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Prices in retail and cafés continue to climb as the market braces for further increases in 2026 Moscow – Qahwa World Russia’s coffee market experienced a sharp rise in prices throughout 2025, a trend that has become clearly visible to consumers both in retail stores and in cafés. As 2026 begins, prices for instant coffee

A proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian imports by former U.S. President Donald Trump has sent ripples through the global coffee market, already grappling with record-high prices. While the immediate political focus is on the U.S., the fallout could soon hit Australian consumers—potentially pushing the cost of a regular barista-made coffee to as much as $8

In Taipei, a remarkable coffee experience is drawing enthusiasts willing to pay an astonishing $635 for a single cup. Simple Kaffa, a renowned café founded by Berg Wu, Taiwan’s first World Barista Champion (2016), offers an exclusive coffee tasting experience that has captured global attention. Located in the Huashan district, Simple Kaffa’s flagship café operates

Source: Qahwa World / Lavazza Group Author: Editorial Team Date: July 21, 2026 Coffee Drinkers Shift to Whole Beans as Prices Soar Consumers are buying less but better coffee as global prices remain elevated. Whole bean demand surged 46% year-over-year, according to consumer data. Home brewing equipment sales jumped: drip coffee makers up 66%, espresso

Source: Coffee Quality Institute / Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association Author: Editorial Team Date: July 14, 2026 CQI and BSCA Partner to Expand Coffee Education in Brazil CQI and BSCA signed an exclusive agreement to distribute CQI’s educational offerings in Brazil. The partnership aims to make coffee education more affordable for Brazilian producers. BSCA will coordinate

Source: World Coffee Research / FFAR Author: Qahwa World Date: June 5, 2026 $1.5M Initiative Modernizes Coffee Breeding World Coffee Research launched a $1.5 million project to modernize coffee breeding tools. New molecular breeding tools can shorten variety development timelines by half or more. The research targets major threats: coffee leaf rust, coffee berry disease,

Source: Coffee Watch Report – Adapted by Qahwa World | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 25, 2026 Coffee Farming in Vietnam Devours Half a Million Acres of Forest, Threatening Rare Species with Extinction Key Takeaways: A new report from the nonprofit Coffee Watch reveals that coffee farming in Vietnam has cleared nearly half a

Source: C20 Non‑Profit Institution – Press Release | Author: Qahwa World | Date: June 10, 2026 C20 Global Coffee Sustainability Summit to Unite Industry Leaders in London, Driving Action from Farm to Cup Key Highlights: The C20 Global Coffee Sustainability Summit will take place in London on June 23–24, 2026, at Camden Town Hall, King’s

Source: Coffee World | Author: Events Unit | Date: June 5, 2026 Dubai Hosts Coffee Break Vol. 2 with Conversations Shaping the City’s Future Key Information: “Coffee Break Vol. 2” takes place at Time Out Market, Souk Al Bahar, Dubai. Organized in collaboration with Mokha 1450 Luxury Specialty Coffee. Theme: “Dubai’s next chapter, told over

Author: Qahwa World – Brasília Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report BR2026-0025 Date: June 1, 2026 Brazil Coffee Output to Reach Record 71.9M Bags Executive Summary Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee production is forecast at 71.9 million 60‑kg bags, a 14% increase over the previous season. Arabica output is expected to surge 25% to 47.5 million

Focus Keyphrase specialty coffee pricing Dubai Slug specialty-coffee-pricing-dubai SEO Title Specialty Coffee Pricing in Dubai: Fair or Overpriced? Meta Description (141 chars) Dubai coffee experts clash over pricing. Some say costs justify the price. Others call it greed. A full investigation. Tags specialty coffee, Dubai coffee, coffee pricing, cafés, Dragoslav Džudović, Sigrid Ballard, Sarah Sahwan,

