Peet’s Coffee Faces U.S. Store Closures Amid Parent Company Takeover
Consider this your morning briefing: Peet’s Coffee is shuttering dozens of U. locations, including key Bay Area spots, as its parent company prepares for a...
Elemental Coffee’s New OKC Cafe Elevates Quality, Community
This is worth savoring: In the heart of Oklahoma City’s Innovation District, Elemental Coffee has opened a new chapter in its mission to redefine quality....
Stingless Bees Could Revolutionize Coffee Farming in Brazil
There’s something brewing in Brazil’s coffee fields—and it’s not just the beans. A new study reveals that native stingless bees might be the key to boosting...
Georgia’s Coffee Renaissance: From Wine Cellars to Global Roasters
Consider this your morning briefing: Georgia is rewriting its culinary narrative. Once defined by wine and traditional coffee, the country now thrives on a...
The Paradox of Success: Why Specialty Coffee’s Moral Narrative Falters
Real talk: The specialty coffee industry’s moral narrative is built on a fragile premise—producers are poor, vulnerable, and in need of rescue. But when...
Idyll Coffee Roasters’ Wauwatosa Cafe: A Masterclass in Coffee and Community
Get ready to sip on this: Idyll Coffee Roasters has transformed a Milwaukee suburb into a coffee haven, blending hyper-local sourcing, artisanal...
First Roast Lessons: Ethiopian Guji’s Bold Awakening
Coffee lovers, wine enthusiasts, tea devotees—here’s a lesson in humility and fire. My first roast attempt with Ethiopian Guji was a masterclass in chaos,...
Mastering Chocolate Notes: A Cubean Roaster’s First Manual Roast Breakdown
Real talk: Your first manual roast with a Cubean roaster isn’t just about timing—it’s about precision, patience, and a dash of science. You’ve already seen...
Behmor 2000AB Plus: A Home Roaster’s Honest Take on Indoor Roasting
If you're eyeing the Behmor 2000AB Plus as a step up from your popcorn popper, you’re not alone. The machine has earned cult status among home roasters, but...
Mastering Heatgun Roasting: How to Cut Your Drying Time in Half
This is worth savoring: Your heatgun roasting setup is doing the heavy lifting, but the numbers don’t add up. You’re hitting 12 minutes for first crack and...