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This Week’s Headlines
The Caffè By Mr. Espresso Announces 2026 Fall Drink Lineup & Culinary Pop-Ups
The Caffè by Mr. Espresso has announced its new seasonal drink lineup and a series of culinary pop-up events. The updates bring fresh menu options to customers looking for autumn-themed choices.
Source: Sprudge
Build-Outs Of Coffee: Function Coffee Co In Northlake, TX
A new feature highlights Function Coffee Co located in Northlake, Texas. The piece offers a look inside the shop as part of the ongoing cafe design series.
Source: Sprudge
Scientists Have Created A Coffee Filter That Removes Half The Caffeine
Scientists have developed a new graphene oxide filter capable of removing half of the caffeine from coffee. The filter successfully reduces caffeine content while allowing other key compounds to pass through.
Source: Sprudge
Weekly Coffee News: ‘Roasted at Origin’ Program + 53 Coffee Workers Rescued
Recent industry news covers a roasted at origin program introduced by Go Get Em Tiger alongside the rescue of 53 coffee workers. The weekly roundup also highlights job listings and industry updates.
Source: Daily Coffee News
Did We Get It Wrong on Robusta? Clarifying the ‘Resilience’ Narrative
A recent robusta sustainability study sparked fresh debate regarding the long-term resilience of the species and the media’s framing of it. Advocates for species diversity argue that the broader conversation around robusta has missed the mark.
Source: Fresh Cup
The Bottom Line
From new seasonal menus and cafe build-outs to innovative graphene oxide filters and crucial labour updates, this week showcased the wide spectrum of industry change. As debates over robusta resilience and origin-roasted programs continue to evolve, we will keep tracking how these developments shape our daily brew.
Sources
- The Caffè By Mr. Espresso Announces 2026 Fall Drink Lineup & Culinary Pop-Ups
- Build-Outs Of Coffee: Function Coffee Co In Northlake, TX
- Scientists Have Created A Coffee Filter That Removes Half The Caffeine
- Weekly Coffee News: ‘Roasted at Origin’ Program + 53 Coffee Workers Rescued
- Did We Get It Wrong on Robusta? Clarifying the ‘Resilience’ Narrative
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