Specialty Coffee & Cafe Culture — 2026-05-27
Indonesia's coffee production faces an 8% decline in 2026/27 due to rainfall damage, while direct-to-consumer specialty roasters continue expanding with new brands like Campbell's Coffee. India's coffee culture is undergoing a transformation beyond instant blends, embracing artisanal specialty brews and craft roasting.
Specialty Coffee & Cafe Culture — 2026-05-27
Key Highlights
Indonesia Production Crisis
Indonesia's coffee production and exports are forecast to fall significantly in 2026/27, with a predicted 8% drop after rainfall damaged both robusta and arabica growing regions.
Direct-to-Consumer Roasting Expands
Campbell's Coffee, a new direct-to-consumer brand, has launched a line of 100% Arabica blends roasted in partnership with Temecula Coffee Roasters in Southern California. The line spans light through dark roasts and is sold exclusively online, reflecting the broader shift toward D2C specialty coffee models.
India's Specialty Coffee Awakening
India's coffee culture is rapidly evolving beyond instant blends as consumers increasingly embrace specialty brews, artisanal roasting, and flavor-forward beans with a deeper appreciation for craft coffee. This marks a significant shift in one of the world's major coffee-consuming markets.
Brew Guide
Perfect Your Pour-Over Bloom
Master the bloom phase—the crucial first step in pour-over brewing. Pour 2x the weight of your coffee in hot water (for example, 30g water for 15g coffee) and wait 30–45 seconds before continuing. This allows CO₂ to escape and ensures even extraction throughout the brew. Maintain a coffee-to-water ratio between 1:14 and 1:20 for optimal results.
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