Starbucks, Other Coffee Giants Sued Over Alleged Forced Labor in Brazilian Coffee Supply Chain

The New York Times reports that two advocacy groups have filed a pair of legal challenges, alleging that some of the Brazilian coffee purchased by large U.S. brands is produced using forced labor and…
by Fionn Pooler | April 28, 2025

David Lalonde Issues Worldwide Initiative, Coffee For Palestine

Rabbit Hole Roasters' David Lalonde has launched a worldwide fundraiser to raise money and awareness for the continued genocide of Gaza.
by Ashley Rodriguez | April 25, 2025

Frameworks for Using AI in Coffee Shops with Melissa Villanueva of Brewpoint Coffee

On the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Melissa Villanueva shares how she strategically uses AI tools while preserving the humanity of her business.
by Garrett Oden | April 24, 2025

72 Hours in Houston: Where To Go After-Hours During the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo

The SCA Expo floor closes at 5—what parties and events to do after hours during the coffee industry’s biggest trade show.
by Garrett Oden | April 23, 2025

72 Hours in Houston: Must-Visit Coffee Shops During the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo

What to see, sip, and do during the Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston, from staff favorites to community-sourced recommendations. 
by Garrett Oden | April 22, 2025

Coffee is the Most-Consumed Beverage in the US, Report Says

New data shows that two-thirds of Americans drank coffee in the past day—more people turn to coffee than bottled water, juice, tea, and soda.
by Fionn Pooler | April 22, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of April 21st

What’s the most popular beverage in America? The answer may surprise you (actually it won’t: it’s coffee). Plus, a private equity firm buys Bialetti, and the EU eases reporting requirements around its upcoming deforestation…
by Fionn Pooler | April 21, 2025

Bialetti, Inventor of the Iconic Moka Pot, Sold to Investment Firm

A Hong Kong-based private equity company has agreed on a deal to buy the Italian company Bialetti, inventor of the iconic moka pot.
by Fionn Pooler | April 21, 2025

Can Darjeeling Tea Hope for a Climate-Resilient Future?

Darjeeling tea farms have been severely impacted by climate change, but innovative farming practices could help preserve the prized black tea.
by Sohel Sarkar | April 18, 2025

How Coffee Roasters Are Offering Formerly Incarcerated People a New Path Forward

It can be hard for people leaving prison to find employment, which often leads to reoffending. A growing number of coffee companies are trying to change that.
by Fionn Pooler | April 16, 2025