In August 2024, an Arabica lot from Sidama, Ethiopia received an excellent cupping score of 90.50 points and set a Cup of Excellence auction record of $445 per pound. Meanwhile, the remaining lots sold for an average of $24.64 per pound, greatly exceeding commercial coffee traded over the same period. This reality indicates that specialty…
At the 2024 Cup of Excellence auction, an Ethiopian Arabica green bean lot reached a record $185.10 per pound, nearly 100 times higher than standard commercial benchmark prices. While accounting for roughly 57-58% of total global yield, the Arabica green bean holds a dominant share in the specialty segment. Reinforced by a 58% surge on…
Once seen as just a low-cost alternative to Arabica, the Robusta green bean is now earning a whole new level of respect in the global market. Industry data shows its market share has surged from 25% in the early 1990s to 44% in 2024, and that growth is not slowing down anytime soon. In this…
What separates the best coffee beans in the world from everything else on the shelf? The answer is rarely a single factor. Instead, it is a beautiful harmony of mineral-rich soil, ideal altitude, unique microclimates, and the generational wisdom of farmers who know exactly how to let their land speak. This guide from MeTrang Export…
An inquiry among ten industry experts regarding what defines the best coffee beans will rarely yield a consensus, a divergence that underscores the true complexity of the global market. Exceptional coffee is never the product of a fixed formula; rather, it represents a distinct expression of specific terroirs, microclimates, and the precise craftsmanship applied throughout…
Few realize that the multi-billion-dollar export icon of Vietnamese agriculture originated from foreign seeds introduced back in 1857. Over a 160-year history, Vietnam coffee beans have not only adapted flawlessly to the local terroir but have also evolved into a strategic raw material on the global trading floor. Join MeTrang Export to explore this historical…
On the negotiation tables of international buyers, Vietnam is an indispensable name in strategic sourcing portfolios. This enduring trust has been built over decades, anchored by the unique terroir of the Central Highlands and continuously evolving processing capabilities. Together with MeTrang Export, delve into the practical factors that allow coffee beans Vietnam to maintain a…
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