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Stay ahead of coffee industry trends—market data, emerging brew styles, and global insights that shape the future of your cup.

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Beanless Coffee: Lab-Grown Sustainability or Synthetic Flop?

January 29, 2026 by Kelsey Todd

It sounds like science fiction: Coffee without the coffee bean. But with climate change threatening to erase 50% of Arabica …

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The End Of Arabica? The Rise Of Liberica And Excelsa

The End of Arabica? The Rise of Liberica and Excelsa

January 28, 2026January 27, 2026 by Kelsey Todd

For decades, the coffee world has been a duopoly: Arabica for flavor, Robusta for caffeine (and tires). But as global …

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What Is Koji

The Koji Revolution: Is Mold the Future of Flavor?

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Kelsey Todd

In the pursuit of the perfect cup, the coffee industry has historically looked to the soil (terroir) and the flame …

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Espresso Vs. Ristretto: The 2026 Brew Duel

Espresso vs. Ristretto: The 2026 Brew Duel

January 21, 2026 by Kelsey Todd

It is the most common debate at the espresso bar in 2026: “Make it a Ristretto. It has more caffeine.” …

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The Rise Of Fine Robusta: Why 2026 Is The Year Of The 'Rough' Bean

The Rise of Fine Robusta: Why 2026 is the Year of the ‘Rough’ Bean

January 20, 2026 by Kelsey Todd

For decades, “100% Arabica” was the gold standard. It was the marketing slogan plastered on every bag of premium beans. …

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What is the Regenerative Coffee Trend? (And Why It Matters More Than “Organic”)

December 2, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

You buy organic. You buy fair trade. Here’s why. The Bottom Line (Direct Answer): Regenerative Coffee Trend is grown using farming methods …

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Coffee And Tariffs

Coffee Prices Just Exploded in 2025 – Here’s Exactly How New Tariffs Are Hitting Your Wallet

November 20, 2025November 16, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

If you’ve felt sticker shock at the coffee counter, you’re not alone. As of October 2025, U.S. retail coffee prices …

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Brewing Revolution: How Lab-Grown Coffee Could Save Your Morning Brew from Climate Volatility

November 10, 2025October 28, 2025 by Kelsey Todd

If your daily coffee ritual is starting to feel unusually expensive, you are not imagining it. As a market analyst …

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Pour Over Coffee Trends

Pour-Over Coffee Trends: Is it Still a Thing? (2024 Stats)

May 6, 2025September 21, 2023 by Kelsey Todd

Pour-over coffee, known for its detailed brewing process and flavor enhancement, faces competition in today’s diverse brewing landscape. Personally, I …

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Future Coffee Trends

5 Future Coffee Trends That We Can’t Believe Are Coming

June 16, 2025July 17, 2023 by Kelsey Todd

This blog post’ll explore the current trends, technologies, and transformations shaping the coffee industry. From the fascinating realm of specialty …

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About Kelsey

Kelsey may not know everything about coffee, but after two decades as a barista in Seattle and Santa Barbara, he knows a thing or two.

Kelsey is an accredited member of The Specialty Coffee Association of America. When he's not obsessing over the perfect cup, you can find him hanging out with his family or sharing his java gems on this here blog.

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