Glitter Cat Bootcamp 2020 Applications Now Open

Following the success of 2019’s inaugural season, which focused on the U.S. Barista Championship, Glitter Cat Bootcamp has now expanded to include sessions for Brewers Cup, Roasters, and Coffee in Good Spirits.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 16, 2019

Keurig Lawsuit Over Recycling Pod Claim Moves Forward

A putative class action suit was brought against Keurig Green Mountain alleging that the company’s “recyclable” single-serve plastic pods were mislabeled and are not in fact recyclable due to their size, composition, and lack…
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

The Barista League Heads to L.A.

Following events in Sweden and Croatia earlier this year, the competition for baristas, by baristas, is heading to Los Angeles for its first and only U.S. appearance in 2019.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

Green Queen Hemp

Discover the joy of a hand-muddled matcha-mint lemonade infused with CBD drops that energizes the body yet relaxes the mind, by San Francisco-based Steap Tea Bar.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Café Crawl: Honolulu, Hawaii

Wondering if you can find some decent coffee during your summer getaway? Honolulu, Hawaii, offers an array of options from glam cafés in Waikiki Beach resorts to casual locals’ spots in Diamond Head.
by Kristine Hansen | June 19, 2019

World Tea Expo 2019 Recap

From classes, lectures, and day-long workshops to tableside conversations at an exhibitor’s booth, the World Tea Expo is a unique forum that brings together experts, business leaders, and fledgling entrepreneurs throughout the tea industry…
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Press Coffee to Open Flagship Roastery

Eleven years and eight cafés later, Press Coffee is opening a flagship roastery and café that will continue to support its original mission for years to come.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 19, 2019

Five Minutes With: Umeko Motoyoshi

Fresh Cup reached out to Umeko to chat about the upcoming release of their new book, The @wastingcoffeeguide to Not Wasting Coffee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Sparrows Coffee Swoops Up Major Talent

Lori Slager Wenzel has one more stellar addition to her business—an all-star lineup of coffee experts.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019

Call for Entries: 2019 Golden Bean North America

The team at Golden Bean North America is excited to announce the official opening for entries and conference attendees. This year, the event is moving east from Portland, Oregon, to Nashville, Tennessee.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 12, 2019