ProfilePrint: Using Molecular Fingerprinting Technology in Coffee Sampling and Cupping
ProfilePrint’s coffee quality assessment tools use molecular fingerprinting technology to instantly predict SCA scores, flavor profiles, moisture levels, and more.
Almost Five Years After First Starbucks Unionized, Workers Call For Boycott
It has been almost five years since the first Starbucks location unionized in Buffalo, New York. Workers are calling for patrons to boycott the brand.
Climate Change Causing Destruction On Coffee Farms from Hawaiʻi to Indonesia
On August 15, Hurricane Lala struck Hawaiʻi. A strong El Niño and other climate change-related events could be part of the reason why weather patterns this year have been particularly harsh.
Researchers Ask—And May Have Answered—Why Coffee Shops Look the Same
Independent coffee shops often hang their hats on individuality. But recent research suggests social media and other cultural influences have created a monoculture aesthetic.
As Earthquake Recovery Continues, Colombian Farmers Face Threat of El Niño
Despite the damage from a recent earthquake, farmers in Colombia are more concerned about the potential impact of El Niño.
A New Study Asks, “DECAF?” Or, Does Eliminating Coffee Avoid Fibrillation?
Traditionally, doctors have advised people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib) to avoid or minimize caffeine consumption. But this advice may be out of date.
How the Global Coffee Community Is Supporting Colombians After the Earthquake
Last Monday, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing hundreds and damaging coffee farms. The coffee community is stepping up: Here’s how you can help.
The Drive-Thru Coffee Chains Are Battling Over Abandoned Salad Shops
As drive-thru coffee chains expand across the country, Dutch Bros and 7 Brew have spotted an opportunity for some quick growth: acquiring stores from bankrupt drive-thru brands.
Millions Lost in an Alleged Coffee Crypto Scam and Ponzi Scheme
Hundreds of people across South East Asia have lost millions in an alleged crypto scam and Ponzi scheme posing as a coffee investment venture.
Baristas Allege Blending Powder For New Starbucks Drinks Is Causing Respiratory Issues
According to Starbucks Workers United, the blending powder used to make new energy refreshers is causing respiratory issues for baristas.