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...
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Origin stories, harvest updates, industry insights, and what we're learning after 19 years importing specialty green coffee.
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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