Market & education

Transparency from crop to cup

Market trends, sourcing and pricing transparency, our roast calendar, and brewing education.

Market trends

Swiss Water decaf goes mainstream

Chemical-free decaf is shedding its low-quality reputation as roasters apply the same sourcing standards used for their flagship lots. Evening coffee occasions are growing.

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Ethiopian green prices firm on tight supply

A smaller washed harvest in the Gedeo zone is tightening availability of top-lot Yirgacheffe, nudging prices higher for spring shipments.

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Specialty demand keeps climbing in 2026

At-home specialty coffee consumption continues to rise as more drinkers invest in grinders and pour-over kits. Subscriptions are the fastest-growing channel for independent roasters.

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Sourcing transparency

We buy through long-term relationships and publish what we pay.

Gedeo Washing Station

Ethiopia · 1,900-2,100m

A community washing station processing ripe cherry from hundreds of nearby smallholders, with slow drying on raised beds to protect delicate florals.

Huila Smallholder Cooperative

Colombia · 1,600-1,900m

A cooperative of family farms in Huila committed to fully washed processing and transparent, seasonal pricing for their members.

Pricing transparency

Here is how our pricing compares to the commodity market.

Avg. FOB price
$3.85 / lb
Commodity (C-market) ref.
$1.85 / lb
Premium over commodity
+108%

Roast calendar

2026-06-22

House Blend

Scheduled
2026-06-22

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe

Scheduled
2026-06-24

Ember Espresso

Scheduled

Seasonal lots

Spring Yirgacheffe

Gedeo, Ethiopia · Spring 2026

A washed lot picked at 1,900-2,100m. Jasmine aromatics, bright bergamot acidity, and a clean stone-fruit finish.

Summer Huila

Huila, Colombia · Summer 2026

Smallholder washed Colombia. Sweet and approachable with caramel, red apple, and a clean cocoa finish.

Coffee education

Dialing in grind size
Grind size controls extraction. Finer grinds extract faster (espresso, moka pot); coarser grinds extract slower (French press, cold brew). If a brew tastes sour, grind finer; if bitter, grind coarser.
Understanding roast levels
Roast level describes how far beans are developed, not how strong or caffeinated the coffee is. Lighter roasts keep more origin character; darker roasts trade some of that for body and chocolate sweetness.
Storing coffee at home
Keep beans whole until you brew, in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid the fridge. Buy what you'll use in two to three weeks for the freshest cup.