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In 2024, new CEO Brian Niccol told Starbucks baristas to write fun messages on to-go cups. Turns out, no one likes them.

Researchers have observed that coffee is beneficial, but they haven't been able to say exactly why. A new study may have uncovered at least one reason. 

Scientists crack the code on coffee. Plus, coffee cooperatives in Brazil fight climate change, and everyone hates writing on cups, including customers.

A Nicaraguan coffee worker in Hawaii, married to a U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE during a green card interview. He spent more than five months in federal custody until the ACLU got involved.

Trader Joe’s is the target of the latest coffee lawsuit. The claim? The grocery chain’s low-acid coffee contained less caffeine than it should.

On April 28, all mentions of Taiwan on the World Coffee Championships website were replaced with Chinese Taipei.

WCC quietly changed competitors’ affiliations from Taiwan to Chinese Taipei. Plus, zap your coffee to see if it tastes good, and Trader Joe’s sued because beans don’t have enough caffeine.

Many of coffee’s health benefits can be traced back to caffeine. Are decaf drinkers missing out? Not anymore. New research found that coffee—caffeinated or not—can alter our gut biomes and “significantly” boost moods.

Customs and Border Protection will begin refunding the $166 billion in tariff revenue collected in 2025. In a year that saw retail coffee prices skyrocket, will any of that money go to consumers?

Tariff refunds are rolling out. Plus, coffee may be good for your gut health. Here's the coffee news your need for the week of April 27.