Here’s How Far Cannabis Beverages Have Come Since the CBD Coffee Craze

Coffee drinks made with CBD oil made a big splash circa 2018. Since then, the market for cannabis beverages has changed drastically, representing a shift in the way consumers approach alcohol, wellness, and leisure.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | August 15, 2025

Running a Celebrity Coffee Brand With Danny Wright of COLLAB Coffee

In the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, Danny Wright shares how he built COLLAB into a fast-growing partner for celebrity and creator coffee brands.
by Garrett Oden | August 13, 2025

New Investment-Backed Chain Opens in Berlin, Challenging Independent Shops

In cities across the world, a coffee war is raging, pitting independent specialty coffee shops against low-cost, tech-driven chains flush with investment cash.
by Fionn Pooler | August 13, 2025

Record-Breaking Panama Gesha Price Stirs Praise and Criticism at Auction

At this year’s Best of Panama auction, a 20-kilo lot of washed Gesha coffee from Hacienda La Esmeralda sold for $604,080, or $30,204 per kg.
by Fionn Pooler | August 12, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of August 11th

Click to find out which city is the next VC-funded coffee shop hub. Plus, record-breaking coffee prices in Panama is met with mixed reactions and more tariff news.
by Fionn Pooler | August 11, 2025

With 50% Tariff on Brazilian Goods, China May Become Larger Landing Spot for Coffee

In 2024, the United States imported $2 billion worth of coffee from Brazil. That might soon change.
by Fionn Pooler | August 11, 2025

Brewing Beyond the Mainstream: Meet the 2025 World Cezve/Ibrik and Cup Tasters Champions

Following the victories of Charles Boyenval and Chatchalerm “Boss” Lertanekwattana, we speak with both champions to learn what their wins say about tradition, innovation, and coffee’s evolving global map.
by Isabelle Mani | August 8, 2025

Realistic Ways Coffee Shops Can Improve Their Sustainability Efforts

This article is sponsored by our partner, Your Brand Cafe. Coffee shops produce significant waste: single-use plastics, to-go packaging, nonstop electricity and water consumption, cans, bottles, cardboard boxes, and so on. All of these items…
by Anne Mercer | August 6, 2025

Survey Conducted by Espresso Machine Manufacturer Says Gen Z Fears Baristas—But Do They Really?

Young people find baristas intimidating. That’s what a survey from the home appliances maker Philips found.
by Fionn Pooler | August 6, 2025

Philz Coffee’s $145M Sale Leaves Some Employee Shareholders Empty-Handed

Freeman Spogli & Co. nears $145M deal for Philz Coffee; common stock held by some employees would be canceled, making shares worthless.
by Fionn Pooler | August 5, 2025