Coffee Bean Industry

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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Why Is Bean Density Testing Crucial for High Altitude Coffee Roasting?

April 27, 2026

I once had a client—a very experienced roaster—call me frustrated. He had been roasting our high-altitude Baoshan Arabica using the…

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What Are the Advantages of Sourcing Coffee from a Single Estate in China?

April 27, 2026

I once had a buyer ask me, "Why should I pay attention to whether my coffee comes from a single…

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Are Yunnan Coffee Beans Organic and Non-GMO?

April 27, 2026

I was giving a virtual tour of our Baoshan farm to a new buyer from California. We were walking through…

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How to Explain the Flavor Notes of Chinese Catimor Coffee to Customers?

April 27, 2026

I was at a public cupping once, and a customer picked up a bowl of our Yunnan Catimor. She sipped…

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