A Group in Ethiopia is Proving Regenerative Agriculture Works

Over three years, the charity Farm Africa launched a program that reforested more than 5,000 acres of land, boosted household incomes by 45%, and increased coffee exports by 70%.
by Fionn Pooler | May 28, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of May 27th

Scroll to find out what tomato, shoyu, and coconut water have in common. That and more—here's the coffee news for the week of May 27th.
by Fionn Pooler | May 27, 2025

Tomato, Shoyu, and Coconut Water are Just Some Descriptors on New Robusta Flavor Wheel

✉️ This story was featured in this week’s Coffee News Club👋 Get the Coffee News Club newsletter in your inbox weekly—sign up. Once relegated to low-cost blends and jars of instant coffee, Coffea Canephora, usually…
by Fionn Pooler | May 27, 2025

The SCA’s Q Program Takeover Leaves the Coffee Industry Divided

In April, the Specialty Coffee Association announced it would be taking over the Q Grader Program, news that took the coffee industry by surprise. Now, as the dust settles, many remain confused and frustrated—but…
by Fionn Pooler | May 23, 2025

TechnoServe Report Proves Regenerative Agriculture Works, Urges Industry to Invest

Investing in regenerative agriculture could boost smallholder farmer income and coffee exports while reducing carbon emissions, according to a new report released by the nonprofit organization TechnoServe.
by Fionn Pooler | May 21, 2025

In Uganda, Bayaaya Pays a Premium for Cherries from Women Farmers

A Ugandan entrepreneur founded a company that pays a premium for coffee cherries from women farmers.
by Fionn Pooler | May 20, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of May 19th

At Starbucks, wrong shirt, wrong shoes, no service. Plus, new pricing models from the SCA and a report proves that regenerative agriculture is beneficial to farmers.
by Fionn Pooler | May 19, 2025

The SCA Introduces Country-Based Pricing for Coffee Education

The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has announced a new pricing system for its education programs, with a varying price structure based on country.
by Fionn Pooler | May 19, 2025

In Venice, You Can Order an Espresso Made from Lagoon Water

At this year’s Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy, visitors can enjoy espresso literally made with water from the city’s famous lagoon.
by Ashley Rodriguez | May 15, 2025

Coffee Goods in Limbo as Tariffs Impact Gear Manufacturers

For coffee equipment manufacturers who rely on Chinese imports, the 154% tariff could significantly raise costs and prove financially devastating. 
by Fionn Pooler | May 13, 2025