Royal Coffee https://royalcoffee.com Green Coffee Importers Since 1978 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:24:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://cdn.royalcoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/07134300/web-app-manifest-512x512-1-100x100.png Royal Coffee https://royalcoffee.com 32 32 Notes Between Cuppings Entry 1 https://royalcoffee.com/notes-between-cups-entry-1/ https://royalcoffee.com/notes-between-cups-entry-1/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:32:14 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=225064 Co-fermented coffee is a new processing approach where producers add natural ingredients like fruit, hops, or spices during fermentation to enhance flavor complexity. Unlike flavored coffee, these additives interact with the beans before drying, creating unique taste profiles while sparking debate over labeling, transparency, and authenticity within the specialty coffee industry.

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]]> https://royalcoffee.com/notes-between-cups-entry-1/feed/ 0 What We Accomplished in 2025 and the Work Ahead https://royalcoffee.com/what-we-accomplished-in-2025-and-the-work-ahead/ https://royalcoffee.com/what-we-accomplished-in-2025-and-the-work-ahead/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:36:55 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=224715 Community > Chaos  2025 delivered volatility across both the global economy and the entire coffee supply chain. Yet one thing never shifted: the strength of our community and the collective impact we can make when we act together. As we look back, we’re grateful for the ways our team, customers, and partners supported education, community, and health across the supply chain. This work […]

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]]> https://royalcoffee.com/what-we-accomplished-in-2025-and-the-work-ahead/feed/ 0 Hey Mambo! Assume Nothing Drink Recipe https://royalcoffee.com/hey-mambo-assume-nothing-drink-recipe/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:33:57 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=223987 By Asha Wells “Assume Nothing!” A mantra for The Crown as we worked towards opening our doors in March of 2019, the phrase became a Menu section, encouraging our visitors to drop their preconceptions and be open to new and delicious experiences. And now it’s the title of a drink recipe series, for you to […]

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]]> Royal Coffee’s Top 5 Crown Jewels of 2025 https://royalcoffee.com/crown-jewel-boxed/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:05:48 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=223873 With more than two dozen Crown Jewels released in 2025, narrowing down a “top five” was impossible, so we didn’t. Instead, we ranked this year’s standouts by cup score, rarity, volume, processing innovation, and legacy relationships. The result is a snapshot of the coffees that defined our year and the producers behind them.

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]]> Royal Coffee and Grounds for Health Ethiopia Trip https://royalcoffee.com/royal-coffee-and-grounds-for-health-trip/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:31:48 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=223499 Editor’s Note: This field report accompanies Royal Coffee’s ongoing partnership with Grounds for Health, an organization dedicated to providing life-saving cervical cancer screening and treatment to women in coffee-growing communities. Royal is currently raising funds in support of this work, with all contributions matched dollar for dollar as part of our 2026 campaign. The experiences […]

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]]> Green Coffee Tariff Updates & Customer FAQs https://royalcoffee.com/coffee-tariff-updates-faq/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:41:24 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=223193 Updated November 20, 2025  TL; DR  On Nov 20 2025, the U.S. signed an order that removes the 40% additional duty on certain Brazilian agricultural imports, including coffee.  The relief is effective for goods entered/withdrawn for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on Nov 13, 2025. Tariffs on most green coffee from most countries […]

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]]> Royal Coffee 2025 Holiday Ordering Info https://royalcoffee.com/royal-coffee-2025-holiday-ordering-info/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:16:47 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=223040 Dear Royal Coffee Customer, As the busy holiday season approaches, we want to help you prepare for successful shipments. During the holiday season, carriers always experience higher than normal volume, and driver and dock staffing shortages tend to accumulate. We have seen recent delays due to weather, and we anticipate weather and staffing issues to […]

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]]> What Does the Supreme Court Tariff Hearing Mean for Coffee? https://royalcoffee.com/what-does-the-supreme-court-tariff-hearing-means-for-coffee/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:09:00 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=223089 The Supreme Court’s recent hearing on the IEEPA tariffs signals skepticism about presidential trade powers but no quick relief for importers. Refunds appear off the table, and tariff risk, especially for Brazil, remains high. Here’s what Royal Coffee’s CEO took away from the arguments.

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]]> Excerpt: Additive Fermentation: “Infused” Coffee is Gaining Popularity and Sparking Industry Debate” https://royalcoffee.com/co-fermented-coffee-processing-trends-and-controversy/ https://royalcoffee.com/co-fermented-coffee-processing-trends-and-controversy/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:53:29 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=222303 Co-fermented coffee is a new processing approach where producers add natural ingredients like fruit, hops, or spices during fermentation to enhance flavor complexity. Unlike flavored coffee, these additives interact with the beans before drying, creating unique taste profiles while sparking debate over labeling, transparency, and authenticity within the specialty coffee industry.

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]]> https://royalcoffee.com/co-fermented-coffee-processing-trends-and-controversy/feed/ 1 Coffee Market Update: Backwardation and What It Means for Roasters https://royalcoffee.com/coffee-market-update-backwardation-and-what-it-means-for-roasters/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:07:05 +0000 https://royalcoffee.com/?p=222178 The global coffee market has entered uncharted territory. Tight inventories, Brazil tariffs, and U.S.–Colombia trade tensions are pushing C-market prices higher and sustaining extreme backwardation. Learn what it means for roasters and buyers.

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