Update to U.S. Coffee Championships 2020–2021 Seasons

The United States Coffee Competitions have announced that all remaining events will be canceled until 2021.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

European Tea Society Unveils New Name & Strategy

Starting July 1, the European Tea Society will be known as the European Speciality Tea Association, following a vote by the association’s members in May.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

5 Minutes With: LaNisa Williams, Barista Life LA

Fresh Cup recently caught up with LaNisa Williams, creator of Barista Life LA, to discuss her new Instagram campaign, #BlackinBrew, and learn more about her mission of inclusive education.
by Caitlin Carter | June 24, 2020

Starbucks Reverses Stance on #BLM Attire After Resistance

Starbucks faced retaliation after stating that employees weren’t allowed to wear attire mentioning Black Lives Matter.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 17, 2020

Happy Lucky’s Teahouse Embraces Virtual Tastings

About 10 days after closing their doors to the public back in March, Happy Lucky's Teahouse decided to create YouTube videos emulating the in-store tasting experience.
by Susan Johnston Taylor | June 9, 2020

How to Create a Virtual Event

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt around the world, our industry has had to adapt in ways it didn’t anticipate.
by Caitlin Carter | June 3, 2020

Riding the Wave of CBD

Brands and researchers weigh in on how CBD and beverages can coexist, what to think about when purchasing CBD products, and what the landscape for CBD beverages looks like today.
by Janae Easlon | April 21, 2020

Sustainable Sourcing

Five Pacific Northwest coffee companies share why their approach to sustainability begins by building fair relationships with farmers.
by Robin Roenker | April 1, 2020

Boot Coffee Provides New Online Learning Platform

Just in time for staying home, Boot Coffee has created an online platform for coffee training, CoffeeCampus.com. Courses range from cupping and sensory analysis to roasting fundamentals.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 24, 2020

In Memoriam: Piero Bambi (1934-2020)

On Sunday, March 22, the coffee industry lost an icon: La Marzocco’s Piero Bambi.
by Fresh Cup Staff | March 24, 2020