StoneX Specialty Coffee

Our top 3 coffee picks for this month ⭐️

☕️ Ethiopia Sidamo Washed Gr2: bright, floral, lemony, juicy, clean jasmine tea, and lingering sweetness

☕️ Ethiopia Limu Gr3 Natural: very bright and complex, floral, mango, minty, juicy, honey, brown sugar, tropical fresh fruit

☕️ Peru Cerro Blanco FTO: bright and floral, citrus, peach, milk chocolate and light caramel

Shop the picks → specialtycoffee.stonex.com

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Boots on the ground in Brazil 🇧🇷 This week, our Coffee Quality Manager Neil is visiting farms across Brazil to connect directly with the incredible producers behind the coffees we bring to you.

Pictured here is Sitio Ipê Farm, home to the Marjorie Pereira Sitio Ipê Honey – a beautiful women-produced coffee we currently offer. 🍯

Origin trips like these deepen our understanding of every farm we partner with, ensuring the transparency, traceability, and exceptional quality you expect from us.

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes moments from Neil’s journey through Brazil’s specialty coffee regions! 🌴☕️

We had an incredible time last week hosting our 3-day cupping series across three amazing cities! ☕️We kicked things off in Tulsa, continued the journey in Kansas City, and wrapped it up in Seattle.

A huge thank you to all the roasters and coffee professionals who joined us — we loved connecting over new coffees and great conversations.

Special thanks to our generous hosts and for welcoming us into your spaces. We’re grateful for partnerships that make events like these possible.

Stay tuned — we’ll be announcing our next cupping city soon! 🚀

Welcome to the new KC Green Coffee Warehouse — centrally located in Kansas City, MO for your convenience!

We’re thrilled to begin receiving fresh coffee at our new location 🚀 and even more excited about the expanded services coming soon.

If you’re in the surrounding area, connect with our expert sales team — Thomas Kennett or Serena Beze — for easy ordering, local pickup, or shipping options.

You can also shop our specialty green coffee offerings online anytime at specialtycoffee.stonex.com.

We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you as we build out a space tailored to meet the needs of our specialty coffee roasters.🔥

Coffee cherry checkup 🍒

In the green coffee supply chain, inspecting coffee cherries is a crucial step to ensure quality and consistency.

We are thrilled to congratulate Noah Martin, our Quality Control Assistant, on achieving her certification as a licensed Q Grader! 🏆

Q Graders are highly trained and licensed coffee experts, qualified to evaluate coffee quality according to the rigorous standards set by the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI).

Reflecting on this accomplishment, Noah shared:

“I’m deeply appreciative of of every experience in my coffee journey that has contributed to this moment, as they serve as a testament to the value of hard work. I would like to thank the StoneX Specialty team for their invaluable support during one of the most significant milestones in my coffee education and career!”

We couldn’t be prouder of Noah’s achievement and delighted to have her expertise and passion as a vital part of our team!

Award-Winning Brazil Microlot: Minasul Natural - Maria Jose Bernardes: 2nd Place Winner 🥈

Flavor notes: brown sugar aroma, mango, pineapple, dulce de leche, peach, molasses, and floral 🥭🍍

Founded in 1780, Tachos’ Farm is a regional treasure with over a century of expertise in crafting exceptional coffee. Nestled in fertile highlands, it’s the ideal environment for producing premium beans.

In 2008, the farm earned its first certification, entering the world of Specialty Coffees with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Through expert care, training programs, and cutting-edge equipment, every step—from harvesting to roasting—is handled on-site with precision.

The result? A traceable coffee of unmatched flavor, cultivated sustainably with passion and respect for the planet. At Tachos’ Farm, every cup is a legacy of quality.

Place your pre-order for this special microlot with limited bags available! Learn more about Maria José Bernardes and her coffee at specialty coffee.stonex.com ➡️

Sharing this with love and purpose - Many of you know Claudia Rivera, her husband Jorge, a beloved member of the coffee community in Nicaragua, is facing a tough battle against Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare condition that has left him in the ICU.

Jorge has always been a source of kindness and expertise for so many. Now, he needs our support. We’re rallying to help him and his family through this challenging time. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference in his recovery journey.

Link in bio for a GoFundMe, set up by his family and colleagues can be found at the link in our bio. Let’s come together for Jorge. ❤️

Just In: Fresh Crop Alert! Brazil Ipe Amarelo is here! 🌟

Savor rich flavor notes of brown sugar, cocoa, toasted nuts, honey, and a hint of red currant, all wrapped in a heavy body. Grown in the Cerrado Mineiro region—Brazil’s first Designation of Origin—this coffee comes with guaranteed quality and full traceability.

In the heart of Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, Cerrado Mineiro’s distinct seasons and elevations (800-1300m) create exceptional beans. As the world’s largest coffee producer, Brazil’s innovative farming techniques ensure outstanding quality and productivity.

Discover the flavors of our iconic bestselling Flower Series Coffee, Ipe Amarelo 🌼

Coffee question of the day: What is the purpose of raking coffee? ☕️

Raking coffee is a crucial step in coffee processing during the drying stage. Coffee is raked throughout the day, to prevent the coffee from spoiling and to evenly dry the batches. Depending on the weather, this process might continue for several weeks until the moisture level drops to 11%.

The beans must be raked 2 – 3 times per hour for about 6 – 8 hours. More raking than average is often required beyond this point to ensure nothing rots or ferments. Once dried to the proper moisture, the coffee, with parchment will still have dried mucilage around the outside. It will be put to rest and then finally dry-milled before being packaged and stored, and prepared for shipment to head to our warehouses.

Stay connected for more green coffee education from StoneX Specialty Coffee ➡️