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Howard Schultz and the Folly of the Starbucks Oleato
For paid subscribers: One of Howard Schultz’ final acts as Starbucks CEO was inflicting upon us a line of olive oil-infused coffee drinks. He was so confident the Oleato would change the world. It didn’t.
How Union Contracts Protect and Empower Coffee Workers
As well as improved pay and benefits, a ratified union contract offers coffee workers power in an often-exploitative industry.
On Becoming a Coffee Luddite
For paid subscribers: The coffee industry is embracing automation, and consumers increasingly demand convenience and speed. Me? I’m happy to wait for my coffee to be made by a human.
More Coffee = Better Sleep? That Can’t Be Right
It's the Coffee News Roundup: Week Ending March 13th
In Colombia, SANA is Providing Much-Needed Mental Health Support for Women Coffee Farmers
Lucia Bawot’s initiative has helped more than 100 women coffee farmers in Colombia access mental health support. The programme’s success offers a blueprint for the wider coffee industry.
Who Mourns the Corporate Cafe Closures?
Even Starbucks and Peet’s stores have regulars who are sad when they close.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Coffee Ties
The release of millions of Jeffrey Epstein's emails uncovered volumes of sordid information. They also revealed more banal details—like his coffee habits.