Coffee News Club: Week of March 16
Does coffee really ruin sleep? Scientists say maybe not. Plus: Ethiopia’s coffee ceremony may get UNESCO status; South Korea embraces decaf.
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Could Soon Join UNESCO Heritage List
The intangible cultural heritage recognition is UNESCO’s way of celebrating and preserving humanity’s customs, traditions, folklore, and knowledge.
From Milwaukee to Santa Cruz, a Big Week for Coffee Unions
Workers at Discourse Coffee in Milwaukee and at Cat & Cloud in Santa Cruz announced their intent to unionize. Both companies voluntarily recognized the unions.
RFK Targets Starbucks and Dunkin’ With Remarks on Sugary Iced Drinks
Sugary coffee drinks are popular at chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’. Now RFK Jr. is questioning their safety—sparking backlash and Boston Tea Party jokes.
Coffee News Club: Week of March 9
The government wants a word with Dunkin’ and Starbucks. Luckin’s backer nears Blue Bottle deal, and unionizing heats up from Milwaukee to Santa Cruz.
Centurium Capital Said to Be in Final Talks to Buy Blue Bottle
Nearly three months after news broke that Nestlé was considering selling Blue Bottle Coffee, the chain may be acquired by Luckin’s major shareholder.
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.
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.
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.
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.