For paid subscribers: From the preposterous tech startup that wanted to roast coffee in space to espresso on the International Space Station, there’s a lot of coffee up there.
Many people visit cafes during the workday—but for those who work nights, good coffee remains woefully scarce. Now, one enterprising Australian is trying to change that.
Happy new year! It’s 2024, but before we dive back into the weekly news grind, why not relive the highs and lows of 2023 with a long, hopefully pretty exhaustive rundown of the last year in coffee.
There’s a lot in there, from all the Starbucks union stuff to loads of acquisitions to more climate instability. Plus, was coffee good for us last year? (Answer: mostly! Sortof! Hard to say! Health studies are weird!)
I’m taking an extra week off so no full article this weekend, but look out for a 2024 update/State of the Pourover newsletter on Friday.
Finally, thanks for reading the Pourover over the last year! I’m excited for what 2024 will bring (kicking off with a couple of big pieces over the next month or so).
I'm a coffee writer and creator of The Pourover. Based in Scotland, I have over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry. Ask me about coffeewashing. It's pronounced Fin (he/him)
