Ashley Rodriguez

Fresh Cup’s Editor-in-Chief Ashley Rodriguez shares her picks for 2025’s 10 must-read stories—and reveals behind-the-scenes insights on how they came together.

Fresh Cup’s joyful 2025 coffee gift guide is full of standout brewers, sleek gear, and other team-approved picks for professionals and at-home baristas alike.

On Nov. 1, about two dozen people marched in front of a Starbucks location on State Street in Madison, Wis. They chanted union calls while holding signs that read “NO CONTRACT! NO COFFEE!” This…

At this year’s Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, visitors can enjoy espresso literally made with water from the city’s famous lagoon.

Rabbit Hole Roasters' David Lalonde has launched a worldwide fundraiser to raise money and awareness for the continued genocide of Gaza.

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.

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.

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

Café con Jiribilla in Mexico City makes use of small spaces and practical tools, all while focusing on sourcing single-origin coffees from Mexico.

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…