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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coffee News Club: Week of May 12th
ICE is targeting children in Hawaii’s coffee-growing regions. Plus, tariffs impact coffee gear manufacturers, and visiting Venice? You can get a coffee made with canal water.
ICE Raids in Hawaii Target Children, Impact Coffee Workers
ICE officers are targeting children living in the South Kona region of Hawaii, where most of the state’s coffee comes from.