What to Make of Rumors Starbucks Is Leaving Seattle for Nashville

Reports say Starbucks is exploring office space in Nashville, though the company denies plans to leave Seattle.
by Fionn Pooler | March 24, 2026

The C-Market is Back Above $3

The C price had been trending downward in recent months, but rose nearly 10% over the past week to close above $3 on March 20.
by Fionn Pooler | March 23, 2026

That Afternoon Coffee Might Not Be Ruining Your Sleep After All

A study of 25,000 adults found coffee drinkers slept well, with higher coffee consumption linked to fewer night disruptions, and less trouble falling asleep.
by Fionn Pooler | March 19, 2026

A Strange Gap in the EU’s Deforestation Law: Instant Coffee

For reasons nobody can explain, the EU’s anti-deforestation law (EUDR) doesn’t cover instant coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | March 17, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | March 16, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | March 12, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | March 10, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | March 9, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | March 5, 2026

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.
by Fionn Pooler | March 3, 2026