Congressional Coffee Caucus Asks to Spare Coffee from Tariffs

Members of the Congressional Coffee Caucus wrote a letter requesting that coffee be exempt from current and future tariffs.
by Fionn Pooler | July 29, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of July 28th

Starbucks’ CEO rakes in 6,666 more than what workers earn. Plus, tariffs won’t just hurt Americans, and Disneyland Starbucks workers walk off the job.
by Fionn Pooler | July 28, 2025

50% Tariff on Brazilian Coffee Could Hit Small Farmers Hardest

Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian goods could drive down U.S. demand for coffee, hitting small farmers hardest.
by Fionn Pooler | July 28, 2025

A Coffee Pro’s Travel Hacks for Great Coffee on the Go 

For coffee lovers, travel can be a problem. It’s hard to get a good cup of coffee on most planes, trains, or in airports—but Rachel Apple has some tips.
by Amber Gibson | July 25, 2025

How Lucia Bawot’s New SANA Initiative Prioritizes Women Coffee Farmers’ Well-Being

After traveling through Colombia, Lucia Bawot launched SANA, a mental health program that offers therapy and support to women coffee farmers.
by Amber Gibson | July 23, 2025

As Heat Advisories are Issued Across US, Should You Skip Coffee?

Both the NWS and the Centers for Disease Control advise people to limit intake of caffeinated drinks—as well as alcoholic and sugary beverages—during heatwaves.
by Fionn Pooler | July 23, 2025

Who Will Grow Coffee in the Future? Industry Faces a ‘Demographic Cliff’

One issue that also poses an imminent threat to coffee is age: coffee farmers are getting older, and younger generations are not always interested in taking over.
by Fionn Pooler | July 22, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of July 21st

Is it safe to drink coffee during a heatwave? Experts weigh in. Plus more tariff news and confronting the generational gap that threatens the future of coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | July 21, 2025

Coffee Traders Race to Bring Coffee to the US and Beat Tariff Deadline

Coffee traders are scrambling to import as much coffee as they can to the United States by August 1st to avoid a potential 50% tariff.
by Fionn Pooler | July 21, 2025

How Cafes Can Get the Most Out of Instagram in 2025

Instagram still matters for coffee shops, but the playbook is changing. These are the strategies that hold up in 2025.
by Haley Greene | July 18, 2025