Coffee News Club: Week of October 13th

Researchers are finding more uses for coffee waste, a union win for Anodyne workers, and another study confirms that, yes, coffee is good for you.
by Fionn Pooler | October 13, 2025

New Tech Turns Coffee and Plastic Waste Into Clean Air

Researchers have patented a new technology that uses ground coffee and plastic waste to capture carbon dioxide from industrial emissions.
by Fionn Pooler | October 13, 2025

Coffee Is a Fruit: Why Cascara Is Key to a More Circular Coffee Industry

Only 1–5% of the original coffee cherry ends up in your cup—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how the coffee industry can move beyond the bean.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | October 10, 2025

Maxwell House Pokes Fun at Housing Crisis with “Apartment” Rebrand

Maxwell House is rebranding as Maxwell Apartment. Why? The joke is that most people can’t afford to buy a home.
by Fionn Pooler | October 9, 2025

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.
by Michael Butterworth | October 8, 2025

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.
by Fionn Pooler | October 7, 2025

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.
by Fionn Pooler | October 6, 2025

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.
by Fionn Pooler | October 6, 2025

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.
by Isabelle Mani | October 3, 2025

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.
by Fionn Pooler | October 2, 2025