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Green Bean Pricing Crisis December 2024
Green bean coffee prices are currently high due to a combination of environmental, economic, and geopolitical factors that are affecting both supply and demand. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Climate Change & Extreme Weather Events
- Droughts and Frosts: Major coffee-producing regions, especially Brazil (the largest producer), have faced severe droughts and unexpected frosts. These weather extremes have reduced yields, causing a supply shortage.
- Unpredictable Rainfall: Inconsistencies in rainfall patterns have disrupted coffee-growing cycles, leading to lower-quality beans and reduced harvests.
Hello Summer - Ice to See You
And with the arrival of warmer weather comes a new fascination with cold coffee brews for those that love the caffeine hit but need a more chilled delivery.
Iced Americano ? Frapaccino? Iced Carmel Latte? Whatever your favourite we have the perfect coffee to suit. Check out tasting notes when choosing the perfect bean for a cold brew – including Bro Slow, a fruity little number that tastes great in cold lattes with a splash of syrup.
Brew Guide - Expert Tips for Best Coffee at Home
Brewing coffee at home doesn't need to be difficult, and with the right techniques your home brew can be just as delicious as the Barista version. Here are some top tips to get the best from brewing at home whether you use a French Press, AeroPress, Drip Cup or machine.
Award Winning Bro!
Whoop, whoop ! The Bró team are absolutely thrilled to have scooped a Silver Award at the recent Blas Na hEireann Food Awards for our Bró House Blend!
This is a huge accolade from one the most prestigious Food Awards in Ireland.
Michael Johnston Director of Bró Coffee said that he and his wife Brenda were delighted. “It’s our first time applying for the awards and its’ a real coup for our family business. We developed Bro House after 18 months testing and blending and it feels amazing to be so highly regarded in this category which has had a record number of entries.”
AeroPress Brew Guide
The AeroPress is a revolutionary way to make the perfect coffee every time. Using gentle air pressure the AeroPress creates a smooth, rich flavour with lower acidity and without bitterness. Durable, eco friendly and easy to use, AeroPress delivers a perfect cup at home, camping, biking or at work.
Eco Bró - Committed to Sustainability
Our commitment to sustainability - we like to think of it as being Eco Bró At Bró HQ we care all about completing the circle of environmental sustainability.
We are really proud to say we are the first coffee producer in Ireland to offer fully compostable packaging. Meaning that your coffee grinds, your Bró packaging and even our Bró Gift Boxes can all go straight into the compost bin.
Single Bró- Guatemalan
Guatemala is best known for its volcanic landscape, fascinating Mayan culture and the colorful colonial city of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But this small Central American country has a wealth of homegrown produce and talent. We only use SHB (Strictly Hard Beans) which grow in the rich volcanic soils in the Santa Rosa area at an altitude above 1350. The climate allows the coffee bean to mature slowly, which concentrates the flavours.