Did Customization Win the Coffee Wars?

The largest coffee chains in the U.S. all have one thing in common: endless customization.
by Garrett Oden | September 9, 2026

A Growing Taste for Zambian Coffee

Zambia’s coffee industry was slow to get off the ground. Despite its relatively short history, Zambian coffee has become increasingly lauded on the international stage.
by Fiske Nyirongo | September 8, 2026

ProfilePrint: Using Molecular Fingerprinting Technology in Coffee Sampling and Cupping

ProfilePrint’s coffee quality assessment tools use molecular fingerprinting technology to instantly predict SCA scores, flavor profiles, moisture levels, and more.
by Daniel Muraga | September 4, 2026

Almost Five Years After First Starbucks Unionized, Workers Call For Boycott

It has been almost five years since the first Starbucks location unionized in Buffalo, New York. Workers are calling for patrons to boycott the brand.
by Fionn Pooler | September 3, 2026

Ask Maps: How To Get Mentions From the Google Maps AI

Google Maps now integrates directly with Square and Toast. Here's how that impacts your AI answer engine mentions.
by Garrett Oden | September 2, 2026

How YES PLZ, La Colombe, and Other Coffee Brands Are Keeping Subscribers Loyal

Consumers are becoming more selective about the subscriptions they keep. A few dollars here and there can quickly add up, as streaming services, meal kits, fitness apps, and more pile onto monthly credit card…
by Shaistha Khan | September 2, 2026

Climate Change Causing Destruction On Coffee Farms from Hawaiʻi to Indonesia

On August 15, Hurricane Lala struck Hawaiʻi. A strong El Niño and other climate change-related events could be part of the reason why weather patterns this year have been particularly harsh.
by Fionn Pooler | September 1, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 31

Extreme weather events are ravaging coffee farms globally. Plus unionized Starbucks baristas ask supporters to boycott the brand.
by Fionn Pooler | August 31, 2026

10 Things Your Wholesale Roaster Wants You To Know, But Is Afraid to Say

Roasters often feel misunderstood by their wholesale partners. Here’s what they wish you knew about what it’s like to run a roasting business.
by Garrett Oden | August 28, 2026

Researchers Ask—And May Have Answered—Why Coffee Shops Look the Same

Independent coffee shops often hang their hats on individuality. But recent research suggests social media and other cultural influences have created a monoculture aesthetic.
by Fionn Pooler | August 27, 2026