Your weekly dose of what’s brewing in the coffee world.
This Week’s Headlines
Build-Outs Of Coffee: Variety Coffee Roasters In Brooklyn, NY
Variety Coffee Roasters is featured in the ongoing build-outs series, bringing attention to their location in Brooklyn, New York.
Source: Sprudge
Coffee’s Impact On Parkinson’s Disease May Depend On Your Genetics
Research indicates that how individual bodies process caffeine may play a major role in coffee’s impact on Parkinson’s disease.
Source: Sprudge
Pittsburgh’s La Prima Espresso Gets Second Wind in Expanded Roastery
Approaching its 38th anniversary, La Prima Espresso Company has expanded into a 6,000-square-foot roastery while introducing new retail packaging and seasonal coffee selections.
Source: Daily Coffee News
Coffee People Zine Back in Print, Plans Minneapolis Party
After a hiatus lasting over a year, Coffee People Zine is returning to print and celebrating with a launch party in Minneapolis.
Source: Daily Coffee News
Weekly Coffee News: Colombia Earthquake Support + Brewing for Equity
The latest industry roundup covers Reysol Coffee raising relief funds following an earthquake in Colombia, alongside career opportunities and community news.
Source: Daily Coffee News
The Bottom Line
From genetic health studies and new roastery spaces to community support and returning print publications, the coffee community continues to grow and adapt. Expect to see more regional updates and industry developments in the weeks ahead.
Sources
- Build-Outs Of Coffee: Variety Coffee Roasters In Brooklyn, NY
- Coffee’s Impact On Parkinson’s Disease May Depend On Your Genetics
- Pittsburgh’s La Prima Espresso Gets Second Wind in Expanded Roastery
- Coffee People Zine Back in Print, Plans Minneapolis Party
- Weekly Coffee News: Colombia Earthquake Support + Brewing for Equity
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