A Scientist’s Guide to the Perfect Cup: Michelle Francl on the Chemistry of Tea
Can chemistry help us make a better cup of tea? As professor and author Michelle Francl discovered, the answer is yes—and you don’t need to be a scientist to apply her findings.
Coca-Cola Seeks Buyer for Costa Coffee at Half Price
In early 2019, Coca-Cola purchased British chain Costa Coffee for £3.9 billion. Five years later, they're looking to sell for £2 billion.
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.