A Wee Problem: Scottish Tea Steeped in Scandal

Scottish farmer Tam O’Braan, also known as the self-styled “Mr. Tea,” became a fixture of the global tea community in 2015 after he claimed to have won gold at the prestigious Salon de Thé…
by Jordan Johnson | May 8, 2019

Single O Raises the Batch Bar

Off the back of the rising consumption of black coffee and in a move to slash waiting times, Sydney-based roaster Single O has installed a self-serve batch tap prototype at their newly renovated Surry…
by Anastasia Prikhodko | May 8, 2019

Sweet Rewards from Hard Work

Not everyone has the confidence to open a tea house chain under the name “bitter tea”—but most people aren’t Rong Pan and Qin Liu.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 8, 2019

Do You Know? Part 2: Chad Trewick & Peter W. Roberts

Following a successful workshop with producers in Guatemala and speaking appearances at the 2019 Specialty Coffee Expo in Boston, Trewick and Roberts continue to share their thoughts on the Guide and the future of…
by Caitlin Carter | May 8, 2019

A New Tea House Reveals Mysteries in Town Known for Horror

Bangor, Maine, probably doesn’t hold any significance for you—that is, unless you’re a horror fan.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 1, 2019

Startup Wants to Replace Palm Oil with Coffee Grounds

Revive Eco was founded by two Scottish baristas who were upset by the mountains of coffee grounds they witnessed being tossed into landfills.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 1, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Dee “Walt Deezy” Traylor

Owner, Barista, Roaster, Green Buyer, & Renaissance Man for Rosalind Coffee
by Jordan Johnson | April 26, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo – Kimberly Noon

VP of Marketing for Bellwether
by Jordan Johnson | April 26, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Katia Zelaya

Specialty Coffee Producer and Exporter for Ricardo Zelaya Coffee
by Jordan Johnson | April 25, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Charles Tysor

Roaster & Technician for Carolina Coffee
by Jordan Johnson | April 25, 2019