Coffee News Club: Week of August 31

Extreme weather events are ravaging coffee farms globally. Plus unionized Starbucks baristas ask supporters to boycott the brand.
by Fionn Pooler | August 31, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 24

Unicorn Frappuccino? Not at these unionized Starbucks stores. Plus, Colombian coffee farmers recovering from the recent earthquake fear the impact of El Niño, and why do so many specialty coffee shops look the same?…
by Fionn Pooler | August 24, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 17

An earthquake devastates Colombia’s coffee heartland. Plus, a battle between coffee drive-thrus, and a new competition asks: Who closed last night?
by Fionn Pooler | August 17, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 10

That shot of espresso might be good for your liver. Plus, Spokane shops support their wildfire-affected community, and rocks might be the future of roasting.
by Fionn Pooler | August 10, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of August 3

Fairtrade raises prices for 775,000 farmers. Plus, Starbucks workers alert of respiratory issues and ants might be good for your coffee farm.
by Fionn Pooler | August 3, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of July 27

Record global coffee harvests, higher prices might be encouraging customers to buy less but pay more for beans, and coffee is good for your heart—just keep it to five cups a day.
by Fionn Pooler | July 27, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of July 20

Freezing temp lattes, Brazil's harvest may be affected by erratic weather patterns, and many importers are getting refunds from tariffs. Will you see that money?
by Fionn Pooler | July 20, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of July 13

Commodity coffee prices jumped 19% in one day. Why? Nobody knows. Plus, Colombia coffee fund in trouble, and Starbucks is “reassessing” its climate pledge.
by Fionn Pooler | July 13, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of July 6

Coffee grown on Mars? What would that taste like? A new project finds out. Plus, three new coffee world champions, and drinking coffee is good for your liver.
by Fionn Pooler | July 6, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of June 29

Could a fungus prove the key to improving coffee quality? Plus, Brazil’s harvest is in full swing, but farmers are reluctant to sell their coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | June 29, 2026