David Lalonde Issues Worldwide Initiative, Coffee For Palestine

Rabbit Hole Roasters' David Lalonde has launched a worldwide fundraiser to raise money and awareness for the continued genocide of Gaza.
by Ashley Rodriguez | April 25, 2025

Kay Cheon Is the Champion We All Wanted To See Win

Kay Cheon of Dune Coffee Roasters is the 2025 United States Barista Champion. In this new interview, he talks about competing for the sake of learning, LEGO, and having his mom witness his win.
by Ashley Rodriguez | April 4, 2025

Jaymie Lao Is LA Coffee’s Biggest Fan

Longtime Los Angeles–based coffee professional Jaymie Lao—formerly of Go Get Em Tiger and now an independent consultant—reveals what makes the LA coffee scene so special.
by Ashley Rodriguez | March 14, 2025

Cxffeeblack and COMOCO Cotton Partner on T-Shirt Made Through World’s First Black-Owned Cotton Supply Chain

On Tuesday, Cxffeeblack announced they will partner with COMOCO Cotton to release an exclusive t-shirt highlighting "Black ownership, cultural restoration, and sustainable innovation."
by Ashley Rodriguez | February 18, 2025

Roastery Breakdown: Café con Jiribilla in Mexico City, Mexico

Café con Jiribilla in Mexico City makes use of small spaces and practical tools, all while focusing on sourcing single-origin coffees from Mexico.
by Ashley Rodriguez | January 31, 2025

The Best of Fresh Cup 2024

I love this time of year at Fresh Cup. Being the editor of a publication with a frequent posting cadence (we publish three to four stories per week, all of which I read, hear…
by Ashley Rodriguez | December 27, 2024

Fresh Cup’s 2024 Coffee Gift Guide

Wondering what to get your favorite caffeine tinkerer, latte sipper, or espresso slinger this holiday season? We’ve sourced 2024 coffee gift recommendations from our team of experts.
by Ashley Rodriguez | December 4, 2024

Read Now: Fresh Cup’s Top 2024 Interviews

Our interview series focuses on coffee industry leaders, and asks them questions no one else has. In time for your holiday reading, we’re sharing highlights from the series.
by Ashley Rodriguez | November 27, 2024

A Peek Inside The Roasting Room From Buunni Coffee

Bunnii Coffee, which specializes in Ethiopian coffee beans and culture, announced the opening of The Roasting Room, a multi-purpose coffee space in the Bronx.
by Ashley Rodriguez | September 12, 2024

New Workshop From The Coffee MBA To Provide Essential Coffee Business Insights

“Connect the Dots” will cover what leaders need to know to run coffee businesses, from marketing to finance and everything in between.
by Ashley Rodriguez | September 11, 2024