Coffee News Club: Week of December 11th

Coffee trader Mercon files for bankruptcy, more worker unions, and brewing tips from volcanoes. Coffee news for the week of December 11th.
by Fionn Pooler | December 11, 2023

Perfect Harmony: How Pastry Chefs Choose Coffee for Tiramisù

Tiramisù is a decadent dessert made with ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone, and coffee, but finding the right coffee to use for the dessert can be a daunting—yet delicious—challenge.
by Amber Gibson | December 8, 2023

Around the World, Coffee and Wildlife are Connected

Coffee can sometimes be at odds with protecting wildlife and plant diversity—meet the folks preserving native flora and fauna in combination with coffee growing.
by Leah Bowman | December 6, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of December 4th

You can have a $7 coffee, as a treat. Plus, the EU’s deforestation law could have unintended consequences, and Starbucks sees lackluster foot traffic on Red Cup Day.
by Fionn Pooler | December 4, 2023

The Magic and Skill of Building a Holiday Blend

'Tis the season for hot cocoa, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and holiday blends. But how do you create a coffee blend that inspires holiday cheer and lights up a room as much…
by Brit Alexandria | December 1, 2023

The Fresh Cup Gift Guide 2023

What should you give the coffee lover in your life? Here’s a curated list of coffee goodies from our team of Fresh Cup contributors.
by Fresh Cup Staff | November 29, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of November 27th

It’s a battle of the brands! Luckin Coffee overtakes Starbucks in China. Plus, a new slate of world champions and coffee is basically a miracle substance.
by Fionn Pooler | November 27, 2023

“If It’s Hidden, It’s We Who Hide”— On Discovering the Potential of Robusta Through Roasting

We know surprisingly little about how to roast Robusta coffee. And yet, understanding the differences of Robusta in the roaster could help unlock its potential.
by Mikey Rinaldo | November 22, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of November 20th

Red Cup Rebellion 2: The Understaffing. Plus, which coffee pods are most sustainable and a Millennial dream collaboration. Here's the news for the week of November 20th.
by Fionn Pooler | November 20, 2023

We’re All Coffee Geeks Here — Michael Craig of Creature Coffee Brings Specialty Coffee Directly to the People

Michael Craig of Creature Coffee in Austin, Texas, goes from borrowing coffee equipment to running a fleet of custom coffee bars, bringing specialty coffee from office buildings to wedding receptions.
by Lydia Stolper | November 17, 2023