Lawsuit Claims Black Rifle’s America Branding Misleads Consumers

A new lawsuit alleges that Black Rifle Coffee's America-forward approach misleads customers into believing coffee is grown in the United States.
by Fionn Pooler | November 18, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 17

Is tariff relief finally coming? Plus, a lawsuit against Black Rifle Coffee alleges its brand misleads customers, and Starbucks workers go on strike.
by Fionn Pooler | November 17, 2025

With Americans Feeling Rising Costs, Coffee Tariffs See Rollbacks

After months of pressure, the Trump administration announced that it would amend its stance on tariffs on certain products, including coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | November 17, 2025

New Research Shows Coffee Pods May Release Microplastics Into Your Cup

According to new research, plastic coffee pods could be leeching microplastics into your coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | November 11, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 10

Starbucks workers go on strike, pod machines are leeching microplastics, and turns out caffeine can make it less safe to drive.
by Fionn Pooler | November 10, 2025

‘No Contract, No Coffee’: Union Threatens Strike on One of Starbucks’ Busiest Day

Members of Starbucks Workers United are about to go on strike on Red Cup Day, traditionally the company’s busiest day of the year.
by Fionn Pooler | November 10, 2025

Comfy Chairs Aren’t Encouraging Customers to Linger at Starbucks

Customers have yet to be convinced to spend time at Starbucks. Data showed that more than 40% of visits in 2023 lasted longer than 10 minutes; today, that's 33%. 
by Fionn Pooler | November 6, 2025

Starbucks Baristas Practice Rallying in 60 Cities Ahead of Potential Strike

On Nov. 1, about two dozen people marched in front of a Starbucks location on State Street in Madison, Wis. They chanted union calls while holding signs that read “NO CONTRACT! NO COFFEE!” This…
by Ashley Rodriguez | November 6, 2025

Senators Join House Reps to Exempt Coffee from Trump’s Tariffs

Last week, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) introduced the “No Coffee Tax Act,” joining the House in opposing coffee tariffs.
by Fionn Pooler | November 4, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 3

Lawmakers push for coffee to be exempt from tariffs. Plus, cafes step up as SNAP benefits pause, and customers still do not want to hang out at Starbucks.
by Fionn Pooler | November 3, 2025