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What Explains Specialty Coffee Quality Scores and Prices: A Case Study From the Cup of Excellence Program

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  • Traore, Togo M.
  • Wilson, Norbert L.W.
  • Fields III, Deacue

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This study investigates the effects of material and symbolic quality attributes on the Cup of Excellence specialty coffee quality scores and prices. The estimates from the quality score equations suggest that material attributes are important determinants, but symbolic attributes have a greater explanatory power. The hedonic price estimations show that specialty coffee prices are mainly determined by symbolic attributes and market conditions such as the number of coffees in the auction. Overall, the study reveals that fruity, floral, sweet, spice, and sour acid are cuppers' and buyers' most favorite coffee flavors and aromas.

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  • Traore, Togo M. & Wilson, Norbert L.W. & Fields III, Deacue, 2018. "What Explains Specialty Coffee Quality Scores and Prices: A Case Study From the Cup of Excellence Program," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 50(3), April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:joaaec:355615
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.355615
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