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COFFEE INTELLIGENCE
- Q3 2026
The State of Specialty Coffee
Q3 2026 market information
Colombia is #1
24.1%
Of the single origins in the Q3 2026 dataset were Colombian – more than any other origin
single origins offered per roaster
6.6
average
washed leads the way
53%
Of the single origins in the Q3 2026 dataset were washed (vs 19% naturals)
Prices
20% of all coffees were priced between $20 and $25 (for 12 oz bag).
Certifications are rare
Only one in six coffees in the Q2 2026 dataset had at least one agricultural or environmental certification.
A few origins dominate
55% of the Q2 2026 coffees came from just five origins - Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Brazil, and Honduras.
Coffee Insights
Tasting notes by origin
Tasting note patterns across a large set of coffees
Cultivation altitude vs. taste profile
Roast level vs. taste profile
