Keurig Lawsuit Over Recycling Pod Claim Moves Forward

A putative class action suit was brought against Keurig Green Mountain alleging that the company’s “recyclable” single-serve plastic pods were mislabeled and are not in fact recyclable due to their size, composition, and lack…
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

The Barista League Heads to L.A.

Following events in Sweden and Croatia earlier this year, the competition for baristas, by baristas, is heading to Los Angeles for its first and only U.S. appearance in 2019.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

Massachusetts CBD Ban

Hemp growers and ambitious would-be CBD entrepreneurs in Massachusetts are upset after the state established a new policy last week banning the sale of CBD-infused food, animal feed, hemp-derived dietary supplement, or any CBD…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 26, 2019

Brazil & Colombia Join Forces to Combat Low Prices

Two of the world’s largest arabica-producing countries are teaming up with the goal of helping coffee growers reverse the effects of the current coffee price crisis.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 26, 2019

Seattle’s Slate Coffee Might Not Be Able to Wipe this Mess Clean

Instead of ordering their usual Saturday morning beverage, customers of Slate Coffee’s Ballard location on June 22 found several letters posted to the front door.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 26, 2019

Behind the Bar: Hidden House Coffee Roasters

Hidden House’s Santa Ana location builds upon owner Ben Briggs’ dream of having a mom-and-pop café that caters to its community.
by Caitlin Carter | June 26, 2019

Green Queen Hemp

Discover the joy of a hand-muddled matcha-mint lemonade infused with CBD drops that energizes the body yet relaxes the mind, by San Francisco-based Steap Tea Bar.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Café Crawl: Honolulu, Hawaii

Wondering if you can find some decent coffee during your summer getaway? Honolulu, Hawaii, offers an array of options from glam cafés in Waikiki Beach resorts to casual locals’ spots in Diamond Head.
by Kristine Hansen | June 19, 2019

World Tea Expo 2019 Recap

From classes, lectures, and day-long workshops to tableside conversations at an exhibitor’s booth, the World Tea Expo is a unique forum that brings together experts, business leaders, and fledgling entrepreneurs throughout the tea industry…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Press Coffee to Open Flagship Roastery

Eleven years and eight cafés later, Press Coffee is opening a flagship roastery and café that will continue to support its original mission for years to come.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019