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

Coffee Activism, Part 2: Paving the Way Forward

Starting off as a grassroots movement in the U.S., the current wave of coffee activism has become a global movement binding the industry together.
by Anastasia Prikhodko | April 9, 2019

New SCA USA Chapter Members

Ballots have been counted, tallies have been checked, and the inaugural 2019–2020 SCA USA National Chapter Committee has officially been elected.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 9, 2019

No Half Measures at Demitasse Coffee

While plastic bags usually wouldn’t be cause for celebration, the new reusable plastic coffee bags at Demitasse Coffee deserve their own parade.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 3, 2019

Tandem Invites Customers to Join on a Journey to Sustainability

This week, the company is taking a new approach. All drink prices have officially been lowered by 25 cents, and now customers who need a single-use compostable cup will be charged 25 cents.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 3, 2019

Trees May Not Be for the Birds

A new study from the University of Delaware has found that we may be overlooking the most important factor in creating bird friendly coffee: what kind of trees are being planted.
by Fresh Cup Staff | April 3, 2019

London Coffee Festival 2019

House music. Check. Hipper-than-thou haircuts. Of course. A hell of a lot of coffee. Most definitely.
by Elizabeth Hotson | April 3, 2019

The Coffeehouse Resistance

On April 9, Sarina Prabasi, co-founder of celebrated Brooklyn-based café Buunni Coffee, releases her debut book, The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times.
by Caitlin Carter | April 3, 2019