The New Current Coffee Summit Brings Forward-Thinkers Together to Learn and Experiment

The inaugural Current Coffee Summit brings coffee leaders face-to-face with the science, equipment, and ideas reshaping coffee—September 29–30 in St. Louis.
by Garrett Oden | September 16, 2026

It’s Mocktails All The Way Down

The bar for menu innovation is getting higher. And higher. And higher.
by Garrett Oden | September 16, 2026

Robusta Being More Resilient than Arabica “Not Supported by Scientific Evidence”

One of the coffee industry’s most widely accepted beliefs is that robusta is more resilient than arabica. A new study throws doubt on robusta’s resilience. 
by Fionn Pooler | September 15, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of September 14

Has pumpkin spice had its day? McDonald’s thinks so. Plus, climate-resilient robusta may not be so hardy after all, and it's a good idea to let hot coffee cool before drinking.
by Fionn Pooler | September 14, 2026

Oatly’s Bike-Centric Pop-Up Proves That Coffee Drive-Thrus Don’t Have To Be Boring

Oatly’s recent pop-up in Amsterdam, called the first-ever coffee bike-thru, was lauded by coffee lovers and cycling enthusiasts around the globe. What can other businesses learn from it?
by Chloé Skye Weiser | September 11, 2026

Nepal’s Coffee Shops Are Rewriting the Community Hub Model

Coffee shops and businesses in Eastern Nepal are adopting a versatile, multi-use model to stay afloat. In the process, they’ve created valuable community spaces that meet wider audiences and needs.
by Ridhi Agrawal | September 9, 2026

Did Customization Win the Coffee Wars?

The largest coffee chains in the U.S. all have one thing in common: endless customization.
by Garrett Oden | September 9, 2026

A Growing Taste for Zambian Coffee

Zambia’s coffee industry was slow to get off the ground. Despite its relatively short history, Zambian coffee has become increasingly lauded on the international stage.
by Fiske Nyirongo | September 8, 2026

ProfilePrint: Using Molecular Fingerprinting Technology in Coffee Sampling and Cupping

ProfilePrint’s coffee quality assessment tools use molecular fingerprinting technology to instantly predict SCA scores, flavor profiles, moisture levels, and more.
by Daniel Muraga | September 4, 2026

Almost Five Years After First Starbucks Unionized, Workers Call For Boycott

It has been almost five years since the first Starbucks location unionized in Buffalo, New York. Workers are calling for patrons to boycott the brand.
by Fionn Pooler | September 3, 2026