You Can Now Order Iced Coffee by the Bucket

Last year, dozens of coffee shops decided to jump in on a bizarre trend: serving coffee in literal buckets. And now the trend is back and bigger than ever.
by Fionn Pooler | March 5, 2026

Supreme Court Tosses Tariffs. Will Coffee Roasters Get Their Money Back?

On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court ruled Trump exceeded his authority on tariffs. Now businesses are wondering if they'll get a refund on the duties they paid.
by Fionn Pooler | March 3, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of March 2

Will coffee companies get a refund on the tariffs they paid? Your guess is as good as ours. Plus, literal buckets of coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | March 2, 2026

Compass Coffee Assets Sold to Caffè Nero for $4.75 Million in Bankruptcy Auction

The U.K. chain Caffè Nero submitted a winning bid of $4.75 million during a Feb. 19 bankruptcy auction to purchase most of Compass’ assets.
by Fionn Pooler | February 26, 2026

Coffee Regions Are Facing 47 Extra Days of “Coffee-Harming Heat,” Analysis Finds

A new analysis found most coffee-producing regions now face up to 47 extra days of above-ideal heat, threatening coffee crops.
by Fionn Pooler | February 24, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of February 23

The Supreme Court says President cannot impose tariffs. Plus, coffee-growing regions getting hotter due to climate change and U.K. chain buys Compass Coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | February 23, 2026

Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional. What Happens to the $133 Billion Collected?

On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the President’s global tariff policy, ruling it unconstitutional.
by Fionn Pooler | February 21, 2026

There Are Lines Out the Door at New Luckin Flagship Store

✉️ This story was featured in this week’s Coffee News Club👋 Get the Coffee News Club newsletter in your inbox weekly—sign up. Luckin Coffee, known for its small stores and low-cost beverages, is branching out.…
by Fionn Pooler | February 17, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of February 16

Luckin Coffee goes big with its new flagship store. Plus, the industry mourns two California coffee-farming pioneers, and coffee could lower your risk of dementia.
by Fionn Pooler | February 16, 2026

California Coffee Farming Pioneers Jay and Kristen Ruskey Have Died

Jay and Kristen Ruskey, known for their innovative work in California’s coffee-growing movement, have died. The couple, who owned Good Land Organics and Frinj Coffee, died on Feb. 8 in what was described as…
by Fionn Pooler | February 14, 2026