Coffee News Club: Week of August 17
An earthquake devastates Colombia’s coffee heartland. Plus, a battle between coffee drive-thrus, and a new competition asks: Who closed last night?
New Product: ColdPerk’s Commissary 70 Can Make 28 Gallons of Espresso-Strength Concentrate in Two Hours
This article is sponsored by our partner, ColdPerk. Demand for cold coffee shows no signs of slowing. Cafes are selling more cold drinks than hot coffee, the RTD aisle keeps growing with more canned and…
Millions Lost in an Alleged Coffee Crypto Scam and Ponzi Scheme
Hundreds of people across South East Asia have lost millions in an alleged crypto scam and Ponzi scheme posing as a coffee investment venture.
Amidst Economic Turmoil and Climate Crisis, Are Coffee Scores Still Relevant?
Coffee brands are thinking critically about sourcing amid supply chain pressures—and looking beyond traditional cup scores in the process.
Soon, You May Be Able to Roast Coffee With Solar Energy Stored in Rocks
Solar power could be a game-changer for coffee roasting—if it can be harnessed. A project is trying to do just that.
Coffee News Club: Week of August 10
That shot of espresso might be good for your liver. Plus, Spokane shops support their wildfire-affected community, and rocks might be the future of roasting.
The Path to 300+ Locations and the Yemeni Coffee Boom With Hamzah Nasser of Haraz Coffee
From the Coffee Think Tank Podcast: Hamzah Nasser, CEO of Haraz Coffee, talks explosive growth, expanding beyond Yemeni drinks, and going global.
Baristas Allege Blending Powder For New Starbucks Drinks Is Causing Respiratory Issues
According to Starbucks Workers United, the blending powder used to make new energy refreshers is causing respiratory issues for baristas.
The South India Coffee Company Bet on Excelsa Before Anyone Was Listening
Between 2021 and 2025, India experienced an added 30 days of coffee-harming heat per year due to climate change—and it wasn’t alone. Together, the 25 countries that grow 97% of the world’s coffee experienced…
Fairtrade International Updates Minimum Coffee Prices For 775,00 Farmers
Fairtrade International has raised its minimum prices for certified arabica and robusta coffee.