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Peet’s Coffee Faces U.S. Store Closures Amid Parent Company Takeover

Jan

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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.S. locations, including key Bay Area spots, as its parent company prepares for a $18 billion takeover. The closures, announced in late January, signal a seismic shift in the brand’s strategy as Keurig Dr Pepper moves to acquire JDE Peet’s, the parent company behind the iconic roast. This isn’t just about consolidating real estate—it’s about redefining the brand’s future in a market where convenience and scale are king. The move comes as Peet’s navigates a delicate balance between preserving its legacy and adapting to modern demands. Store managers in…

The Best Coffee in the Bay Area: A Curated Guide to the Region’s Most Dynamic Brews

Dec

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The Best Coffee in the Bay Area: A Curated Guide to the Region’s Most Dynamic Brews

Here’s what you need to know: The Bay Area’s coffee scene is a kaleidoscope of innovation, from Korean-inspired roasters to Japanese avant-garde cafes. This year’s standout shops are less about trends and more about redefining what coffee can be—think co-fermented brews, experimental roasting, and hyper-local sourcing. Whether you’re chasing the boldness of a matcha-laced latte or the subtlety of a single-origin pour over, the region’s cafes are pushing boundaries with every sip. At Olivia Coffee and Flower in Oakland, the focus is on beans roasted in Korea, with a standout example being a fruit-forward blend that tastes like a pina…

Blue Bottle Baristas Strike Over Thanksgiving Weekend: A Year-Long Battle for Fair Wages and Working Conditions

Dec

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Blue Bottle Baristas Strike Over Thanksgiving Weekend: A Year-Long Battle for Fair Wages and Working Conditions

Unionized baristas at Blue Bottle Coffee, a popular coffee chain owned by Nestle, staged a multi-day strike over the Thanksgiving shopping weekend. The walkout, organized by the Blue Bottle Independent Union (BBIU), affected nine cafes in Boston and California's East Bay, with workers demanding a living wage, predictable scheduling, and stronger protections against harassment and arbitrary discipline. The strike intensified a year-long contract fight between the baristas and Blue Bottle Coffee. According to a Harvard Crimson report, the BBIU is seeking a starting wage of $30 an hour in Boston based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator. This demand comes…

South African Pinotage: A Redemption Story in Every Bottle

Nov

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South African Pinotage: A Redemption Story in Every Bottle

After a long history of being dismissed as cheap and not so great, South African Pinotage is making a comeback. The grape variety, a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir, has been reborn in the capable hands of modern winemakers. In this article, we'll delve into a recent tasting experience of a Pinotage from Walker Bay, South Africa – a sub-region known for its balanced and aromatic wines. The Wine Tasting Challenge posed a question: can we change our perception of Pinotage? After all, it has earned the nickname "the Grinch" in the world of wine. But like The Grinch,…