COFFEE INTELLIGENCE
- Q2 2026
The State of Specialty Coffee
Market information from 250 small roasters, for coffee roasters and consumers
Colombia is #1
399
399 out of the 1,757 (22.7%) single origin coffees in the Q2 2026 dataset were Colombian – more than any other origin
Washed leads
The washed process remains the most common method, often associated with cleaner, more structured flavor profiles
Typical price range (12 oz)
$18.75 - $26.00
50% of all coffees in the dataset fall within this range
Certifications are rare
The vast majority (84%) of the 1,757 coffees in our dataset carry no formal certification
A few origins dominate
Colombia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, and Brazil appear throughout the dataset, with 30+ minor origins making up the balance
Coffee Index
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Cultivation altitude vs. taste profile
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