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.
It’s been a busy week in the world of coffee (for a change). Here’s what’s going on:
Vietnamese coffee farmers seek to renegotiate their contracts after reduced production and erratic weather worldwide pushed the price of robusta to three-decade highs.
What could be better than a late-night latte? Starbucks is trialling overnight deliveries in Philadelphia in collaboration with an on-demand delivery company.
Who wants a hot cup of spite and an extra-dry scone? Latte Larry’s coffee shop from Curb Your Enthusiasm briefly became reality in Los Angeles as HBO teamed up with Menotti’s Coffee to celebrate the final series of the legendary show.
And Starbucks won’t let unionized baristas compete in its North American Hunger Games barista championship. “It’s just a fun part of the job that I enjoy,” one barista said. “They’re just trying to make my job less fun.”
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)
