The World’s First Open-Access Coffee Genome Sequence

Public and private sector organizations across the globe recently came together to help protect coffee plants from climate change. As part of that mission, they’re releasing a new genome sequence to the world and…
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 18, 2018

Specialty Instant

The rise of instant coffee within specialty parameters is good news for travelers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
by S. Michal Bennett | September 11, 2018

Golden Bean 2018 with Sean Edwards, Head Bean

Coffee roasters compete—and double blind judge—in the world's largest coffee roasters' competition and conference.
by Sean Edwards | July 24, 2018

New Life for Decaf

Gone are the days when decaf meant dead flavors in the cup. These decaf advocates are proving that coffee sans caffeine can be delicious indeed.
by Michael Butterworth | July 24, 2018

The Handyman of Hedone

Passion for coffee drives Dragos Manciu of Hedone Cafe, Romania’s first and only maker of espresso machines.
by Dan Petrisor | July 3, 2018

Rocky Mountain Roasters Reach for Higher Ground

Challenges and opportunities abound when three Colorado coffee roasters launch individual fundraising efforts to assist coffee growing collectives in Peru, Guatemala, and Rwanda.
by Elizabeth Avila | June 25, 2018

Drink of the Week: Hopped Cascara Soda by Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Brewed to order, mixed with a little lemon juice and simple syrup, soda and a splash of grenadine over ice. It’s a spritz, basically—until you deconstruct it.
by Fresh Cup Staff | June 6, 2018

The Folks, Taipei City, Taiwan

The outside may be unmarked, but during business hours, it’s hard to miss the steady stream of devout regulars making their daily pilgrimage.
by Laura B Russell | May 9, 2018

Trending: Barrel-Aged Coffees

Today, baristas and bartenders everywhere are playing with the potent pairing of alcohol and coffee.
by Rachel Sandstrom Morrison | March 14, 2018

Do You Know Steve Cuevas?

Since opening in 2012, Black Oak has earned local accolades for its small-town take on the hip, big-city coffee shop.
by Peter Szymczak | December 20, 2017