Every day, over 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide. Yet, few drinkers pause to consider the intricate journey behind their morning brew. From the high-altitude farms where coffee plants thrive to the bustling cafes serving lattes, the coffee supply chain is a complex web of labor, science, and global trade. Understanding this process …
Every morning, millions of people worldwide reach for their first cup of coffee, fueling a global industry that produced 168 million 60-kilogram bags in 2023 alone. But behind this daily ritual lies a pressing challenge: the environmental and social costs of conventional coffee farming. As climate change threatens crop yields and inequitable trade practices strain …
For millions of people, coffee is more than a morning ritual—it’s a global economic powerhouse. From smallholder farmers in Ethiopia to bustling cafés in New York City, coffee fuels livelihoods, shapes trade policies, and responds dynamically to market forces. But what determines the price of your daily brew? The answer lies in a complex interplay …
In a world where coffee is as much a daily ritual as it is a cultural experience, a new movement is brewing. Specialty coffee has emerged from the shadows of generic blends to redefine what it means to savor a cup. From bustling urban cafés to remote farming cooperatives, this movement isn’t just about caffeine—it’s …
Behind every cup of coffee lies a story of labor, tradition, and community. Yet, one critical narrative often remains untold: the role of women in shaping the global coffee industry. While women contribute to roughly 70% of the manual labor in coffee production—planting, harvesting, and processing beans—they own only 20–30% of coffee farms worldwide. This …