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.

Progress Highlight: Pedal power with a purpose thanks to Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)

How often do you get a chance to feel like a kid again? There’s something about the whir of pedals, the swish of an air pump, and the wind in your face that can take you right back if you grew up on two wheels. When local not-for-profit Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) put out a call for their holiday gift drive at the same time we were hosting our All Staff get together, it was a perfect opportunity to do some teambuilding while supporting a cause we believe in.

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.

New Tariffs, Real Questions: What They Mean for Green Coffee

As you may have heard, the U.S. government announced a new round of tariffs last night—part of a broader “reciprocal” trade strategy that affects imports from more than 70 countries. These tariffs, ranging from 10% to 50% depending on country of origin, are scheduled to take effect on August 7.

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?

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.

SCA Expo Houston 2025 Roundup

Alrighty, here’s our SCA ‘25 Roundup: The official list of Cafe Imports’ happenings at and around the show in Houston this year!