New Report Points to Farmer Inequity, Value Extraction As Critical Coffee Issues

This year's Coffee Barometer report notes that despite a rise in corporate sustainability commitments, structural and systemic problems remain.
by Fionn Pooler | June 16, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of June 15

Could ultrasonic waves brew your next shot of espresso? Plus, the latest Coffee Barometer report describes persistent sustainability challenges for the industry.
by Fionn Pooler | June 15, 2026

Caffeine Is Intolerably Bitter. Why Doesn’t It Ruin Coffee?

Most coffee contains between 1 and 1.5% caffeine, the chemical compound responsible for keeping us awake. This might seem obvious, but caffeine is very bitter. Some have described caffeine as tasting “alkaline,” “slightly soapy,”…
by Fionn Pooler | June 11, 2026

Earthquake Wrecks Vital Water Tanks For Many Kona Coffee Farmers

Coffee in Hawaii has been hard hit in recent years. Now, an earthquake has destroyed already-fragile water systems in Kona.
by Fionn Pooler | June 9, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of June 8

Caffeine is extremely bitter. So why don't we taste that in coffee? Plus, an earthquake in Hawaii destroys water systems and Colombia works to cultivate the next gen of producers.
by Fionn Pooler | June 8, 2026

Your Plane Could Be Powered By Jet Fuel Made From Coffee Grounds

Researchers have been looking for ways to repurpose spent grounds. Now, the Korean government wants to use coffee waste to fuel airplanes.
by Fionn Pooler | June 4, 2026

Record-Breaking Harvest in Brazil Could Influence Global Coffee Prices

The latest survey from CONAB forecasts that Brazil is set to harvest 66.7 million 60-kg bags of coffee, an 18% increase.
by Fionn Pooler | June 2, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of June 1

Everything you need to know about coffee this week: record harvests in Brazil, coffee grounds as jet fuel, and caffeine may disrupt sleeping patterns more than once thought.
by Fionn Pooler | June 1, 2026

Climate-Resistant Libex Could Be the Future of Coffee Cultivation

Researchers have spent years exploring alternative coffee species that can hold up to the effects of climate change. Now, a new hybrid has joined the chat.
by Ashley Rodriguez | May 28, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of May 26

Meet libex, the newly discovered hybrid that is climate resistant and could save coffee. Plus, Starbucks Korea faces backlash over a controversial promotional campaign, and a grab bag of coffee health news.
by Fionn Pooler | May 26, 2026