Who Will Fund the Future of Coffee?
For paid subscribers: some thoughts on the loss of USAID funding for coffee research, and the possibly misguided hope that corporations will step up.
Interviews
Coffee industry stakeholders share their insights. Featuring coffee farmers, roasters, researchers, baristas, economists, union leaders, and YouTubers.
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Coffee Conversations: Morgan Eckroth on Judging Coffee Competitions
The 2022 U.S. Barista Champion and social media star on taking a break from competing, becoming a judge, and what it’s like being on the other side of the clipboard.
‘No Billionaires Were Enriched Through The Sale Of This Coffee’: An Interview With Author John Green
The bestselling author on being a coffee influencer, raising money for Partners In Health, and his love-hate relationship with Twitter.
Critical Pedagogy and Coffee: Bartholomew Jones on Education, Music, and his Documentary 'Cxffeeblack to Africa'
The educator, barista, rapper, and co-founder of Cxffeeblack discusses his new project and much more.
Media Critic Adam Johnson on Starbucks, Crime, and Store Closures
The writer and podcast host on how the "crime" and "safety" justifications used by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz hide the real reasons for the closures.
Dear Green's Lisa Lawson on the revamped 2020 Glasgow Coffee Festival
The founder of the Glasgow Coffee Festival talks about the interrupted 2020 festival and how the team have switched focus.
What's it Like to Work at Starbucks During a Pandemic? Five Baristas Share Their Stories
"Starbucks has shown during this that we aren’t partners. We are employees and we aren’t valued".
Interview: Jonas Leme Ferraresso, Coffee Agronomist
The Brazilian agronomist talks about his background in coffee and how the coffee price crisis has affected farmers in Brazil.
Interview: Catherine Franks, Owner of Steampunk Coffee - Part 2
The founder of Steampunk Coffee in North Berwick, Scotland, discusses the company's sustainability ethos, sourcing ethics, and how the seaside location influences her environmentalism
Interview: Catherine Franks, Owner of Steampunk Coffee - Part 1
The founder of Steampunk Coffee in North Berwick talks about the beginnings of the company and how its environmental goals emerged
Interview: Brooke McDonnell, Co-Founder of Equator Coffees & Teas
Equator co-founder Brooke McDonnell talks about coffee roasting, delving into farming and her hopes for the future of Equator.