Coffee News Club: Week of February 2
Workers at a Texas coffee chain quit in protest of ICE policies. Plus, jump scare: people are going to Starbucks again? And bigger jump scare: coffee tariffs are back in the news.
Manager Quits After White Rhino Allegedly Reaffirms ICE Agent Discount Policy
On Jan. 22, a manager at White Rhino Coffee publicly quit her job in protest of what she said is the company’s pro-ICE policy.
ColdPerk’s Café 2 Brewer Brings Espresso-Strength Concentrate to Cafes in Minutes
This article is sponsored by our partner, ColdPerk. Cold brew coffee is extremely popular, but making it can be time-consuming. Cold brew generally takes hours—even a whole day—to make, either by steeping ground coffee…
To-Go Cups Shed Microplastics. Hot Temperatures Make It Worse.
Researchers in Australia found that higher temperatures “sharply increases” the release of microplastics from several types of plastic.
Cxffeeblack Opens New Memphis Headquarters
A new home for the Memphis coffee company roots it in the local community, backed by an equity crowdfunding campaign that gives its community a literal sense of ownership.
Peet’s to Close 30 Stores As Acquisition Deal Moves Forward
News of the closures came just days after Keurig formally launched its takeover bid, making a cash offer for JDE Peet’s shares, which the board and a majority of shareholders agreed to accept.
Coffee News Club: Week of January 26
To-cups leach microplastics, but whether that’s a health risk remains a question. Plus, Peet’s closes dozens of stores, and everything you need to know about agroforestry all in one place.
New E-Library Puts Decades of Agroforestry Research in One Place
Hundreds of researchers worldwide have studied the impact of agroforestry on coffee, but findings have been scattered. Now all that research is in one place.
Coffee Tech Stacks: Creature Coffee Powers 25+ Carts With These Tools
Creature Coffee Co started as a single cart. Today, software helps its team operate 25+ coffee carts across multiple cities.
The Coffee Chains America Is Low-Key Obsessed With
For over a decade, Technomic has ranked America’s favorite chains. This year, three coffee brands hit the top ten for the first time ever.