TechnoServe Report Proves Regenerative Agriculture Works, Urges Industry to Invest

Investing in regenerative agriculture could boost smallholder farmer income and coffee exports while reducing carbon emissions, according to a new report released by the nonprofit organization TechnoServe.
by Fionn Pooler | May 21, 2025

In Uganda, Bayaaya Pays a Premium for Cherries from Women Farmers

A Ugandan entrepreneur founded a company that pays a premium for coffee cherries from women farmers.
by Fionn Pooler | May 20, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of May 19th

At Starbucks, wrong shirt, wrong shoes, no service. Plus, new pricing models from the SCA and a report proves that regenerative agriculture is beneficial to farmers.
by Fionn Pooler | May 19, 2025

The SCA Introduces Country-Based Pricing for Coffee Education

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new pricing system for its education programs, with a varying price structure based on country.
by Fionn Pooler | May 19, 2025

The C Market Just Got Less Confusing Thanks to Futures.Coffee

The coffee industry hinges on the C Market, which sets benchmarks for coffee prices—but can be difficult for many to understand. A new website called Futures.Coffee hopes to change that.
by Amber Gibson | May 16, 2025

The Rise and Fall of an Instant Espresso Bar With Bailey Manson of Intelligentsia Coffee

On this episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, we talk about Intelligentsia’s experimental foray into instant espresso at the Illumination Bar.
by Garrett Oden | May 15, 2025

In Venice, You Can Order an Espresso Made from Lagoon Water

At this year’s Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, visitors can enjoy espresso literally made with water from the city’s famous lagoon.
by Ashley Rodriguez | May 15, 2025

Convenience Stores Are Upgrading Their Coffee Programs (And Winning New Customers)

Bean-to-cup technology is revolutionizing coffee experiences at convenience stores across the country—and proving that “gas station coffee” doesn’t need to be scalded or stale.
by Anne Mercer | May 14, 2025

Coffee Goods in Limbo as Tariffs Impact Gear Manufacturers

For coffee equipment manufacturers who rely on Chinese imports, the 154% tariff could significantly raise costs and prove financially devastating. 
by Fionn Pooler | May 13, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of May 12th

ICE is targeting children in Hawaii’s coffee-growing regions. Plus, tariffs impact coffee gear manufacturers, and visiting Venice? You can get a coffee made with canal water.
by Fionn Pooler | May 12, 2025