The Not-So-New Wave of Barista-Led Activism
Understanding why 2019 was dominated by barista activism—and what’s next.
Five Minutes With: <br>Sam Schaefer
Schaefer restarts Mockingbird Coffee under a new name, Espy, and with a different structure and vision. We caught up with Schaefer to find out more.
2020 U.S. Coffee Championship Qualifiers
The U.S. Coffee Championship qualifiers will next venture to Nashville and Orange County where professionals from around the country will compete to represent the U.S. in the World Championships.
Drifting Away from Plastic
Brooklyn-based subscription coffee company, Driftaway Coffee, recently announced the launch of 100% compostable packaging and carbon-neutral shipping and operations.
The Barista League 2020
The Barista League has revealed its 2020 competition season, which will feature four events spread over three continents, as well as a brand-new membership program.
Understanding the Cost Crisis
For all we love about coffee, there is a growing awareness of an age-old undercurrent: a deceptive riptide that many are calling the “Cost Crisis,” whose forces are being felt more acutely during this…
Remembering Alan Silverman
Alan Silverman, a titan of the hospitality industry, has passed away.
Oceana Coffee’s Cup of Kindness
Learn about Florida-based roasters Oceana Coffee’s Cup of Kindness program, which donates funds to a local charity every quarter.
COE Cupping of Winners
The Alliance for Coffee Excellence hosts its “Cupping The Number Ones” on Saturday, December 14, in Portland, Oregon.
World Tea Academy Awards Brian Keating Gratitude Scholarship
The World Tea Academy has awarded its inaugural Brian Keating Gratitude Scholarship to Elsa Carette.