When Coffee Becomes Art

Coffee does more than keep artists awake—coffee itself has been immortalized in art, serving as the subject of paintings, sculptures, and roadside attractions.
by Valorie Clark | October 11, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of October 9

Beanless coffee, Snopp Dogg backs out of coffee venture, and a new report on bonded labor in India—here's the news for the week of October 9.
by Fionn Pooler | October 9, 2023

The Austin Coffee Festival Delights Again

The second-annual Austin Coffee Festival brought together roasters and other coffee-adjacent businesses to show off their products, innovative new ideas, and, of course, coffee to consumers and caffeine connoisseurs alike. The event took place…
by Lydia Stolper | October 6, 2023

Fresh Reads: A Conversation With Jessica Easto of “How to Taste Coffee”

Jessica Easto's new book, "How to Taste Coffee," breaks down the art of tasting and makes the case for why the mouth might be the coolest body part.
by Bailey Spear | October 4, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of October 2nd

Peet's gives new meaning to loyalty cards and how a heatwave in Brazil will affect coffee crops. Here's the news for the week of Oct 2.
by Fionn Pooler | October 2, 2023

A Peek Into Denmark’s Specialty Coffee Evolution

Today, Denmark is internationally recognized for its innovative specialty coffee scene. Fifteen years ago, it was just getting started.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | September 29, 2023

Take the 2023 Fresh Cup Reader Survey (We Need Your Perspective)

Make your voice heard by participating in our next Reader Survey. Your perspective is critical and helps us make Fresh Cup the best it can be for you.
by Garrett Oden | September 27, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of September 25th

The British are coming (to drink your coffee)! Plus, coffee and migration, Starbucks goes to court, and carbon offsets and neutrality.
by Fionn Pooler | September 25, 2023

This Cafe is Loosely Inspired by a Real Movie

At first glance, Guilder may seem like any other coffee shop. When guests enter the cafe in the Alameda-Irvington neighborhood in northeast Portland, they’ll likely first notice the abundant natural light. Green vines cascade over the…
by Haley Greene | September 22, 2023

What’s the Deal with Mushroom Coffee?

Many brands are launching new products pairing mushrooms and coffee. A look at science and history reveals what's driving this pairing.
by Leah Bowman | September 20, 2023