Employees From Spyhouse Coffee Organize

About 30 employees from Twin Cities, Minnesota’s Spyhouse Coffee informed its owner, Christian Johnson, that they are starting a union.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 2, 2020

Barista Health & Safety During COVID-19

Cafés going the extra mile for staff in an unprecedented time
by Mark Van Streefkerk | September 1, 2020

The Barista League Brings Back Online Competition

The Barista League is bringing a new season of its online competition and coffee reality TV series back this winter.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 5, 2020

Update to U.S. Coffee Championships 2020–2021 Seasons

The United States Coffee Competitions have announced that all remaining events will be canceled until 2021.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 24, 2020

5 Minutes With: LaNisa Williams, Barista Life LA

Fresh Cup recently caught up with LaNisa Williams, creator of Barista Life LA, to discuss her new Instagram campaign, #BlackinBrew, and learn more about her mission of inclusive education.
by Caitlin Carter | June 24, 2020

U.S. Coffee Championships Orange County Results

That’s a wrap for the 2020 U.S. Coffee Championships qualifiers and nationals in Orange County, California!
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 26, 2020

Bikini Baristas Take Case to the Supreme Court

Last summer, Seattle-area “bikini baristas” made headlines when their case was overturned by the Federal Appeals Court. Now, the baristas are filing a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court.
by Fresh Cup Staff | February 19, 2020

U.S. Coffee Championship Nashville Qualifiers Results

Nashville, Tennessee, held the second U.S. Coffee Champs Qualifier event for the season, with 54 competitors’ fates decided.
by Fresh Cup Staff | January 15, 2020

The Not-So-New Wave of Barista-Led Activism

Understanding why 2019 was dominated by barista activism—and what’s next.
by Mark Van Streefkerk | January 7, 2020

2020 U.S. Coffee Championship Qualifiers

The U.S. Coffee Championship qualifiers will next venture to Nashville and Orange County where professionals from around the country will compete to represent the U.S. in the World Championships.
by Fresh Cup Staff | December 18, 2019