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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.

Customers have yet to be convinced to spend time at Starbucks. Data showed that more than 40% of visits in 2023 lasted longer than 10 minutes; today, that's 33%. 

On Nov. 1, about two dozen people marched in front of a Starbucks location on State Street in Madison, Wis. They chanted union calls while holding signs that read “NO CONTRACT! NO COFFEE!” This…

The biennial trade show has traditionally showcased new coffee product launches. This year’s event demonstrated how smart design, connectivity, and precision are redefining what it means to serve coffee in 2025.

Last week, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) introduced the “No Coffee Tax Act,” joining the House in opposing coffee tariffs.

Lawmakers push for coffee to be exempt from tariffs. Plus, cafes step up as SNAP benefits pause, and customers still do not want to hang out at Starbucks.

SNAP benefits that nearly 42 million Americans are set to run out of money on Nov. 1—but coffee shops across the country have stepped up.

As the government shutdown threatens federal food aid programs, independent coffee shops are finding ways to help, from free breakfasts in Portland to food drives in Tulsa.

Starbucks Workers United has yet to agree on a first contract with the coffee giant. Now, the union is voting on whether to go on strike.

Jack Simpson of Australia was just crowned the 25th winner of the prestigious coffee competition. The occasion is a good opportunity to look back at the WBC’s history—and consider its evolution.