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Opinion: It’s Been a Bonkers 48 Hours in Celebrity Coffee News and it Feels Pretty Bad

The past two days couldn’t be any weirder in celebrity coffee launch news. Rudy Coffee Yesterday, Rudy Giuliani, who is currently incognito as the state of Arizona seeks him out...

2024.05.17

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Stumptown Coffee Opens Anew in Downtown Portland

As it turns 25 years old this year, pioneering Portland, Oregon-based Stumptown Coffee Roasters has renewed its commitment to its home city with the opening of a downtown Portland cafe....

2024.05.15

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Odd Box Coffee Stacks Up In Santa Fe

With deep professional roots in the oddly box-shaped state of New Mexico comes a new roasting company called Odd Box Coffee. Sourcing high-quality and traceable green coffees, Santa Fe-based Odd...

2024.05.13

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Three Questions with Firaol Ahmed of Moii Coffee

On Friday, April 12, as thousands of coffee professionals were gathered in Chicago for the Specialty Coffee Expo, Saint Louis University junior Firaol Ahmed was lacing up his track shoes...

2024.05.08

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With Vietnamese Coffee Concentrate, Lucky Monkey Swings Into Production

A New York-based Vietnamese coffee brand called Lucky Monkey Coffee recently launched with a novel bundle of products designed to pair convenience with traditional drink profiles. Through a direct crowdfinding...

2024.05.08

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Hawaii Legislature Approves Landmark Coffee Labeling Bill

The Hawaii State Legislature yesterday approved a bill that may dramatically reshape how Hawaiian-grown coffees are packaged and sold. The bill calls for coffee blends bearing the name of any...

2024.05.03

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Study: Roast Profiles Affect Sourness and Acidity in Coffee

University of California Davis Coffee Center researchers recently illuminated a path for professional coffee roasters to control sourness and total acidity. The research may ultimately help roasters unlock desirable sour...

2024.05.02

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EU Legislators Approve Landmark Corporate Due Diligence Rules (CSDDD)

The European Parliament last week approved landmark regulations designed to ensure human rights and environmental due diligence among large EU and multinational companies. While applying only to companies with at...

2024.05.01

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Here Are the 2024 Good Food Award Winners for Coffee

The winners of the 14th Good Food Awards were named last night in Portland, Oregon, with 14 coffee roasting companies given 16 awards for their high-quality, sustainably sourced roasted coffees....

2024.04.30

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Study Shines New Light on Cold Brew Extraction, Aroma and Storage

Researchers in China have discovered that cold-brewing coffee using a negative-pressure system can enhance the aromatics of the finished brew. The study also examined how refrigerated storage affected the chemical...

2024.04.30

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