The 2019 Los Angeles Tea Festival

With over 40 exhibitors and a comprehensive program of classes, workshops, and performances, the festival engaged and connected purists to casual tea drinkers with tea companies from California and beyond.
by Anna Mariani | August 14, 2019

Wax & Gold Debut

Described as “a visual poem evoking a nuanced narrative portrait,” Stumptown and Farm League’s short film Wax & Gold promises to evoke much of the magic that made the partners’ first project, Flower of…
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 14, 2019

SAME CUP Launches Coffee Subscription

“The goal is to create cash flow so we can keep doing good things. We are proud of what we’ve achieved, but we want to go bigger and lift more people.”
by Anastasia Prikhodko | August 7, 2019

Final Words from Founder of India’s Largest Café Chain Point to Business Troubles

V.G. Siddhartha focused on building a business to create income and opportunities for his countrymen.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 7, 2019

In Memory of Donald Harrell

Donald “Donnie” Harrell passed away on July 28, 2019 after a battle with bladder cancer. Harrell had been a regular fixture of the specialty coffee industry since 1994 when he was hired as one…
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 7, 2019

Chiques Creek Hemp Tea Release

While Pennsylvania-grown may seem like a strange title to promote hemp, one tea company is proud to continue a centuries-long tradition.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 7, 2019

Gaviña Works Toward a Better Coffee Future

Nearly two decades ago, Gaviña launched their Direct Impact initiative as a promise to provide premium coffee with a greener footprint.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 1, 2019

Civil Unrest in Ethiopia

Violent protests and unrest in Ethiopia’s southern region of Sidama Zone have resulted in the deaths of 34 people.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 31, 2019

Kenya’s Low Tea Exports Lead to Weakened Shilling

Drought, lower tea prices, and economic sanctions against Iran have led to lower tea exports for the world’s largest black tea producing country, affecting the entire nation’s economy.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 31, 2019

Registration is Now Open for Coffee Roasters Guild Camp 2019

Roasters, pack your bags, spoons, and beret: This year’s Coffee Roasters Guild Camp is scheduled to take place in Annecy, France, September 30– October 3.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 31, 2019