Coffee News Club: Week of May 11

Scientists crack the code on coffee. Plus, coffee cooperatives in Brazil fight climate change, and everyone hates writing on cups, including customers.
by Fionn Pooler | May 11, 2026

How an Immigration Interview Turned Into 168 Days in Detention for a Coffee Worker in Hawaii

A Nicaraguan coffee worker in Hawaii, married to a U.S. citizen, was detained by ICE during a green card interview. He spent more than five months in federal custody until the ACLU got involved.
by Fionn Pooler | May 8, 2026

Trader Joe’s Sued for Beans Allegedly Not Having Enough Caffeine

Trader Joe’s is the target of the latest coffee lawsuit. The claim? The grocery chain’s low-acid coffee contained less caffeine than it should.
by Fionn Pooler | May 7, 2026

World Coffee Championships Replaced Mentions of Taiwan with Chinese Taipei

On April 28, all mentions of Taiwan on the World Coffee Championships website were replaced with Chinese Taipei.
by Fionn Pooler | May 5, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of May 4

WCC quietly changed competitors’ affiliations from Taiwan to Chinese Taipei. Plus, zap your coffee to see if it tastes good, and Trader Joe’s sued because beans don’t have enough caffeine.
by Fionn Pooler | May 4, 2026

Coffee Can Improve Mood, Gut Health—Whether Caffeinated or Not

Many of coffee’s health benefits can be traced back to caffeine. Are decaf drinkers missing out? Not anymore. New research found that coffee—caffeinated or not—can alter our gut biomes and “significantly” boost moods.
by Fionn Pooler | April 30, 2026

Coffee Businesses May Get Tariff Refunds. Will That Mean Lower Prices?

Customs and Border Protection will begin refunding the $166 billion in tariff revenue collected in 2025. In a year that saw retail coffee prices skyrocket, will any of that money go to consumers?
by Fionn Pooler | April 28, 2026

Coffee News Club: Week of April 27

Tariff refunds are rolling out. Plus, coffee may be good for your gut health. Here's the coffee news your need for the week of April 27.
by Fionn Pooler | April 27, 2026

How a Little Nudge Can Cut a Latte’s Carbon Footprint Up to 34%

Making oat the default versus dairy can encourage more people to choose the environmentally-friendly alternative milk, researchers say.
by Ashley Rodriguez | April 23, 2026

Coffee Is More Popular Than Ever, but More People Are Drinking at Home

A new report from the NCA finds that coffee is the most popular beverage in the United States, but that more people are making coffee at home.
by Fionn Pooler | April 21, 2026