Can Coffee Help Reforest the Amazon? Indigenous Barista Celesty Suruí Thinks So

Hailing from the Amazonian Rondônia state, Celesty has seen deforestation impact her region up close—all while demand has grown. But she believes that coffee can also be a powerful tool of reforestation.
by Alexander Eliscu | November 19, 2025

Lawsuit Claims Black Rifle’s America Branding Misleads Consumers

A new lawsuit alleges that Black Rifle Coffee's America-forward approach misleads customers into believing coffee is grown in the United States.
by Fionn Pooler | November 18, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 17

Is tariff relief finally coming? Plus, a lawsuit against Black Rifle Coffee alleges its brand misleads customers, and Starbucks workers go on strike.
by Fionn Pooler | November 17, 2025

With Americans Feeling Rising Costs, Coffee Tariffs See Rollbacks

After months of pressure, the Trump administration announced that it would amend its stance on tariffs on certain products, including coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | November 17, 2025

These Coffee Shops Are Winning With Mocktails: Here’s How (With Recipes)

Alcohol consumption has declined in America, and coffee shops are embracing the zero-proof movement with mocktails. Three cafes share how they’re shaking things up and attracting new customers.
by Garrett Oden | November 14, 2025

30 Years of JBC Coffee: How the Madison Roaster Has Seen the Industry Change

JBC Coffee Roasters in Madison has been in the business for more than 30 years—here’s how co-owner Laura Salinger-Johnson has seen the industry change since the company’s founding.
by Erin McGroarty | November 12, 2025

New Research Shows Coffee Pods May Release Microplastics Into Your Cup

According to new research, plastic coffee pods could be leeching microplastics into your coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | November 11, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 10

Starbucks workers go on strike, pod machines are leeching microplastics, and turns out caffeine can make it less safe to drive.
by Fionn Pooler | November 10, 2025

‘No Contract, No Coffee’: Union Threatens Strike on One of Starbucks’ Busiest Day

Members of Starbucks Workers United are about to go on strike on Red Cup Day, traditionally the company’s busiest day of the year.
by Fionn Pooler | November 10, 2025

Eleven Roasters Say What They Really Think About Coffee Tariffs

Policy around coffee tariffs keeps changing, leaving U.S. roasters in limbo. We spoke with 11 roasters to learn how the uncertainty is reshaping their businesses.
by Garrett Oden | November 7, 2025