Specialty Coffee Expo 2019 Review

What did you miss at this year’s global gathering of coffee professionals? Find out in Fresh Cup’s recap of the Specialty Coffee Expo, held April 11–14 in Boston, Massachusetts. 
by Jordan Johnson | April 17, 2019

Branded as Houston’s First CBD Café, The Smoking Pot Plans 4/20 Debut

One of the boldest caffeine-cannabidiol concepts yet is set to make its Houston debut this weekend.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 17, 2019

Toby’s Estate Rebrands to Partners Coffee

Seven years and five cafés later, Toby’s Estate has officially changed its name to Partners Coffee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 17, 2019

World Coffee Research CEO Stepping Down

World Coffee Research (WCR) announced that founder and CEO Dr. Timothy Schilling is stepping down from his executive role at the organization.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 17, 2019

Remembering John Michael Hermoso, 2019 Philippines Brewers Cup Champion

While thousands poured into Boston this past weekend for the annual SCA Expo, festivities were overshadowed with the sad news of 29-year-old John Michael Hermoso’s passing.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 17, 2019

Recognition for Social and Environmental Impact in Coffee

Ernesto Illy Award for the Sustainable Quality of Coffee
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 9, 2019

Five Minutes With: Elle Jensen

Late last week, Amethyst Coffee owner and founder of Cherry Roast Elle Jensen made an announcement that the inclusive coffee platform and competition was coming to an end. Fresh Cup spoke to Jensen about…
by Anastasia Prikhodko | April 9, 2019

Coffee Activism, Part 2: Paving the Way Forward

Starting off as a grassroots movement in the U.S., the current wave of coffee activism has become a global movement binding the industry together.
by Anastasia Prikhodko | April 9, 2019

New SCA USA Chapter Members

Ballots have been counted, tallies have been checked, and the inaugural 2019–2020 SCA USA National Chapter Committee has officially been elected.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 9, 2019

No Half Measures at Demitasse Coffee

While plastic bags usually wouldn’t be cause for celebration, the new reusable plastic coffee bags at Demitasse Coffee deserve their own parade.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 3, 2019