Coffee News Club: Week of December 15
Is a Starbucks down the street a death knell? Not always. Plus, multinational roasters are buying more sustainable coffee than ever before—here's the scoop for the week of Dec. 15.
Big Roasters Buying More Sustainable Coffee—But Who Defines Sustainable?
A new report found that 11 of the biggest coffee roasters are buying more sustainable coffee than ever. But who defines what sustainable means?
Here’s How To Get Professional-Grade Coffee Out of Your Home Espresso Machine
In this series, Ruth Easley gives coffee lovers essential tips on purchasing a traditional home espresso machines—and getting the most out of them.
In New York, Scheduling Violations Cost Starbucks $35 Million
Starbucks will pay more than $35 million to thousands of its workers in New York City in a local labor law settlement.
Superautomatic Espresso Machines Have Come Far in the Last Decade—Here’s How
Superautomatic espresso machines were once dismissed, but advances in the technology have helped them bring consistency and craft to cafes.
Why Brazil’s Coffee Farmers are Switching from Arabica to Robusta
In Brazil, more and more farmers are turning to arabica’s hardier cousin, robusta. Robusta production has increased by 81% over the past 10 years.
Coffee News Club: Week of December 8
Click to find out why Starbucks workers may be entitled to compensation. Plus, is Nestlé selling Blue Bottle? Maybe!
Nestlé Explores Selling Blue Bottle. One Option: Keep the IP, Sell the Stores, Source Says
Eight years after acquiring a majority stake in Blue Bottle Coffee, Nestlé is reportedly exploring a sale of the specialty coffee chain.
Live Session: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops
Today, coffee shops and roasters have many tools and tech options they can choose from to run their businesses. Almost too many. From point-of-sale providers, loyalty systems, and task trackers to inventory managers, roasting…
How India’s Specialty Coffee Industry Is Coming of Age
A decade after first persuading growers to sell premium beans domestically, India’s specialty roasters are finding their footing, adapting global trends to local contexts, and beginning to take Indian coffee to the world.