Seattle last year. A roaster walked up to our booth, picked up a…

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How Does Chinese Coffee Bean Production Compare to India in Volume?

April 28, 2026

I was at a buyers' meeting in Europe last year. A roaster was looking at his sourcing map. He pointed…

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What Affects the Flavor of Yunnan Arabica Coffee?

April 28, 2026

I am often asked, "Why does your Yunnan coffee taste like black tea and chocolate, while my other Asian coffees…

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How to Dispute a Coffee Bean Quality Issue with an Asian Supplier?

April 27, 2026

I received an email from a client last month. It was not a pleasant one. The subject line was "Quality…

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