Scientists Have Been Able to Prove Coffee Is Good For You—Now They Think They Know Why
Researchers have observed that coffee is beneficial, but they haven't been able to say exactly why. A new study may have uncovered at least one reason.
Coffee News Club: Week of May 11
Scientists crack the code on coffee. Plus, coffee cooperatives in Brazil fight climate change, and everyone hates writing on cups, including customers.
How an Immigration Interview Turned Into 168 Days in Detention for a Coffee Worker in Hawaii
A Nicaraguan coffee worker in Hawaii, married to a U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE during a green card interview. He spent more than five months in federal custody until the ACLU got involved.
Trader Joe’s Sued for Beans Allegedly Not Having Enough Caffeine
Trader Joe’s is the target of the latest coffee lawsuit. The claim? The grocery chain’s low-acid coffee contained less caffeine than it should.
How Ghirardelli Made Classic Flavors Feel New Again In Their World of Coffee Drink Flights
Chocolate is ubiquitous on coffee menus, but Ghirardelli shows how to create innovative specialty beverages that feel fresh through unique flavor pairings that’ll keep coffee lovers engaged.
World Coffee Championships Replaced Mentions of Taiwan with Chinese Taipei
On April 28, all mentions of Taiwan on the World Coffee Championships website were replaced with Chinese Taipei.
Coffee News Club: Week of May 4
WCC quietly changed competitors’ affiliations from Taiwan to Chinese Taipei. Plus, zap your coffee to see if it tastes good, and Trader Joe’s sued because beans don’t have enough caffeine.
Coffee Tech Stacks: Blind Tiger Coffee Believes Tech Will Help The Brand Grow to 50+ Locations
Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters has eight cafes locations, but its founder wants to build a business that can handle fifty. Here’s how he’s thinking about using tech to get there.
Coffee Can Improve Mood, Gut Health—Whether Caffeinated or Not
Many of coffee’s health benefits can be traced back to caffeine. Are decaf drinkers missing out? Not anymore. New research found that coffee—caffeinated or not—can alter our gut biomes and “significantly” boost moods.
Bluewater Group Helps Cafes Perfect Their Water With Café Station 1
Coffee is 98% water, which means cafes should consider dialing in their water the same way they do their grind settings. Bluewater Group’s new Café Station 1 makes that process easy.