Coffee News Club: Week of September 22nd
Speculators rattle coffee prices, war threatens the Democratic Republic of Congo’s coffee boom, and the Starbucks union gains heavyweight allies.
Coffee Prices Spike Above $4—Then Collapse In One Of Steepest Drops in 16 Years
On September 16th, the coffee futures market reached $4.24 per pound, just below the all-time high set in February. Two days later, the price tumbled 9%.
The Small Menu Advantage
Many cafes offer wide-ranging drink menus. But for some, a pared-down menu with just the classics is the best way to express their values and service style.
Coffee May Lower Osteoporosis Risk but Weaken Blood Donations, Studies Find
Coffee may lower your chances of developing osteoporosis, but it may harm the quality of blood donations.
The Matcha Boom Is Reshaping Cafes. How Long Before It Hits a Wall?
The fast-growing matcha market is expected to be worth $7 billion by 2030—but as the drink soars in popularity, shortages and price hikes may temper its ascendancy.
Cold Coffee’s Rise Shows No Signs of Slowing, NCA Report Finds
Cold coffee’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, and the latest report from the National Coffee Association shows it is still dominating drinking trends.
Coffee News Club: Week of September 15th
Retail prices for coffee jumped 21% since August; click to find out why. That and more—here's all the coffee news for the week of September 15th.
Supermarket Coffee Prices Jumped 21% Since This Time Last Year — Here’s Why
Retail coffee prices at supermarkets in the United States rose 21% in August compared to the same month last year, representing the sharpest price rise since the late 1990s.
De’Longhi Has a “Computer” That Happens to Make Coffee (And Maybe Avoids Tariffs)
The Italian manufacturer is taking full advantage of a loophole that exempts computers from tariffs by launching an ad campaign rebranding its espresso machines as computers.
How Much Should a Mocha Cost? We Pulled Data from 100 Cafes to Find Out
Mocha prices are all over the map. What drives menu pricing, and how can cafes compete without undervaluing one of the most iconic coffee drinks? Read on to find out how.