Coffee & Tea

Coffee & Tea

Bringing the world’s finest flavours to every cup

Coffee

I & M Smith (Pty) Ltd. supplies green coffee from key producing regions across the globe. Through long-established relationships with producers, cooperatives, exporters, and mills, we provide premium Arabica and Robusta coffees tailored to the requirements of roasters and specialty importers worldwide.

Tea

I & M Smith (Pty) Ltd. supplies a curated range of black, green, and speciality teas sourced from the world’s leading tea-growing regions. Renowned for consistency and quality, our teas are trusted by packers and buyers across local and international markets.

Herbal

I & M Smith (Pty) Ltd. is a trusted supplier of premium herbal infusions, including Honeybush, Rooibos, and Rosehip. Sourced directly from origin, our portfolio meets the needs of packers and international buyers who value authenticity, sustainability, and traceability.

Our Approach

The company’s integrated approach includes strong quality control, market intelligence, and personalised service. We provide producers with feedback on evolving trends and buyer expectations while helping clients secure products that meet both technical and sensory requirements.

Through deep regional expertise and long-standing global partnerships, I. & M. Smith (Pty) Ltd., ensures the seamless flow of quality coffees, teas, and herbal tea from origin to destination with integrity, consistency, and care.

Processing Equipment

I & M Smith Pty Ltd., represent Pinhalense, Pinhal, Brazil, in Central and Southern Africa for their comprehensive range of coffee, cocoa and nut processing machinery.

Electrostatic Crop Sprayers

Air-assisted electrostatic sprayers are designed for focused functionality, the precision technology reduces water wastage, significantly improves efficacy, and provides growers with a  sustainable solution.

Hermetic Packaging

Ecotact’s hermetic packaging innovations are revolutionising the industry, ensuring that products remain fresher for longer while minimising waste and environmental impact.

10.02.2025

Coffee Market Report

The latest Commitment of Traders report from the New York arabica market has seen the Non-Commercial Speculative sector decrease their net short position by 46.01% within the market over the week of trade leading up to Tuesday 29th September 2026:  to register a new net short position of 3,493 lots, which is the equivalent of 990,250 bags. This net short position has most likely been decreased further following the period of mixed but overall firmer trade that has since followed. The Commercial sector held 31,431 Lots or the equivalent of 8,910,550 bags net short position on the day, a decrease of 6.54% over the same week of trade.