Discover the legendary story of Kaldi the goat herder and how coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia. Learn about coffee origins, the dancing goats legend, and how this energizing beverage spread from Ethiopian monasteries to the world.
This topic explains the roles of importers and exporters in coffee logistics, how direct trade differs, and the benefits and challenges of each system for producers and buyers.
This topic explains how traceability and lot coding work in coffee milling, why they are essential for quality assurance, and how they support transparency and trust in specialty markets.
This topic explains the timing of coffee harvest seasons around the world, how they differ by hemisphere and region, and why harvest periods matter for freshness, supply, and global trade.
This topic compares the three main commercial coffee species—Arabica, Robusta (Canephora), and Liberica/Excelsa—covering their genetics, cultivation environments, bean traits, flavor profiles, and market roles.
This topic introduces the genus Coffea, explains its major species, and outlines their biological traits, cultivation differences, and global significance.