Coffee Insights
Origin stories, harvest updates, industry insights, and what we're learning after 19 years importing specialty green coffee.
October 07, 2026 · Samuel Demisse, Founder & CEO, Keffa Coffee
Every fall, roasters from across North America send their best coffees to Golden Bean, the world's largest coffee roasting competition. This year it took pla...
September 10, 2026 · Samuel Demisse
Where the Coffee Market Stands: Prices and Production By Sam Demisse, Founder & CEO, Keffa Coffee — September 2026 The past two years have been the wil...
July 07, 2026 · By Samuel Demisse, Founder & CEO, Keffa Coffee — July 7, 2026
Yesterday was a day the coffee trade will talk about for years. September arabica futures in New York jumped 48.75 cents in a single session — a gain of more...
May 22, 2026 · Samuel Demisse
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,...
April 24, 2026
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
Ethiopian Coffee Supply Chain Update: Container Shortages, Diesel Crisis, Shipping Disruptions & What It Means for Roasters By Samuel Demisse, Founder &...
March 25, 2026
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
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
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
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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