COFFEE INTELLIGENCE
- Q2 2026
The State of Specialty Coffee
Q2 2026 market information from 1,752 single origin coffees, across 250 small roasters.
Colombia is #1
22.8%
Of the single origins in the Q2 2026 dataset were Colombian – more than any other origin.
Washed leads
50% of the Q2 2026 coffees were washed, by far the most common processing method. Natural was the next most common process, at 19% of the sample.
Typical price range (12 oz)
$18.75 - $26.00
50% of all coffees were priced within this range.
Certifications are rare
The vast majority (84%) of the Q2 2026 coffees carried no formal certification.
A few origins dominate
Just five origins (Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Brazil, and Honduras) comprised 55% of the Q2 2026 coffees - with 30+ other origins comprising the remaining 45%.
Coffee Index
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Tasting notes by origin
Tasting note patterns across a large set of coffees
Cultivation altitude vs. taste profile
Roast level vs. taste profile
