Coffee News Club: Week of December 1

Tariffs might be gone, but your latte likely isn’t getting any cheaper. Turns out coffee prices tend to be sticky. That and more: here's the news for the week of December 1.
by Fionn Pooler | December 1, 2025

Rome’s Oldest Cafe Evicted After Rent Increases Sixfold

The proprietors of Rome’s oldest cafe, Antico Caffè Greco just lost an eight-year battle to stay in their famous location off the Spanish Steps.
by Fionn Pooler | November 25, 2025

Coffee News Club: Week of November 24

See ya later Brazil tariffs! Plus, Rome’s oldest cafe closes after 265 years and unionized Starbucks workers block access to a key distribution center.
by Fionn Pooler | November 24, 2025

U.S. Scraps 40% Brazil Coffee Tariff After Months of Chaos

On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump issued an executive order lifting the 40% tariff on coffee and other commodities from Brazil.
by Fionn Pooler | November 24, 2025

Trump Administration Rolls Brazil Coffee Tariffs Back to Zero

Goodbye, 40% tariffs on coffee from Brazil. You will not be missed.
by Garrett Oden | November 20, 2025

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