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Café India Weekly Buzz – August 12, 2025


Brewing Change: Big Moments in World Coffee This Week

Coffee is having a whirlwind summer, from global trade shakeups to next-level brewing right here in India. Whether you’re sipping a filter kaapi or an artisanal cold brew, here’s everything that grabbed headlines this week—plus some peeks at future trends you’ll want to watch.

India’s Café Scene in the Spotlight

Indian Restaurant Congress & Coffee Summit:

Last week, the 14th Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards took over New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, co-locating with the Coffee & Tea Asia Summit 2025. Here’s what mattered:

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      Key Takeaways for Café Owners and Fans:

      • The café market in India is more sophisticated each year.

      • Indian brands are ready to go global.

      • Social community and digital tech matter, not just coffee quality.

      World Coffee in Turmoil: Tariffs, Trade, and Tech

      Brazil vs USA: A Tariff Storm Brews

      This week, the U.S. slapped a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee imports, shaking up global coffee flows. Here’s what it means for your morning mug:

      • Price Hikes: Expect US and potentially global prices to jump.

      • Trade Shifts: Brazilian exporters are already wooing China and Europe for coffee deals, as the U.S. market contracts.

      • China Steps Up: China just approved 183 Brazilian coffee firms for direct export, turbocharging Brazil–China coffee trade.

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      • Impact on Specialty Roasters: Specialty coffee shops in the U.S. and elsewhere may have to diversify their beans, look for creative sourcing, and pass some costs on to consumers.

      Hawaii Pushes Back

      • Local farmers warn that the tariffs could backfire, making ALL coffee more expensive—not just Brazilian beans—and may harm local producers and consumers.

      Panama’s Geisha Coffee: Still the World’s Luxury Brew

      • At this month’s Best of Panama auction, Geisha coffee shattered its own record, selling for $30,204 per kilo. That’s more than gold (literally)! The winning lot is headed to a buyer in Dubai.

      • Specialty coffee is more than a trend—it’s fueling auction houses and popping up in high-end cafés worldwide.

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      On the Tech Front: Drones and Single-Serve Surge

      • Drones Could Deliver Your Coffee Soon: In the U.S., fresh regulatory moves signal that drone coffee deliveries aren’t far off. Imagine getting a cappuccino airlifted straight to your office!

      • Ready-to-Drink Coffee Boom: Companies like Westrock Coffee saw nearly 35% sales growth, thanks to new single-serve and RTD products. RTD is hot—the demand for quick and premium experiences is at an all-time high.

      Keeping Coffee Safe and Inclusive

      • Cold Brew Safety: Food safety for RTD and cold brew coffee continues to evolve globally, with new manufacturing standards making headlines.

      • Women in Coffee: Industry events this week also spotlighted the role of women—both as entrepreneurs and innovators—in shaping the next chapter of coffee evolution.

      Indian Voices and Innovations This Week

      • Specialty Coffee Gets a Hindi Voice: Indian barista trainer Binny Varghese translated the world-famous Specialty Coffee Association Coffee Tasters Flavor Wheel into Hindi. This makes sophisticated coffee language accessible to a whole new generation of Indian coffee enthusiasts.

      • Market Watch: The eagerly awaited Project Cafe India 2025 report is about to drop! Watch this space for deep dives into Indian café trends and what’s next for cities and towns across the country.

      Quick Brews: Other Highlights from the Coffee World

      • Pumpkin spice season is near—the world is about to go ‘latte’ crazy again.

      • Café chains worldwide are racing to adapt menus for local flavors, from India’s cardamom-infused brews to Spain’s cinnamon-topped cortados.

      • Sustainable coffee sourcing and traceability remain at the heart of every café’s growth playbook for 2025.

      That’s a Wrap!

      Check back next week for more buzz, brews, and breaking news from the world of coffee.

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      Disclaimer: This news summary is AI generated. All information is for general interest—please verify details independently before making business or financial decisions. Woodpeckers Coffee Trading House is not responsible for any direct or indirect losses arising from the use of this content.

       
       
       
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