Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional. What Happens to the $133 Billion Collected?
On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the President’s global tariff policy, ruling it unconstitutional.
There Are Lines Out the Door at New Luckin Flagship Store
✉️ This story was featured in this week’s Coffee News Club👋 Get the Coffee News Club newsletter in your inbox weekly—sign up. Luckin Coffee, known for its small stores and low-cost beverages, is branching out.…
California Coffee Farming Pioneers Jay and Kristen Ruskey Have Died
Jay and Kristen Ruskey, known for their innovative work in California’s coffee-growing movement, have died. The couple, who owned Good Land Organics and Frinj Coffee, died on Feb. 8 in what was described as…
How Early-Modern Islamic World Coffeehouses Shaped Contemporary Cafe Culture
More than a century before Parisian salons or London’s penny universities, coffeehouses in Mecca, Istanbul, and Isfahan transformed urban life across Southwest Asia, sparking new forms of sociability and laying the foundations of contemporary…
Union Starbucks Workers Say: Delete Your Starbucks App
The appeal is part of the union’s ongoing strike action as it tries to secure a first contract with the coffee giant.
Report Says: Ditch One-Off “Sustainability” Projects, Commit to Sustainable Sourcing
A new report argues sustainability projects from large companies are often standalone initiatives separate from sourcing strategies. The solution? Invest in long-term sustainable buying practices.
Vietnam Invests Millions to Address Climate Impact in Coffee Areas
On Jan. 29, Vietnam announced the launch of a $102.4 million green investment initiative in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Green Climate Fund.
In Minnesota, the Coffee Community Stands Up to ICE
The way Minnesota’s indie coffee shops have stepped up in the face of ICE’s violent immigration surge is an inspiring example of coffee community in action.
Coffee Tariffs Were Rolled Back. So Why Is Brazilian Instant Coffee Still Tariffed at 50%?
Brazilian officials are trying to figure out why instant coffee is still being subject to tariffs. Tariffs were rolled back in November, but for some reason, instant coffee still faces a 50% tariff.
Manager Quits After White Rhino Allegedly Reaffirms ICE Agent Discount Policy
On Jan. 22, a manager at White Rhino Coffee publicly quit her job in protest of what she said is the company’s pro-ICE policy.