The SCA Introduces Country-Based Pricing for Coffee Education
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new pricing system for its education programs, with a varying price structure based on country.
The C Market Just Got Less Confusing Thanks to Futures.Coffee
The coffee industry hinges on the C Market, which sets benchmarks for coffee prices—but can be difficult for many to understand. A new website called Futures.Coffee hopes to change that.
The Rise and Fall of an Instant Espresso Bar With Bailey Manson of Intelligentsia Coffee
On this episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, we talk about Intelligentsia’s experimental foray into instant espresso at the Illumination Bar.
In Venice, You Can Order an Espresso Made from Lagoon Water
At this year’s Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, visitors can enjoy espresso literally made with water from the city’s famous lagoon.
Convenience Stores Are Upgrading Their Coffee Programs (And Winning New Customers)
Bean-to-cup technology is revolutionizing coffee experiences at convenience stores across the country—and proving that “gas station coffee” doesn’t need to be scalded or stale.
Coffee Goods in Limbo as Tariffs Impact Gear Manufacturers
For coffee equipment manufacturers who rely on Chinese imports, the 154% tariff could significantly raise costs and prove financially devastating.
Coffee News Club: Week of May 12th
ICE is targeting children in Hawaii’s coffee-growing regions. Plus, tariffs impact coffee gear manufacturers, and visiting Venice? You can get a coffee made with canal water.
ICE Raids in Hawaii Target Children, Impact Coffee Workers
ICE officers are targeting children living in the South Kona region of Hawaii, where most of the state’s coffee comes from.
How World Barista Champ Pete Licata Is Transforming Our Understanding of Caffeine
Decaf or regular? For decades, coffee with or without caffeine was a binary question. But today’s coffee professionals—including 2013 World Barista Champ Pete Licata—are looking to provide a wider spectrum of caffeine options.
Behind the Headlines: The Threat of Tariffs has Rocked the Coffee Industry. But What About Tea?
Tariffs could shake up the global tea industry, raising costs, hurting small growers, and reshaping what ends up in your cup.