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.
Barista Health & Safety During COVID-19
Cafés going the extra mile for staff in an unprecedented time
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Not-So-New Wave of Barista-Led Activism
Understanding why 2019 was dominated by barista activism—and what’s next.
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.









