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ReflectionsBy Dr. Steffen Schwarz If you stand at the edge of a coffee farm at dawn, the industry looks almost impossibly fragmented. It is a mosaic of small plots and a patchwork of varieties where thousands of decisions are made by hand: when to prune, when to fertilize, and when to pick. Multiply that landscape</p>
ReflectionsDUBAI – QAHWA WORLD Coffee is the fine thread that weaves together spiritual serenity and social vitality during the nights of Ramadan. From the moment of Iftar until Suhoor, this “brown bean” becomes the protagonist of Arab gatherings, carrying the scent of history and the necessities of modern life. The Cultural Map of Coffee in</p>
ReflectionsBy: Sonam Sherpa We are living in a time where most of us know how to brew specialty coffee. Great equipment, precise recipes, advanced processing methods everything is available. And yet, I’ve tasted many technically perfect brewed coffees that felt without lives. What do I mean by coffee without life? As generations change, every industry</p>
ReflectionsBy Fabricio Scocco The global matcha market is standing at a precarious crossroads. While the vibrant green powder has become a staple of wellness culture in the Northern Hemisphere, a new player is beginning to stir: South America. As an industry, we must face a sobering reality—matcha production is not infinitely scalable. When South America</p>
ReflectionsBy Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate There is a peculiar irony in the coffee business: we have spent more than a century perfecting how we roast, grind, extract, foam, chill, carbonate, nitrogen-infuse and brand a seed, while the plant that produces it has been standing all along as a far larger, greener biomass—photosynthesising, defending itself,</p>
ReflectionsBy: Fabricio Scocco After nearly two decades of complex negotiations, we are witnessing a historic milestone. The European Union and India have reached a comprehensive free trade agreement that is set to reshape the landscape of international commerce. By removing up to 90% of tariffs between these two regions, we are opening doors to a</p>
ReflectionsBy: Ennio Cantergiani – Académie du Café You may have seen claims that coffee emits 2 kg of CO₂e per kilogram, or figures exceeding 28 kg CO₂e per kilogram. On a per-cup basis, estimates range from around 50 grams to more than 250 grams of CO₂e. So which number is correct? All of them —</p>
ReflectionsBy Abdullah Ramay As Australia moves into 2026, the specialty coffee sector is entering a new phase of transformation. Rising operating costs, changing consumer behaviour, and rapid innovation are reshaping how cafés operate, serve their customers, and define their identities. Rather than slowing demand, these pressures are accelerating evolution across the industry. Cafés that successfully</p>
ReflectionsBy: Ali Al Amodi In a world where a cup of coffee sets the rhythm of daily life, World of Coffee Dubai 2026 proved to be far more than a specialized industry event. It stood as a reflection of a city that knows how to turn the impossible into reality. From the heart of Dubai,</p>
ReflectionsBy: Sonam Sherpa What a privilege it was to meet Jack Simpson, World Barista Champion 2026. I had the opportunity to spend a few moments speaking with him, and the insights he shared were deeply grounding and inspiring. Here are a few lessons that stayed with me: 1. Discipline gives dreams direction We all have</p>
ReflectionsDubai – Qahwa World Understanding how coffee is processed at origin is essential for buyers, roasters, and importers. While traditional classifications—washed, natural, and honey—still dominate the conversation, the reality is far more nuanced. From mechanized harvesting in Brazil to cooperative-led processing in Peru, each producing country has developed its own post-harvest practices. This guide breaks</p>
ReflectionsBy: Dr. Steffen Schwarz We are instinctively drawn to what we can see. A ripening coffee cherry that blushes from green to red. A glossy crema that signals freshness. A rust lesion that alarms us because it is visible proof that something is wrong. Yet the most decisive actors in coffee, in agriculture, and even</p>
