Archive - The Pourover

Please Just Let Millennials Enjoy Our Coffee

That latte you just bought is the reason you won’t be able to retire, according to the financial gurus. But why has coffee become such a potent symbol…

Sep 13 •

August 2024

The Pesticides Underpinning Coffee’s Healthy Image

Coffee is widely considered to be healthy—for the drinker, at least. For those who handle and spray the pesticides that fight pests and boost…

Aug 30 •

Where Are All the British Coffee Unions?

While a wave of coffee unionising washes over the United States, across the pond there’s barely a ripple. Why is that?

Aug 16 •

Equity Crowdfunding and the Democratisation of Coffee Investing

While many specialty coffee companies turn to venture capital to fuel their growth, others are going in the opposite direction: utilising equity…

Aug 2 •

July 2024

How Corporations and Executives Captured the Coffee Industry’s Profits

The global coffee industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, and yet many stakeholders struggle to make ends meet. As corporate revenues climb…

Jul 19 •

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Disposable Coffee Cups?

Single-use coffee cups are choking the planet. From discounts to levies to bans, solutions are out there—but changing consumer behaviour is the bigger…

Jul 5 •

June 2024

Meme Accounts Are the Coffee Industry's Conscience

While it can often seem immune from criticism, there is one place where the coffee industry is held to account: Instagram meme pages.

Jun 21 •

Could a Private-Equity-Backed 'Collective' Offer a Template for Specialty Coffee’s Future?

FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective is acquiring coffee brands across the Midwest, promising a localised approach to growth. Is this a model for the…

Jun 7 •

May 2024

Coffee's Tech Dystopia

Technology is deeply embedded in the coffee industry, from loyalty apps to blockchain traceability platforms. But is that a good thing?

May 24 •

‘Actually Pretty Simple’: The Wild World of DIY Coffee Roasters

Coffee roasters are expensive and slightly intimidating, but they are also fundamentally simple machines. As startup costs increase, no wonder people…

May 10 •

April 2024

Ballad of the Indian Coffee House

Despite evolving tastes and increased competition, India’s oldest and largest coffee chain—a communist-founded, worker-owned cooperative—is still going…

Apr 26 •

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…

Apr 12 •

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