Five Minutes With: Umeko Motoyoshi
Fresh Cup reached out to Umeko to chat about the upcoming release of their new book, The @wastingcoffeeguide to Not Wasting Coffee.
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World of Coffee Berlin 2019 Recap
Freelancer Stephanie Parker attended World of Coffee Berlin on behalf of Fresh Cup and shared her experiences from the monumental event.
Crisis Forces Colombia’s Coffee Farmers Fight for Living Wage
The lands that produce Colombia’s treasured coffee beans are disappearing as market prices reach a nadir.
Rainforest Alliance & UTZ Mutual Recognition Certification
Beginning July 1, Rainforest Alliance will offer further mutual recognition options for its cocoa, tea, and hazelnut programs, following its 2018 merger with UTZ. Notably absent from this option, however, is coffee.
Traditional Meets Trending at HOST Milano
Visitors to HOST Milano, October 18–22, will be invited to discover new frontiers of specialty coffee alongside the immortal espresso at the world’s leading hospitality summit.
Bloom Set to Sprout in Four U.S. Cities
In its fourth iteration, Barista Guild’s Bloom event unveils a new tour format that brings coffee professionals and thought leaders together in four cities across the United States throughout June.
Wrecking Ball Rebranding
From knocking down barriers to focusing in on their mission, Wrecking Ball Coffee Roaster’s evolution was solidified with the debut of the company’s new brand identity this week.
TWA Hotel Drenched in Intelligentsia
Mid-century modern opulence was fully restored with a caffeinated jolt of energy under the roof of the new TWA Hotel.
Oat-of-this-World Pop-Up Comes to Portland
Folks can discover just how out-of-this-world good oat milk is at the upcoming Plan-Oat-Tarium pop-up experiences in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles.
BKON’s RAIN Makes Cold Brew Shine
Determined to prove just how innovative their RAIN technology is, BKON announced last week the results of a new study stating that it not only increases the freshness of packaged cold brew from 1–2 days to at least 120, but also extends the life of the beverage for months further.