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The Cost of Competing
For many, elite coffee competitions represent the pinnacle of the industry. But the huge costs to compete prevent those without financial support from…
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Private Equity vs. the Coffee Workers
Big money pours into specialty coffee with one goal: wealth extraction. But as soon as things go wrong, workers are the first to suffer.
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The Moral Complexities of Civet Coffee
Coffee collected from the droppings of civets is sought after by the rich and deplored by animal welfare advocates. Caught in the middle are the farmers…
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'Capitalism on Steroids': Private Equity and the Future of Specialty Coffee
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‘No Billionaires Were Enriched Through The Sale Of This Coffee’: An Interview With Author John Green
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A Short Introduction to Coffeewashing
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Private Equity vs. the Coffee Workers
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What We Say When We Say Nothing
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Clooney's Coffeewashing
Nespresso leans heavily on its sophisticated spokesperson, but George Clooney’s multi-million-dollar role does more than just sell frothy coffees.
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Coffee, Sustainability, and Shifting Perceptions
As the climate crisis comes for coffee, new ideas are needed. But some solutions are already out there—we just need to recognize and embrace them.
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'Capitalism on Steroids': Private Equity and the Future of Specialty Coffee
It’s hard to shake the feeling that all the money that has flowed into specialty coffee over the past decade or so is warping the industry in ways that…
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Coffee At Sea
The war in Gaza has spilled over into the Red Sea. The coffee industry's concern is with shipping delays.
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The State of the Pourover
Musings on the past and future of this newsletter, plus an announcement.
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The Ongoing Fight For a Union Contract at Starbucks
Will 2024 finally bring a contract for the 370+ unionized Starbucks, or will the company's obstinance continue? The jury's still out.
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Getchusomegear is Making Coffee Better
Coffee gear is expensive. Chris McAuley and the Getchu team are making it accessible.
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