Introducing the Coffee Rose: Hong Kong, Busan, Seoul Coffee Rose Cupping Tour

Angie and Ian just returned from a whirlwind week of cupping, presenting the Coffee Rose, and tasting coffee in Hong Kong, Busan, and Seoul. Working with slides, translators, projectors, lovely-lovely coffees, and lots of hands on time with the mobile Coffee Rose they leveled up, reacquainted, and introduced the Rose and the practical sensory science that underpins it to coffee professionals from all 3 cities and their surrounding areas.

Progress Projects 2025

Each year, we set ourselves an objective to do the most good we can, as close to home as we can, be that near our offices or the places and people we source coffee with. That’s where Progress Projects come in. We commit 1% of net profit to community-focused organizations chosen by the people who know those places best, our own teammates. Learn more about the amazing organizations we’ve gotten to know this year.

Asia Coffee Rose Tour

Join us in Hong Kong and Seoul to cup through some of Cafe Imports’ latest and most exciting arrivals while receiving a hands-on demo of The Coffee Rose, led by Ian Fretheim, Director of Sensory Analysis and creator of The Coffee Rose, along with Angie MacKenzie, International Sales Rep.

Mexico Deep Dive

This expansion of quality beyond traditional strongholds is breathing new life into Mexican coffee and offering more diverse profiles to explore.
Supporting Mexican coffee now means supporting a supply chain that’s actively investing in its future. From farm renovations to quality experimentation, producers are betting big on specialty.

The Odakko Project

Cafe Imports and Testi Coffee bring a single-variety lot to all three offices. Learn more about the story behind the coffee here.

Where Coffee Gets Made

What if your cupping tool was built to help you focus on the cupping, rather than the form?

World of Coffee Program!

We’re heading to World of Coffee Geneva!
Catch the Cafe Imports Europe team at Palexpo from June 27th–29th for this year’s World of Coffee. You’ll find us on the show floor, cupping tables, and around town at a few special events we’re hosting throughout the week.

Echoes of Coffee: Year Two

As the new harvest of Costa Rican coffees begins to arrive, we’re proud to announce the second year of Echoes of Coffee, our ongoing documentary series that highlights the voices, lives, and legacies of long-standing coffee producer partners.

2025 Ethiopia Reportage

Travel through Sidama, Yirgacheffe, Guji, and Gedeo to meet producers, visit washing stations, and learn more about Ethiopian coffee production.

Tips to Navigate the Current C Market

We are officially in unprecedented times in the coffee market. Let’s take a brief look at how the market has developed and some steps roasters can take to navigate the changes.

Navigating EUDR Part 2: Overtime

Everyone in the supply-chain has an extra 12 months to prepare for EUDR, but how do we make the most of the time? From follow through on progress made in 2024, to stepping up international support and training, here’s what we hope to see during the delay and how we’re coming together to tackle the challenge.