Over the past six months, Arabica prices on the New York futures exchange have fallen by roughly 25%. Last Friday, Arabica futures for July 2026 (KCN26) came under particularly heavy pressure, settling at 266.90 c/lb — the lowest level seen since August 2025.
Robusta prices also corrected sharply on Friday, closing near the day's low at USD 3,365/MT. Over the course of the week, London lost around 1.4%
Meanwhile, the 2025/2026 harvest across Central America is largely complete.
Get the full update via our link in bio!
We’re heading to #WorldofCoffee in Brussels! Our team is putting together a pretty exciting program and will be bringing a specially curated lineup of coffees that you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for our schedule of cuppings and activities 😉⚽️☕️
If you’ll also be in Brussels and would like to meet with us, let us know so we can book some time together via [email protected].
👉BOOTH 11562👈
New Course: Green Grading & Coffee Defects
During the course, you will learn the fundamentals of physical and sensory analysis of the most common defects found in green coffee. You will discover where these defects originate, how they are classified, how to grade and identify them, and, most importantly, what they taste like!
Details:
📅 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: L+B Cupping Studio, Pickhuben 6, Hamburg
💶 Fee: EUR 249 (net per person, including snacks)
🗣️ Course Language: German
To register, please contact us via [email protected] 📧
🍒In Brazil, the Conilon (Robusta) harvest began around one month ago in areas such as Espírito Santo, where some sporadic rainfall has also been reported, though still within normal levels. As for Arabica, the harvest is beginning, with activities already underway in some areas of Minas Gerais.
🌧️Rainy conditions across coffee regions such as Valle del Cauca, Nariño, Cauca, and Huila have not eased. Despite the delays caused to the Mitaca (fly crop), harvesting activities continue. Quality seems promising.
🍒The coffee harvest in Peru is currently in its initial phase, with activities concentrated in lower-altitude zones, which are around 35% complete.
Continue reading our Weekly Coffee News for market updates and coffee news from Brazil, Colombia, and Peru via our link in bio!
New Arrival – Nicaragua Las Mimosas 🌞
𝙇𝙖𝙨 𝙈𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙨 is a special selection from the regions of Matagalpa, Jinotega, and Nueva Segovia in Nicaragua. Grown in rich volcanic soils at altitudes between 1,200 and 1,500 masl, this washed Nicaraguan coffee showcases the classic Central American profile many of us have fallen in love with.
Expect a sweet and citric cup with a round body, chocolatey notes, and rich caramel sweetness.
Want to try it yourself? Easily order samples of Las Mimosas through our webshop and explore our spot and afloat Nicaragua offerings!
Improved coffee varieties are one of the most powerful tools the industry has to meet the challenges of the climate crisis.
This is why this #EarthDay, we celebrate being members of @wcoffeeresearch —investing in a more sustainable future and supporting the development of improved, climate-resilient coffee varieties that will sustain production, protect our environment, and drive farmer success for generations to come.
Neuer Kurs: Blending & Produktentwicklung 🥄
Lerne, wie du Blends mit verschiedenen Ansätzen durch praktische Verkostungs- und Blending-Übungen entwickelst!
• Datum: Freitag, 8. Mai 2024, 9:45 – 16:00 Uhr
• Trainerin: Katharina Gerasch
• Ort: L+B Cupping Studio, Pickhuben 6, Hamburg
• Teilnahmegebühr: 249 EUR (netto pro Person, inkl. Snacks)
• Niveau: Intermediate/Advanced
• Kurssprache: Deutsch
📧 Die Plätze sind begrenzt. Zur Anmeldung sende uns bitte eine E-Mail mit deinen vollständigen Kontaktdaten an [email protected]
In this edition of our #WeeklyCoffeeNews, we not only cover the latest coffee developments from Central America and Mexico, but Philip von der Goltz, Managing Partner at L+B, also explains why avoiding bias in coffee purchasing is crucial—especially in times of heightened volatility and uncertainty in the market.
Get the full update via our link in bio!
Some impressions from our “Sensory for Beginners” course this April!
We didn’t just learn the theory behind how we perceive coffee properties through our senses — we also had a lot of fun with hands-on exercises, from detecting basic flavors and identifying aromas to describing coffee attributes more precisely and coffee cupping training. 🥄
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and created such a focused yet fun environment for exploring and refining our senses! @coffeeamolina , @emilreimann_official , @paneakaffeeroester , @langenkaffee , @rosendahlkaffee
If you’re looking to develop your skills further and deepen your coffee knowledge, keep an eye on our upcoming courses.
🗓️ Next up: Blending & Product Development on Friday, May 8th — more details coming soon!
🍒Brazil is entering its new crop cycle under generally favorable weather conditions. Production forecasts for Brazil remain strong. Recent forecasts from StoneX suggest a significant increase in output, with the harvest expected to rise by 13 million bags—from 62.3 million in the 2025/26 season to 75.3 million in 2026/27.
🌧️ Colombia continues to experience persistent rainfall across most regions. This is delaying the Mitaca (fly) crop and raising concerns about the proper drying of parchment. Prolonged wet conditions could also potentially delay the main harvest expected in the second half of the year.
🌱The harvest season just began in Peru, particularly in lower-altitude areas. We already received a few pre-shipments samples, with quality being promising!
Rainfall is decreasing but northern regions such as Cajamarca, San Martín, and Amazonas continue to experience some precipitation.
Get the full update - including a updated analysis of the coffee market - via our link bio! 📉🔗
We’ve got new sample bags 👀
If you’ve ordered samples from us recently, you might’ve already noticed the upgrade. They now come with a wide window—allowing you to make a quicker first and more representative evaluation of your green coffee beans.
Looking for coffee and want to try a few samples? You can easily order them through our online shop. No account yet? Just head to the link in our bio and get started! 🔗