Author: Qahwa World Date: May 29, 2026 $1.8 Million Hot Coffee Fine Appealed Over Nonexistent Temperature Standard Executive Summary: Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center appealed a $1.8 million fine over a hot coffee burn case, arguing there is no federal coffee temperature standard. The facility claims regulators relied on a nonexistent standard, highlighting legal

Author: Qahwa World – San Salvador Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ES2026-0004 Date: April 20, 2026 El Salvador Coffee Output Falls 7.5% to 542,000 Bags in 2026 Executive Summary El Salvador coffee production for 2026/2027 is forecast at 542,000 60 kg bags, a 7.5% decrease from the revised 2025/2026 estimate of 586,000 bags.

Author: Qahwa World Source: Cup of Excellence Date: May 26, 2026 Cup of Excellence Auction Changes Coffee Farmer’s Life Executive Summary: Ramón Jarquín, a coffee producer from El Porvenir, Nicaragua, sold his coffee for only $1.50 per pound through intermediaries for years. He carried his coffee 2 kilometers on his back to sell it, showing

Author: Qahwa World – Addis Ababa Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service – Report ET2026-0005 Date: May 20, 2026 Executive Summary Ethiopian coffee production for marketing year 2026/2027 is forecast at 12.10 million 60 kg bags, up 4.7%. Harvested area is forecast at 800,000 hectares, a 1.3% increase from the previous year. Exports are forecast at

Author: Ali Alzakary Source: Qahwa World Date: May 20, 2026This article features a José Manuel Hernández García interview. Executive Summary: José Manuel Hernández García, a mechatronics engineer from Coatepec, Mexico, is building digital traceability systems and opening new trade routes for Mexican coffee to the Middle East and Eurasia. Severe drought in 2024/2025 affected Mexican

Author: Coffee World Source: CNN/ctvnews Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Hong Kong, a city of 7.5 million people, has begun growing coffee on Lantau Island despite urban conditions. Ringo Lam, a former tech entrepreneur, started the project after bringing 100 coffee seeds from Panama six years ago. About 80 of the 100 seeds sprouted,

Author: Coffee World Source: El.kz Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Coffee consumption in Kazakhstan rose by approximately 24 percent over the past year. In the capital Astana, sales increased by 31 percent, while Almaty recorded a 16 percent rise. The most coffee-consuming age group is between 18 and 40 years old. Cappuccino and latte

Author: Qahwa World Source: Industry reports and TASS news agency Date: May 17, 2026 Executive Summary: Economist Svetlana Ilyashenko announces that Russia has completely transformed from a tea country to a coffee country. The turning point was 2016, when coffee imports exceeded tea imports for the first time in history by 4 percent. Russian per

By: Dr. Steffen Schwarz, Coffee Consulate There is a word in coffee that has done more damage than most people realise. It is short, convenient, commercially familiar, and scientifically careless. The Coffea canephora Robusta myth is a prime example of how a term can become misleading in the world of coffee. For decades, the global

Dubai – Ali Alzakary For three decades, Professor Chahan Yeretzian has been one of the most respected voices in coffee science. As Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry and head of the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) in Switzerland, he has witnessed every major shift in how we understand,

IHCAFE forecasts continued growth in 2026/27 supported by plant nutrition, area expansion, and new plantations; exports rise 7.5% but differentiated coffee share drops sharply in early data. TEGUCIGALPA — Qahwa World Honduras will produce 5.53 million 60 kilogram bags of coffee in the 2025/26 marketing year, a 6.3 percent increase from the previous cycle, according

Dubai – Qahwa World Indonesia’s coffee production is set to decline for a second consecutive year in 2025–26 as excessive rainfall disrupts key growing regions, although industry participants say cup quality has remained stable due to reduced pressure on processing. Experts are closely watching the Indonesia coffee harvest 2026 to assess its impact on supply

