What Does @JustaConstructionGuy Have to Do with Coffee?

Influencer marketing is no stranger to the specialty coffee world. One coffee company has gone a step further by creating their own influencer, a middle-aged father and construction worker, and racked up more than…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Five Minutes With: Umeko Motoyoshi

Fresh Cup reached out to Umeko to chat about the upcoming release of their new book, The @wastingcoffeeguide to Not Wasting Coffee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Sparrows Coffee Swoops Up Major Talent

Lori Slager Wenzel has one more stellar addition to her business—an all-star lineup of coffee experts.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Call for Entries: 2019 Golden Bean North America

The team at Golden Bean North America is excited to announce the official opening for entries and conference attendees. This year, the event is moving east from Portland, Oregon, to Nashville, Tennessee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Felix Roasting Co. Cellar Now Open

While walking through the front door of Felix Roasting Co. might feel like stepping through the looking glass into a café wonderland, strolling down the stairs into the Felix Cellar is akin to stumbling…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

World of Coffee Berlin 2019 Recap

Freelancer Stephanie Parker attended World of Coffee Berlin on behalf of Fresh Cup and shared her experiences from the monumental event.
by Stephanie Parker | June 12, 2019

Crisis Forces Colombia’s Coffee Farmers Fight for Living Wage

The lands that produce Colombia’s treasured coffee beans are disappearing as market prices reach a nadir.
by Matt Levin | June 7, 2019

Accessible Employment Café Opening in Connecticut

The Nest Coffee House offers young adults with disabilities a safe and supportive atmosphere, while also teaching them the skills to be able to fly on their own.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019

United Kingdom Bans Plastic Straws

As of April 2020, plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds (Q-tips) will officially be banned in the United Kingdom.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019

California Coffee Cancer Warning Up in Smoke

Following a year-long battle, the dispute over whether coffee is considered a carcinogen according to California law has officially been decided: coffee sellers in the state no longer have to post cancer warnings.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 5, 2019