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A Transcendent Year in Agaro, Ethiopia 2026

February 19, 2026

After spending the past month in Ethiopia warehouses cupping with Agaro-based cooperative union Kata Muduga leadership, we’re anticipating a truly exceptional season quality-wise. We will be on the ground in…

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Sourcing Coffee Three Ways in Kenya 2026

February 12, 2026

2026 brings our third Kenya season since the government’s regulations on coffee sourcing underwent a major shift, with a goal of limiting monopoly power in vertically-aligned sourcing companies. It’s made…

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Veracruz Kicking Off Mexico’s 2026 Season Early

January 28, 2026

We’re ready to dig into Mexico’s 2026 season starting with Veracruz. These coffees are year-over-year crowd pleasers from Coatepec and Las Lomas, versatile for high-end blends, standalone drip or espresso…

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Building Stability Amidst the Chaos: Q1 2026

January 15, 2026

Welcome to Q1 of 2026. We’re currently on the ground in Ethiopia, Mexico, & Kenya sourcing coffee for the coming months, as final Peru containers go afloat from a challenging…

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An Unusual Season in Peru

October 6, 2025

At this point in the year, we’re usually in the midst of a very traditional forward booking campaign as we furiously process and ship Peruvian coffee to the states, with…

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Southern Hemisphere Arrivals Begin Amid High, Volatile Market, Tariffs: Q4 2025

September 30, 2025

Welcome to the final quarter of 2025. As the industry continues to absorb shocks from tariffs & a high & volatile C market, our first southern hemisphere coffees are beginning…

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Better Weather, Competitive Market Conditions in Nariño

September 18, 2025

Nariño harvest is upon us. After weeks on the ground cupping coffee, talking to producers, and making commitments, we’re excited for the highly curated selection of coffees we’re shipping from the…

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Stellar Bolivia Coffee: More Precious Than Ever

September 11, 2025

Bolivia’s coffees, always limited in volume due to the country’s relatively small total production, are more precious than ever.  As 50% tariffs and recent frosts in Brazil cause buyers to scramble…

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New Origin Alert: Red Fox Jumps Into Burundi!

August 28, 2025

We’re so excited to introduce a new origin: Burundi. This is our first venture into Burundi as Red Fox, but we’re bringing an abundance of experience and history as well…

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