The Barista League Heads to L.A.

Following events in Sweden and Croatia earlier this year, the competition for baristas, by baristas, is heading to Los Angeles for its first and only U.S. appearance in 2019.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 2, 2019

Seattle’s Slate Coffee Might Not Be Able to Wipe this Mess Clean

Instead of ordering their usual Saturday morning beverage, customers of Slate Coffee’s Ballard location on June 22 found several letters posted to the front door.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 26, 2019

World of Coffee Berlin 2019 Recap

Freelancer Stephanie Parker attended World of Coffee Berlin on behalf of Fresh Cup and shared her experiences from the monumental event.
by Stephanie Parker | June 12, 2019

Bloom Set to Sprout in Four U.S. Cities

In its fourth iteration, Barista Guild’s Bloom event unveils a new tour format that brings coffee professionals and thought leaders together in four cities across the United States throughout June.
by Fresh Cup Staff | May 29, 2019

All Means All: Body Activists Seek to Disrupt Bias in Hospitality Industry

Portland’s Nossa Familia Coffee recently hosted an event centered on body size diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hospitality industry.
by Caitlin Carter | May 15, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Dee “Walt Deezy” Traylor

Owner, Barista, Roaster, Green Buyer, & Renaissance Man for Rosalind Coffee
by Jordan Johnson | April 26, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Katia Zelaya

Specialty Coffee Producer and Exporter for Ricardo Zelaya Coffee
by Jordan Johnson | April 25, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Charles Tysor

Roaster & Technician for Carolina Coffee
by Jordan Johnson | April 25, 2019

Conversations from the Specialty Coffee Expo: Rachel Apple

Quality Control for George Howell Coffee
by Jordan Johnson | April 25, 2019

Specialty Coffee Expo 2019 Review

What did you miss at this year’s global gathering of coffee professionals? Find out in Fresh Cup’s recap of the Specialty Coffee Expo, held April 11–14 in Boston, Massachusetts. 
by Jordan Johnson | April 17, 2019