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Competition, Quality, & Why Sourcing in Oaxaca Remains Worth the Extra Effort

March 30, 2026

It’s officially spring and Oaxaca is in full swing, with lots shipping April through June and arrivals starting in May. These sought-after coffees are inherently limited, and we’ve been as…

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Not all Naturals Are Created Equal: Arbegona Bochessa 2026

March 29, 2026

From Red Fox Co-Founder & President Aleco Chigounis: Naturally processed coffees come in many forms: from the ripe fruit and deep sweetness-driven process-forward profiles to the more acidity-driven, terroir-perceptible options….

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A Rare Gift, Now Repeatable: Gotiti 2026

March 1, 2026

From Red Fox President & co-founder Aleco Chigounis: Banko Gotiti is a forested area of semi-mythical status located in one of the remotest reaches of Gedeb within the fabled Kochore…

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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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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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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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