We used to grudgingly turn to coffee alternatives in times of turmoil. Now, however, there is a new breed of venture capital-backed substitutes, with a more antagonistic relationship to coffee.
Fair Trade USA is āfreezingā its green coffee price minimums following an announcement of increased minimums from Fairtrade International (a different organization). Fair Trade USA consulted hundreds of stakeholders, with a majority of roasters, retailers, and importers responding negatively to the suggestion of raising price minimums. I mean.
A truce sealed with a marmalade sandwich. Spectacled Bears (inspiration for the beloved Paddington) have historically been considered a pest by many Colombian coffee farmers, but some producers are now conserving part of their land to help the threatened animals.
Labor issues have rocked Nashvilleās specialty coffee scene over the past few months as workers try to cope with what they call the cityās ābleakā and ādisjointedā coffee industry.
I'm the creator and writer of The Pourover. Based in Scotland, I have over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry as a barista, roaster, and writer. Ask me about coffeewashing.
