Luckin Coffee Files for IPO

At only 18 months old and valued at nearly $3 billion, China’s Luckin Coffee has filed an IPO (initial public offering) with the SEC.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 24, 2019

Warmer Weather Means Cold Brew Season is Near

Service Ideas’ new Cold Brew ‘N’ Serv™ Cold Brew System
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 22, 2019

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

Introducing Tea Masters Cup USA 2019

This year, Tea Masters Cup is making its U.S. debut at the World Tea Expo, held June 11–12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in partnership with the American Specialty Tea Alliance.
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