May 22, 2026 · Samuel Demisse
Where coffee's headed: lower prices, and a new bean
Every few weeks I get the same question from roasters, usually over a cupping table or a quick call: "Sam, where is this market going?" It's a fair question,...
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April 24, 2026
Brazil's Record Harvest, Hormuz, and Fuel at Origin: What Roasters Need to Know
Three Forces Pulling the Coffee Market in Different Directions Right Now By Samuel Demisse, Founder & CEO, Keffa Coffee April 24, 2026 If you've been w...
April 01, 2026
Container Shortages, Diesel Crisis and Shipping Disruptions
Ethiopian Coffee Supply Chain Update: Container Shortages, Diesel Crisis, Shipping Disruptions & What It Means for Roasters By Samuel Demisse, Founder &...
March 25, 2026
The Middle East Situation: Two Chokepoints Down at the Same Time
For the first time in modern history, both of the Middle East's major maritime corridors are simultaneously blocked. All the major carriers pulled out. Maers...
March 07, 2026 · Samuel Demisse, Founder & CEO, Keffa Coffee
What's Happening in the Coffee World Right Now —
If you're a roaster, buyer, or simply someone who loves great coffee, the next few months will be unlike anything we've seen in a while. Between a crisis in ...
February 12, 2026 · Samuel Demisse
Ethiopian Coffee Harvest 2026: What We Found on the Ground This January
Cherry prices have tripled across Ethiopia's coffee regions. Washed Yirgacheffe and Guji lots will be significantly tighter this season as farmers shift to natural processing. Here's what our January origin visit told us.
February 10, 2026 · Samuel Demisse
Coffee Market Update, February 2026: What We're Seeing and What It Means for Buyers
Arabica futures have pulled back to $3.20/lb after last year's record highs. Here's what's driving the correction, where Brazil and Ethiopia stand, and how we're thinking about it heading into spring.
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