‘Cold Brew’ Is Now in the Dictionary. What Does That Say About Contemporary Coffee Culture?

Last year, “cold brew” was added to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Here’s how that happened—and what it reveals about shifting coffee consumption habits.
by Emily Joy Meneses | July 29, 2026

Is Now a Good Time To Start a Coffee Business? Why Success Is More Possible Than You Might Think

Many aspiring business owners know the feeling: They tell someone about their plans to start a business and inevitably get skepticism back. Perhaps that isn’t surprising: After all, in the U.S., 50% of businesses…
by Emily Joy Meneses | May 29, 2026