Origin
Variety Guide: Laurina
In brief Laurina is a natural genetic mutation of the Bourbon arabica variety, first recorded on Réunion Island in the 18th century It typically contains 0.4-0.6% caffeine by weight -...
Variety Guide: Laurina
In brief Laurina is a natural genetic mutation of the Bourbon arabica variety, first recorded on Réunion Island in the 18th century It typically contains 0.4-0.6% caffeine by weight -...
Excelsa Coffee: A Low-Caffeine, Climate-Resilie...
In brief Global coffee production relies heavily on arabica and robusta, leaving the industry vulnerable to climate change and rising temperature instability. Excelsa (Coffea dewevrei) is a distinct species with...
Excelsa Coffee: A Low-Caffeine, Climate-Resilie...
In brief Global coffee production relies heavily on arabica and robusta, leaving the industry vulnerable to climate change and rising temperature instability. Excelsa (Coffea dewevrei) is a distinct species with...
Daterra Masterpieces Auction 2025 - Laurina in ...
In brief The 2025 Daterra Masterpieces Auction featured an unusually strong showing of naturally low-caffeine varieties, especially Laurina. Laurina’s development at Daterra reflects years of agronomic work to stabilise flavour...
Daterra Masterpieces Auction 2025 - Laurina in ...
In brief The 2025 Daterra Masterpieces Auction featured an unusually strong showing of naturally low-caffeine varieties, especially Laurina. Laurina’s development at Daterra reflects years of agronomic work to stabilise flavour...
Are Coffee Certifications Worth It?
Common certifications — Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Organic — aim to support farmers through price protection, environmental standards, or chemical-free farming. Each has benefits, but also limitations around cost, enforcement,...
Are Coffee Certifications Worth It?
Common certifications — Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Organic — aim to support farmers through price protection, environmental standards, or chemical-free farming. Each has benefits, but also limitations around cost, enforcement,...
Coffee Origin - Panama
In brief Panama is a small coffee-producing country, but its high-altitude microclimates and volcanic soils produce exceptionally complex Arabica coffees. After the collapse of the International Coffee Agreement in 1989,...
Coffee Origin - Panama
In brief Panama is a small coffee-producing country, but its high-altitude microclimates and volcanic soils produce exceptionally complex Arabica coffees. After the collapse of the International Coffee Agreement in 1989,...
Exploring Unusual Coffee Species
In brief Most global coffee production is dominated by Arabica and Robusta, but dozens of lesser-known species exist. Coffea racemosa (~0.5% caffeine) is drought-tolerant, low yielding, and produces herbal, savoury...
Exploring Unusual Coffee Species
In brief Most global coffee production is dominated by Arabica and Robusta, but dozens of lesser-known species exist. Coffea racemosa (~0.5% caffeine) is drought-tolerant, low yielding, and produces herbal, savoury...