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HAITI: A STORY OF REVOLUTION & INSPIRATION AT ORIGIN

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:36:11 GMT

A farmer on his way home from the market in Thiotte, Haiti. Photo by David Dávila In 1804, the world’s first Black republic won its independence from France. Haiti is the only country born of a successful slave revolution. From the first day of its existence, its leaders defied world powers by abolishing slavery and … Continue reading HAITI: A STORY OF REVOLUTION & INSPIRATION AT ORIGIN →

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Coffee Marketing, Part 3

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 17:42:47 GMT

Achieve success with your new coffee business by intentionally creating your brand.

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Coffee Marketing, Part 2

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:34:02 GMT

Emily McIntyre of Catalyst Coffee Consulting continues her Coffee Marketing series with Part 2: More Offers = More Sales

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Coffee Marketing, Part 1

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:46:47 GMT

After more than a decade selling coffee, Emily McIntyre is teaching others how to do it for themselves. In May of 2020, she created a simple system to sell coffee: “5 Steps to Actually Sell Coffee.”

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Turkish Coffee Revisited

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:11:40 GMT

Although dozens of nationalities claim a coffee culture centered around a cezve or ibrik, the concentrated, unfiltered brew is perhaps best known as Turkish coffee, and a growing number of specialty coffee professionals are rediscovering the method’s potential.

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Make Your Season Merry & Bright

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:49:17 GMT

While this year's holiday season may look different, the joy of giving lives on. Here, we've curated a selection of products for the coffee or tea lover in your life (or yourself!). From subscription boxes to boozy (and booze-free) add-ins, these products are sure to spread much-needed holiday cheer.

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Singapore Kopi Culture

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:51:27 GMT

With the global rise of third-wave coffee in the last decade and a half, it’s natural that the focus of the industry has prioritized quality, purity, and provenance. We thus run the risk of having a myopic view of what constitutes “good coffee,” according to an insular and homogenous experience. What does that mean, when coffee is as diverse a product as they come?

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Creating a Budget That Works For You

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:59:57 GMT

Money isn’t exactly the easy part to owning or starting up a business. But budgeting doesn’t have to be a roadblock. These entrepreneurs have a few tips and tricks up their sleeves.

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The Case Against "Golden Milk”

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:39:20 GMT

In the past few years, consumer interest for wellness beverages has spiked immensely and turmeric has become a daily go-to superfood for many. One Stripe Chai founder Farah Jesani writes about embracing "haldi doodh," because, in 2020, representation matters.

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A Call for Racial Equity

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:18:10 GMT

A look at how the coffee industry is taking a stand against racism and injustice, including through the formation of the Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity, which launched last month.

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Blockchain Benefits Coffee Farmers

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:40:56 GMT

The high-tech innovation transforms how coffee goes from farm to cup—and ensures growers unprecedented supply chain transparency.

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Recreating Holiday Cheer

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 23:37:07 GMT

How Café Owners Are Seizing on Seasonal Trends in Light of COVID-19

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Raíces: The Erasure of Afro-Latinos in Coffee

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:36:23 GMT

Despite the prevalence of Afro-Latinos in the Western Hemisphere, their stories, particularly in coffee, have gone largely ignored. It’s essential that we take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Afro-Latinos in the industry because without them, coffee would not exist as we know it today.

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The Myth of Congolese Coffee

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:13:40 GMT

Congolese coffee has historically been absent from most coffee roasters’ menus and importers’ offering sheets, but may soon become a go-to in America because of its unique versatility as a single origin and blend component.

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Fresh Cup Farewell

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:41:43 GMT

To our incredible readers, During unsettling times, it is more important than ever to lift each other up and be supportive of one another. The Fresh Cup staff wants to express how grateful we have been for all of you these past 28 years. It is with heavy hearts that we announce we are suspending our operations. … Continue reading Fresh Cup Farewell →

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Coffee Fest To Go

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 20:04:06 GMT

Coffee Fest is hosting a second session of Coffee Fest To Go, a virtual event on October 21 and October 22. This online event will bring together the U.S. specialty coffee industry with exhibitors, buyers, and educational webinars.

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In BLOOM

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:33:15 GMT

The Barista Guild is hosting Bloom, a virtual event across four locations: the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, and the United States.

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Introducing The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:27:33 GMT

The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to build greater racial diversity and equity in the U.S. coffee industry.

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Innovations in Roasting

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:13:29 GMT

Learn how roasting is evolving and what seasoned roasters are excited for in the future.

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Finca Sophia Coffee Earns Best of Panama 2020

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:56:01 GMT

This summer, Finca Sophia, co-owned by Boot Coffee and Equator Coffees, was named the winner of the world-renowned 2020 Panama Cup.

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