Why Single-Origin Coffee Is So Expensive | So Expensive Food | Insider Business
Single-origin specialty coffee can cost over $30 per pound, more than five times the average price of 1 pound of ground coffee in the US. “Specialty” is the term for the highest-quality coffee, and aficionados describe its taste with words more frequently used by sommeliers, like “floral” or “fruity.” Reaching this level of quality requires investment and labor at every step of production. But despite the prices a roasted bag of single-origin coffee can reach in the world’s wealthiest countries, the farmers who handpick each coffee cherry struggle to earn a profit.
We went to Kenya to find out what it takes to grow high-quality coffee, and why it’s so expensive.
Intro 0:00
Growing coffee 0:44
Harvesting 2:01
Commodity vs. specialty coffee 2:56
Sorting 4:23
Washed process 5:09
Roasting 6:46
Drying and Milling 10:13
The price of coffee 11:48
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MT Elgon: A Speciality Coffee Documentary
This Story follows the journey of exploring the production of speciality coffee in Mt Elgon, Uganda. Mt Elgon is famous for its coffee and this mini-documentary is to illustrate what goes into producing those highly desired coffee beans.
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Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the Coffea plant. The genus Coffea is native to tropical Africa (specifically having its origin in Ethiopia and Sudan) and Madagascar, the Comoros, Mauritius, and Réunion in the Indian Ocean.[2] The plant was exported from Africa to countries around the world. Coffee plants are now cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the Americas, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. The two most commonly grown are arabica and robusta. Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds (referred to as beans) are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor. Roasted beans are ground and brewed with near-boiling water to produce coffee as a beverage.
Coffee is slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world.[3] It can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, French press, café latte, etc.). It is usually served hot, although iced coffee is a popular alternative. Clinical studies indicate that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption lowers the risk of some diseases, although there is generally poor quality of such studies.[4]
A cup of coffee with added milk
The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking appears in Yemen in southern Arabia in the middle of the 15th century in Sufi shrines.[5] It was here in Arabia that coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a similar way to how it is now prepared. Coffee seeds were first exported from East Africa to Yemen, as the Coffea arabica plant is thought to have been indigenous to the former.[6] Yemeni traders took coffee back to their homeland and began to cultivate the seed. By the 16th century, it had reached Persia, Turkey, and North Africa. From there, it spread to Europe and the rest of the world.
Brazil is the leading grower of coffee, producing one-third of the world total in 2016. Coffee is a major export commodity: it is the top agricultural export for numerous countries and is among the world's largest legal agricultural exports.[3][7] It is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. Green (unroasted) coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world.[8] Some controversy is associated with coffee cultivation and the way developed countries trade with developing nations and the impact of its cultivation on the environment, in regards to the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. Consequently, the markets for fair trade coffee and organic coffee are expanding.
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#STREETSOFBUDAPEST / Specialty Coffee
The best way to know a city is to walk through its streets, with your eyes ready to store every little glimpse, every perfume and every sound, that can be turned into wonderful memories. This is what the three protagonists of the documentary “Streets of Budapest” did. This event brought Astoria to the Hungarian capital in anticipation of World of Coffee (WOC), the key event for the world of global specialty coffee.
The video is a tribute to the two worlds, art and coffee, that saw Astoria as the sponsor of the World Latte Art Championship (WLAC) and World Coffee in Good Spirits Championship (WCIGS) for three years in a row. Riccardo Comaron, a member of Astoria's Marketing Office, representing in Budapest the world of professional coffee machines, will be joined by Hungarian street artist Gergely Void and the 2016 WCIGS winner, Michalis Dimitrakopoulos.
In this first part of the video, the protagonists will meander through Budapest to learn about the Hungarian coffee tradition, and, a bit more in depth, the universe of specialty coffee shops. This journey will be lived through the passion and experience of Michalis Dimitrakopoulos, a real expert in quality coffee.
The second part of the documentary STREETS OF BUDAPEST / Street Art will be released soon!
S1 - E7 - The secret behind Italian coffee culture - Part 1
Delicious Italian coffee is famous all over the world. Everyone knows espresso, cappuccino and macchiato. But where has the Italian coffee culture its origin and what does coffee itself means for the Italians? I was looking for answers inside Turin's most ancient and famous coffee houses.
BURUNDI: A Coffee Farmer's Salary #documentary #burundi #coffee
HOW MUCH WOULD YOU CHARGE FOR A JOB LIKE THIS?
There is something extremely wrong and unfair with the current global coffee pricing system.
We need to work collectively to expand the borders of the specialty coffee industry. Provide access to high value markets for small farmers and cooperatives from around the world, is key for changing the model.
You can help, drinking and buying better and more traceable coffee each time. Also, prefering importers/roasters who care for the wellbeing of small scale farmers and the environment, and not the big coffee multinationals.
It is in your hand and in your cup, the power to make this change possible.
Specialty coffee is the way.
Why Vienna's Coffee Culture Is So Special
What is that special thing that has made Viennese coffee house culture such a lasting and treasured experience? From a typical Viennese breakfast to mushrooms grown in grounds. From Coffee beans left behind by the ottomans, to local specialties enjoyed by all but with names understood by few. Vienna’s coffee houses aren’t just for coffee. Join Adia and find out about the experience that is Vienna’s coffee house culture.
