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A walk through Pike Place, outstanding food and hospitality, coffee shops at arm’s reach and lots of action brewing inside the Convention Center as The Global Specialty Coffee Industry meets from April 9 – 12 next week. Come visit us at the NUCOFFEE Booth # 21029 where both teams from Nucoffee – Brazil and Wolthers […]
I was invited by the ‘Comite Departamental de Cafeteros del Valle del Cauca’ to attend and be part of the judging panel on February 16th – 18th 2015 in Tulua. This was my second trip in less than 5 months to Cali and the Cauca Valley, obviously, the quality of their coffees drove me right […]
While temperatures are low and days still short, brings thoughts of Spring and delicious coffees into your life. We have some interesting coffees on Spot position and afloat coming your way. Look into our Offer List and call for pricing and samples.
Yes the weather market is providing for a great opportunity to buy spots and even soon to arrive coffees. While rains do bring relief to the Brazilian Arabica Coffee Belt and prices take a break from climbing by descending, it is now time to look into Brazil’s Robusta zone. Brazil is the second largest producer […]
Yes, as news of rains over the Brazilian coffee belt were confirmed this week, NY prices took a turn South opening a great opportunity to fix open contracts and also, make new purchases. Next week, we will issue a detailed report on Brazil’s mid-summer situation regarding the coffee belt and next crops potential yield. Meanwhile, […]
It’s been the year of the Central American Roya recovery, the Brazilian drought weather phenomena, Investment funds manipulating commodity markets and weather or climate change discussions. We at Wolthers Douqué have focused in chasing the reality behind these events, their importance and potential impact while at the same time, informing clients and friends about our […]
Brazil Outstanding Micro lots from NUCOFFEE Brazil Cerrado Organic from Nossa Senhora de Fatima Estate Colombia MCCH Winning Micro Lots from Huila and Tolima Colombia Excelso EP and Supremos Costa Rica La Pastora Tarrazzu and our exclusive Costa Rica “Playa Hermosa SHB/EP“ Guatemala Acatenango and our Huehuetenango SHB/EP’s Call us for prices and samples. Special […]
While the weather in Europe, Asia and North America becomes the ideal coffee consuming weather we appreciate within the industry, producers around the globe commemorate a better year. As prices skyrocketed last February, a value accommodation has happened under the highest levels but still at reasonable advantage against cost of production worldwide. The potential of […]
Back in July – August 2014, MCCH, held a Micro Lot competition in Neiva – Huila. Hundreds of producers from Pitalito, Sur Huila, Garzon, Acevedo and Tolima participated, only 25 made it to the finals. I was personally in Neiva for the final event when all 25 finalists received their ranking and prizes. During the […]
As the Holiday season approaches, demand for great coffees increases. Brazilian new crop coffees are arriving while Central America prepares to harvest its export qualities as the rains cease now in November. SINTERCAFE kicks off tonight in San Jose, Costa Rica, news about the fight against the rust fungus and the regional output for this […]
A Quick Update to The Coffee Scene
Dear coffee lovers, Quick update in the current coffee scene. The “C” market is going through a combination of factors that presents us an unusual yet periodical consequence of a high coffee prices. EUDR (which has now been postponed), low volume of spots in consuming countries, draught in Vietnam, lack of containers, logistics problem in […]
Ugandan Coffees Cupping Experience
Last week right after World of Coffee Copenhagen, I had the honour to cup among some powerful women in the Embassy of Uganda in Denmark. Ambassador H.E. Margaret M. Otteskov and Ambassador H.E. Signe Winding Albjerg together with UCDA-Uganda Coffee Development Authority, united the finest of Ugandan coffees in a very educational cupping experience. Interesting […]