Moscow – Qahwa World Rising prices are reshaping how Russians consume coffee, pushing more people away from takeaway purchases and toward brewing at home. A trend that began to emerge in 2025 has strengthened in 2026 and is now influencing the broader coffee market. According to Ramaz Chanturia, head of the Roschaikofe association, consumers are

Dubai – Qahwa World At a time when the global coffee sector stands at a historic crossroads, the journal Frontiers in Plant Science has published one of the most significant research papers of the last decade. It is not merely an academic study but a “rescue document” for the future of coffee. The paper, led

Dubai — Qahwa World The first Coffee Break forum, held yesterday in Dubai, brought together senior leaders from the coffee, hospitality, logistics, media, and investment sectors to discuss the growing structural pressures facing the global coffee industry. Organized by Mokha 1450 in partnership with Modora, the event went beyond discussion, offering a detailed real-time reading

Dubai – Qahwa World Sucafina published an important report today titled “Inside Asia Pacific’s Evolving Coffee Consumption Landscape.” Due to its relevance for understanding shifting global coffee demand, Coffee World is republishing the findings to help raise awareness of the key trends shaping the region’s coffee markets. Coffee consumption across the Asia-Pacific region is undergoing

Moscow – Qahwa World Data from the “Check Index” analytical center of the OFD Platform show significant changes in coffee consumption patterns in Russia during 2024–2026, driven by sustained price increases across all major categories. In 2025, prices rose across the entire market. The average price of instant coffee reached 482 rubles (+22% year-on-year), roasted

Strong International Participation and Growing Focus on Coffee Innovation and Technology Amsterdam – Tareq Alshameri The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2026 has officially opened in the Dutch capital, drawing a notable presence of visitors and coffee industry professionals, alongside broad participation from international companies and organizations operating in the sector. The event continues to reinforce its

Dubai – Ali Alzakary Across the GCC, coffee is no longer confined to cafés or social outings—it is rapidly becoming a refined, deeply personal experience crafted at home. Driven by a sophisticated café culture and global exposure, consumers in markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia are developing a sharper appreciation for quality, consistency, and

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee market is advancing rapidly, driven by strong consumer demand that shows no signs of slowing. Around half a trillion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year—more than 2 billion cups every day—making coffee one of the world’s most popular daily beverages and a core pillar of the

Moscow — Qahwa World A detailed market study published by VC.ru presents the top 20 coffee capsules in Russia for 2026, covering multiple systems, price segments, and consumer preferences. The report reflects not only Russian consumer behavior but also wider trends across post-Soviet markets and global capsule coffee consumption patterns. Based on sales volume and

Dubai – Ali Alzakary In the quiet precision of Nordic coffee culture, Kaffa Oslo has built a reputation shaped by patience, sensory discipline, and a deep respect for detail. From its roastery in Ryen, Oslo, the team continues to refine how coffee is selected, roasted, and experienced.After a standout year marked by recognition at “Nordics

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee is never just a daily habit. It reflects place, culture, and the real cost of bringing coffee from farm to cup. Across the United States, the price of a standard coffee varies widely. On average, a regular hot coffee costs between $3.50 and $3.65. In Hawaii, that same cup often

Kazakhstan – Qahwa World In 2025, people in Kazakhstan bought coffee 24% more often on average in the morning. Demand continued to grow despite higher prices. The average price of a cup increased by 8% to 1,310 tenge. The data comes from Poster, a company that provides automation systems for cafes and restaurants. Classic Drinks

Dubai – Qahwa World A cup of coffee for less than one euro is no longer a rare promotion. It is becoming a daily reality in some of Europe’s busiest cities, and it is starting to change how people think about their coffee. Step off a crowded morning train in Berlin or London and the

Dubai – Qahwa World The global coffee industry continues to evolve at a striking pace, shaped by a mix of record-breaking achievements, scientific discoveries, corporate expansion, and structural challenges. Recent developments from different parts of the world offer a revealing snapshot of where coffee stands today—and where it may be heading. A defining moment came

