Coffee News Club: Week of October 6th
Click to find out why this Maxwell House is now a Maxwell Apartment. Plus, new Q grader courses and Coca-Cola takes an L on Costa Coffee.
After Two Decades with CQI, New Q Grader Program is Finally Here
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially opened enrollment for what it calls its new “evolved” Q Grader program.
Valencia Is Brewing Its Own Identity in Spain’s Specialty Coffee Scene
Powered by a wave of community-focused cafes and an independent festival, Valencia is carving out a distinct space within Spain’s specialty coffee culture.
Amid Tariff Shakeups, Colombia Warns of Potential Fraud; Brazil Calls Claim Baseless
Germán Bahamón voiced concerns that Brazil importing more coffee to Colombia might to lead “unscrupulous exporters” blending or calling Brazilian coffees 100% Colombian.
New Product: Texas Coffee School’s Operations Master Class Helps Coffee Shop Owners Escape the Daily Grind
Many coffee shop owners work in their business instead of on it. Texas Coffee School’s new one-day Operations Master Class wants to change that.
Starbucks Announces Hundreds of Stores to Close, 900 Workers Laid Off
Last week, Starbucks announced that it would close hundreds of stores across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and lay off approximately 900 corporate workers.
Coffee News Club: Week of September 29th
Starbucks is closing its flagship store in Seattle and lawmakers put the European deforestation legislation on hold again.
EU Stalls on Deforestation Law, Again
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation was supposed to start at the end of 2025. But legislators are now putting the EUDR on hold until at least December 2026.
It’s Autumn, but Cold Coffee Is Here To Stay
This article is sponsored by our partner, UPOURIA. At June Coffee Roasters, cold beverages, from iced lattes to matchas, are menu mainstays. “I’d like to think our lineup has everything for everyone,” writes owner Jimmy…
Labor Giants, Political Groups Press Starbucks to Finalize Union Contract
A coalition of 45 organizations—from labor unions to political entities—signed a letter urging Starbucks to finalize a first contract with union workers.