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Café Frauenhuber
2:38 Jonas Reindl Coffee Roasters
3:44 Café Schwarzenberg
5:18 Hut & Stiel
6:23 Adlerhof
8:27 Outro
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Moderation: Adia Trischler
Producer: Alex Haberfellner, Thomas Scharf
DOP: Bernhard Popovic
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Colors: David Hughes, 61
Audiopost: Gregor Rasek, Overdub
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How Brazil Makes Over A Third Of The World’s Coffee
Brazil is by far the biggest coffee producer in the world. Coffee generates 8 million jobs in the country. Matas de Minas is a small region that produces coffee in an artisanal way in this all-year-round process.
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Honduras coffee farmer | Micro-documentary
This video shows you what life is like for a Central American coffee producer. This will be the second year that my company, Blue Sail Coffee, buys all of Walter's coffee. You can support Walter via purchasing his coffee here:
Honduras is a beautiful country with humble and strong people. I hope you visit there one day.
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Translation: Mi esperanza es que este video te muestre cómo es la vida de un productor de café centroamericano. Este será el segundo año de mi compañía en comprar todo el café de Walter. Puedes apoyar a Walter comprando su café aquí: Honduras es un hermoso país con gente humilde y fuerte. Espero que visites allí algún día.
AMSTERDAM: Sango Specialty Coffee Café and Roastery | The Netherlands
At SANGO Specialty Coffee Café and Roastery we Brew Coffee to Perfection and we aim for the Perfect Cup. We strive to provide a fine coffee experience, while focusing on Sustainability. Specialty Coffee means High Quality Coffee Brewed to Perfection.
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Coffee Culture in Naples | Napoli's Best
Coffee and Espresso are an important part of the Neapolitan culture. Here, coffee is a reason to meet up and make friends. Watch the clip to see how people use coffee as a way to give back to the community here in Napoli.
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Coffee's Crossroads ( Speciality Coffee Documentary )
At the end of March 2022, I flew to Colombia for about 4 weeks to record my bachelor thesis. There I met Luis Marcelino, my good friend and founder of Aroma Nativo.
Together we spent the next four weeks in the Hulia region. This is located below Cali and not far from the Ecuadorian border.
During this time, we visited different coffee farmers, their farms and did workshops with them about fermentation and different processing methods.
The goal of this project is to provide an insight into the Colombian coffee culture, the difficulties, as well as the hopes and goals of the new generation of Colombian coffee farmers.
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Film 4: 'Speciality Coffee is..' - Henrici, Zurich
Coffee Friday Zurich - 21 August 2015 at Kaufleuten - proudly presents the 'Speciality Coffee is..`series.
Let's see what 'Speciality Coffee is...' to the crew and guests at one of Zurich favorite speciality coffee cafes, Henrici.
This film features Tito Huber - top Barista, speciality coffee advocate and front man of Henrici together with his sister Olivia.
Meet Tito and other members of the SCAE Switzerland at Coffee Friday Zurich on August 21 at the Kaufleuten.
Event starts at 10.00 til 21.00. The event is free! See you there!
This 'Speciality Coffee is..' series is proudly brought to you by Coffee Me Zurich.
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The Connected Cup Coffee Documentary
Coffee is a human connector, and is much more than a simple drink. This #coffee #documentary is an abridged version made for TV for @DWTNNow as a special edition episode of the DWTN Now Television series on NBC in #northwestarkansas . In this film you will #travel to Ethiopia, Italy, Costa Rica, Tanzania, and Kenya with filmmaker Brooke Bierhaus to discover the global language of coffee. It's part #adventure and part #humanitarian on this epic coffee fueled journey!
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Why Melbourne's Coffee Culture is so Big
In my first official video, I tried to get a bird's eye view of everything that makes up Melbourne's coffee culture. From what it means to the average citizen to some of the most iconic places that make up the ecosystem, there is a whole world dedicated to coffee in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.
I mapped out some of Melbourne's most iconic coffee shops in my research. You can find the map at the following link:
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Documentary: Berlin meets Colombia – A coffee travel story (EN)
A coffee documentary about our travel through the Colombian mountains:
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Colombia, 10/10/2017 – 11/03/2017
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History and Culture of Coffee | Documentary | BitsImages
Explore the fascinating history and global impact of coffee in this in-depth documentary.
From its humble beginnings in Ethiopia to its status as a global beverage, coffee has played a significant role in shaping cultures and societies.
Learn about the different ways that coffee is enjoyed around the world, and discover the challenges and opportunities facing the coffee industry today.
This documentary is a must-watch for anyone who loves coffee or is interested in learning more about its cultural significance.
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Coffee Culture LA Ep 03 with Nicely
Coffee Culture is a docuseries that follows the journey of Juliana Zeledon, owner of the award-winning Costa Rican coffee producer Down to Earth ( as she explores the cultural landscape of L.A.’s rich coffee scene.
In the third episode of Coffee Culture, Juliana visits Hooked Venice owner, Nicely, to get the inside scoop of what it takes to run a specialty coffee shop in Los Angeles.
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Madrid's Specialty Coffee Scene
To satisfy my need for a great coffee I visit a couple of Madrid's specialty coffee shops - Urbano Specialty Coffee in Malasaña, and La Colectiva Café in Chamberí. Needless to say I wasn't let down.
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