Moscow – Qahwa World A cup of coffee in Russia is no longer just a simple daily habit, it has become a growing expense that consumers are clearly beginning to feel. Within just one year, the equation has changed: the same amount of money that once covered five cups of coffee now barely pays for

Moscow – Qahwa World The Russian coffee market in 2026 is hitting record milestones, with nearly 70% of the population consuming the beverage every day. Recent analytical data confirms that coffee has firmly established itself as the primary national drink, shaping a new and sophisticated culture of consumption across the country. Consumption Statistics and Habits

Dubai – Qahwa World A fourth-generation Brazilian coffee farmer is aiming to redefine the upper limits of specialty coffee pricing, with plans to sell one of the world’s rarest varieties—eugenioides—for nearly $20,000 per bag, roughly 50 times the price of conventional arabica beans. Luiz Paulo Dias Pereira Filho is expanding production of Coffea eugenioides, a

Dubai – Qahwa World Walk down a Jakarta side street at 7 a.m. and you can watch Indonesia’s coffee story unfold in real time: a plastic stool at a warung, a QR code on a grab-and-go kiosk, and a young professional ordering a single-origin pour-over on her way to the office. Indonesia is no longer

Dubai – Qahwa World A report published by The Guardian highlights how Brazil’s long-overlooked robusta coffee is gaining new importance as climate change disrupts traditional coffee cultivation worldwide. In the Brazilian Amazon, the story of robusta is closely tied to the resilience of Indigenous communities. When the Paiter Suruí people regained control of their land

By: Ennio Cantergiani – Académie du Café Specialty coffee professionals know the moment well: a Rwanda or Burundi coffee expected to showcase vibrant stone fruit notes suddenly reveals the unmistakable flavor of raw potato. This phenomenon, known as the Potato Taste Defect (PTD), affects not only flavor but also the livelihoods of farmers and the economics

Dubai – Qahwa World The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a detailed report titled “Brewing Opportunity – Brazil’s Specialty Coffee Sector Shows Strong Potential,” examining the rapid development of Brazil’s specialty coffee industry and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future. Brazil remains the largest coffee producer and exporter in the world, while

Dubai Ali Alzakary At the heart of coffee’s long story, Yemeni coffee remains one of its most authentic and fascinating chapters. From the mountains of Yemen—where coffee first began its journey to the rest of the world—the beans still carry the aroma of history and the character of a land cultivated by generations of farmers.

Dubai – Qahwa World Caffè Nero is pressing ahead with its international expansion, even as it warns that the price of a cup of coffee is likely to keep climbing. The premium coffee house group cited a volatile mix of geopolitical conflict, rising labor costs, and climate-driven supply shortages as the primary drivers behind the

Dubai – Qahwa World From the high peaks of Yemen directly to your doorstep, we present the first speciality Yemeni coffee in an innovative Drip Coffee format. We have selected the finest crops, reflecting the richness of Yemeni soil and its unique flavour notes, offering them in practical sachets for a perfect cup in seconds.

Líbano, Colombia – Qahwa World The Guardian has reported on a striking paradox in Colombia’s coffee industry: even amid record-breaking global coffee prices, farmers are struggling to find enough pickers to harvest their crops. In Líbano, Tolima, Mary Luz Pérez Arrubla and her brother Rodrigo, fourth-generation coffee growers, experienced one of the best harvests in

By Dr. Steffen Schwarz How a shade-grown origin once hidden behind state control and instant exports is being rediscovered through climate pressure, stronger roasting capacity, and a fast-maturing café culture. India has long been one of the world’s major coffee producers — yet for decades, it remained largely invisible in the global specialty conversation. The

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – QHWAW WORLD The countdown has officially begun for the global specialty coffee community. With World of Coffee San Diego 2026 just around the corner, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced that “Early Bird” registration rates are set to expire on March 1, 2026. This leaves attendees with just one week