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 (877 out of 1,752) were washed, by far the most common processing method.
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 BLOG
Coffee Index
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
