How World Barista Champ Pete Licata Is Transforming Our Understanding of Caffeine
Decaf or regular? For decades, coffee with or without caffeine was a binary question. But today’s coffee professionals—including 2013 World Barista Champ Pete Licata—are looking to provide a wider spectrum of caffeine options.
Latest Stories
Behind the Headlines: The Threat of Tariffs has Rocked the Coffee Industry. But What About Tea?
Tariffs could shake up the global tea industry, raising costs, hurting small growers, and reshaping what ends up in your cup.
Starbucks Decides Staffing is Key To Customer Experience
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced the chain would hit pause on a series of technological upgrades and focus on hiring more baristas.
Coffee News Club: Week of May 5th
Click to find out why Lavazza got ads pulled in the UK—that and more coffee news for the week of May 5th.
Join 7,000+ coffee pros and get top stories, deals, and other industry goodies in your inbox each week.
Must-Reads From The Coffee Shop Handbook
Retail & Commerce
Industry Reports
SCA Sparks Uproar, Confusion with Takeover of Q Grader Program
✉️ This story was featured in this week’s Coffee News Club👋 Get the Coffee News Club newsletter in your inbox weekly—sign up. In what the two organizations are calling “a historic partnership,” the Specialty Coffee…
Starbucks, Other Coffee Giants Sued Over Alleged Forced Labor in Brazilian Coffee Supply Chain
The New York Times reports that two advocacy groups have filed a pair of legal challenges, alleging that some of the Brazilian coffee purchased by large U.S. brands is produced using forced labor and…
David Lalonde Issues Worldwide Initiative, Coffee For Palestine
Rabbit Hole Roasters’ David Lalonde has launched a worldwide fundraiser to raise money and awareness for the continued genocide of Gaza.
Resource Library
The Customer Remarketing Playbook for Coffee Shops
A practical playbook for coffee shops and roasters who want to turn customers into regulars.
The Coffee Shop Operations Micro-Guide
In this era of efficiency, mastering back-end operations for coffee shops is critical. Get this resource to protect your profits.
