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THE ESPRESSOCRAT WATCHES THE MARKETS SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO.Arabica trades in New York, Robusta in London. Together they tell the story of what your morning ritual may cost tomorrow.
What is Arabica?
The aristocrat of the bean world. Grown at altitude, delicate in flavour, accounting for about 60% of global production and most of what you'd call “good coffee.”
What is Robusta?
Hardier, more caffeinated, less coquettish. Indispensable to Italian espresso blends and to instant coffee — and increasingly fashionable as Arabica becomes scarce.
Why do prices matter?
Because the price you pay tomorrow is decided today, by farmers, traders, and weather you'll never meet. The futures market is the conversation.
For informational purposes only. The Espressocrat is an editorial publication, not a financial advisor.
The prices and commentary shown here do not constitute investment advice.