In specialty coffee, we are almost always talking about Arabica and, within that species, about different varieties. They are not a guarantee of flavor, but they provide useful guidance.
Coffee blog / Botanik
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May 20, 2026
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May 12, 2026
The Cherry in the Cherry: Everything You Need to Know About Cascara
Coffee or tea? Why not both! We'll show you why cascara (coffee cherry) is the underrated gem of coffee farms. Discover this fruity pick-me-up as a hot brew or an iced summer drink!
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August 18, 2025
Climate change and coffee: challenges on the plantations
Coffee is the world's second most important commodity after oil—but climate change poses a massive threat to its future. Specialty coffee, which thrives under precise climatic conditions, is particularly vulnerable to changes.
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April 01, 2025
Along the Coffee Belt – A Journey Through the World of the Coffee Cherry
Did you know that the colorful stripes that adorn our coffee packages also have a meaning? They represent the coffee regions along the so-called Coffee Belt.
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August 26, 2024
The Dark Side of the Coffee Industry - The Long Shadow of the Bean
Coffee has become a faithful companion in our fast-paced everyday lives. The first cup of coffee follows in the morning after we wake up. But what is a pleasure for us tells a historical and contemporary story of forced labor, poverty, violence, and environmental destruction in other places. -
July 25, 2024
Anaerobic treatment - Fermentation without oxygen
Fermentation is a natural process used in coffee processing. Innovative fermentation techniques have enabled coffee producers to innovate this method and explore new flavor dimensions. One of these techniques is anaerobic processing.
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