From Hourly to Salary: Laila Ghambari on Growing a (Financially Upward) Career in Coffee

Barista, coffee champion, and now coffee consultant Laila Ghambari shares her secrets on building a self-sustaining career in coffee.
by Lydia Stolper | February 14, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of February 12th

A hot cup of spite, rising robusta prices, and a Starbucks barista competition—except without unionized baristas. News for the week of Feb. 12th.
by Fionn Pooler | February 12, 2024

Five Places, Five Signature Drinks

From floral and fragrant lattes to s'mores-inspired treats, five coffee shops share the signature drinks that draw customers in and bring them back for more.
by Haley Greene | February 9, 2024

Just Add Water: The Potential and Possibility of Coffee Concentrates

Coffee concentrates offer more than a convenient way to make coffee on the go. Innovators across the industry are using concentrates to reach new customers and enter new markets.
by Amber Gibson | February 7, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of February 5th

What Ironman thinks about coffee and new insights on green coffee prices—here's the news for the week of February 5th.
by Fionn Pooler | February 5, 2024

What Our Kids Grow Up Around: How Renata Henderson and Bartholomew Jones Are Creating a Legacy Through Coffee 

Renata Henderson and Bartholomew Jones of Cxffeeblack and the Anti Gentrification Coffee Club see coffee as a connector to their history and a way to create a lasting legacy for their kids and the…
by Lydia Stolper | February 2, 2024

Let’s Hear it for the (Coffee) Critters

While often seen as the enemy, many insects and animals actively create healthy ecosystems where coffee can thrive.
by Fionn Pooler | January 31, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of January 29th

Are oat milk surcharges discriminatory? A lawsuit filed against Dunkin’ thinks so. Plus, the most complete coffee genome sequencing yet, and an alternative to cold brew pasteurization. ‘All Arabica Coffee is Genetically Similar: How…
by Fionn Pooler | January 29, 2024

Research: The Price Of A Latte In 2024

Latte price trends for the United States, with fresh data from 2023 and 2024.
by Garrett Oden | January 27, 2024

Make Things Happen: How Coffee Shops Can Foster Creative and Collaborative Expression

Pursuing a dream or following a creative pathway can sometimes be isolating. These coffee shops encourage collaboration and community creativity while supporting local entrepreneurship. 
by Leah Bowman | January 26, 2024