Tropiq, Oslo (2026)

23/01/2024

Morten and Adham are busy connecting with coffee professionals and enthusiasts at this week 🌍☕

📸 1: A say 🧀 moment with green coffee buyers from on the expo floor
📸 2: Morten in his element, cupping away 🥄 ☕️

Nothing quite like fostering relationships and exploring the rich diversity of coffee—even better when it’s done somewhere with a little ☀️

05/09/2023

Curious about Ugandan specialty coffee? It's not too late to plan a trip for the upcoming harvest 🇺🇬 🌱 ☕️

A tapestry of mountains, lakes, and fertile soils, Uganda is quietly nurturing some of the world's most intriguing specialty coffees 🌄

We've been (naturally) NOT so quiet about it—we've considered it a high-scoring specialty origin “in the making,” and are working with some wonderful partners and producers in the East and West to carefully produce some exceptional coffees.

If you're curious about this region, we really recommend a booking a trip during the harvest period—not many people are well-versed in how production and harvest work in Uganda, so it's quite interesting to witness and there's quite a bit to learn during this time. Get in touch with our team to learn more!

Our partners Ibero in the East own and manage the Bulambuli washing station pictured here.

13/06/2023

Tropiq are heading to the World of Coffee in Athens! We'll be sharing space with Nordic Approach in the Village. You can find us close to the La Marzocco booth. Easy Peasy. See you there! ☕👋

12/06/2023

The La Linda Project, named after this serene sub-region, was born out of the desire to ensure that these small batches of coffee beans retain their unique essence and are recognized for their true value, instead of being blended into lower-priced commercial coffee. 🌱

09/06/2023

The La Linda Project, named after this serene sub-region, was born out of the desire to ensure that these small batches of coffee beans retain their unique essence and are recognized for their true value, instead of being blended into lower-priced commercial coffee. 🌱

08/06/2023

Our dedicated Colombia buyer has already curated a selection of amazing coffees for the first shipments leaving port in June and July. For prices, availability, and more details reach out to our one and only Juan Enki! 🌳🌟

06/06/2023

When warehouses overflow with beans, it can lead to a multitude of challenges.

Tracking the origin of each batch gets more difficult. This is crucial for confirming the coffee is ethically sourced and meets quality standards. The risk of corruption also rises, with opportunities for unsavory practices like mixing lower quality coffee with premium batches.

Economic pressure to quickly sell the coffee can lead to rushed transactions, potentially bypassing necessary checks and balances. The logistics of handling such high volumes can also cause delays in shipping and difficulty in accessing specific batches of coffee.

By being on the ground, we can actively monitor these issues, mitigating risks and promoting consistency in every lot of coffee. We're there to ensure that each bean that makes it to your cup has been through a meticulous process of quality control.

05/06/2023

Did you know that the schedule of coffee arrivals at Addis Ababa's dry mills follows a distinct pattern each year? Washed coffees lead the pack, arriving first in February. They're followed by naturals in March-April, with experimental coffees and commercial grades rounding out the season.

However, managing the influx of these coffees is a complex task. When warehouses overflow with beans, it can lead to a multitude of challenges - from quality control to traceability. Ensuring that each batch of coffee retains its unique flavor profile becomes a strenuous task when storage spaces are packed to the brim.

Having a local presence becomes invaluable in such situations. By being on the ground, buyers can maintain oversight of the sourcing and storage process, and ensure they're getting the quality they're paying for. It also allows for relationship building with farmers and suppliers, leading to more ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. This is what we do.

04/06/2023

The global price of Arabica coffee rose from 3.718 USD/kg in April 2021 to 5.910 USD/kg in December 2021, representing an increase of approximately 59%.
In 2022 it decreased by approximately 20.9%, but Ethiopian cherry and FOB prices continue to increase. Why?

The price of coffee on the global market doesn't necessarily dictate the price on the local market. factors such as inflation, exchange rate, political instability, supply and demand can have a more direct impact on local prices.

It's also worth noting that the global price of coffee can be influenced by factors that are not specific to Ethiopia, such as the supply and demand dynamics in other coffee-producing countries, changes in consumption patterns, and speculative trading on commodities markets.

03/06/2023

The increase in the price of cherries from 40-60 BIRR per KG during the 2021/2022 harvest to 70-115 BIRR per KG in the 2022/2023 harvest can be linked to several factors.

Apart from the official inflation rate, there are unofficial factors that could contribute to the high prices. For example, in February 2023, headline inflation was reported to be 32.0%, almost three times the Government of Ethiopia's annual average inflation target of 11.9%. Additionally, the unofficial exchange rate was around 95 Ethiopian Birr to the US dollar, significantly higher than the official exchange rate of 53.62 Birr to the dollar. This could make imports more expensive and increase costs for Ethiopian coffee producers.

02/06/2023

The increase in the price of cherries from 40-60 BIRR per KG during the 2021/2022 harvest to 70-115 BIRR per KG in the 2022/2023 harvest can be linked to several factors.

Apart from the official inflation rate, there are unofficial factors that could contribute to the high prices. For example, in February 2023, headline inflation was reported to be 32.0%, almost three times the Government of Ethiopia's annual average inflation target of 11.9%. Additionally, the unofficial exchange rate was around 95 Ethiopian Birr to the US dollar, significantly higher than the official exchange rate of 53.62 Birr to the dollar. This could make imports more expensive and increase costs for Ethiopian coffee producers.

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