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This Week’s Headlines
Give It Some Wrist! Brewing With The Comandante Hand Grinders On The Coffee Sprudgecast
A new coffee podcast episode features discussions on Happy Coffee, Dona, Supremo Coffee, and Comandante hand grinders.
Source: Sprudge
Harry Styles Thinks Your Cappuccino Costs Too Much
A recent piece questions the cultural footprint of pop star Harry Styles in relation to the price of a cappuccino.
Source: Sprudge
Weekly Coffee News: Costa Rica Harvest Concerns + Restoring Iconic Coffee Sign
El Nino has prompted lower harvest estimates in Costa Rica, while DCN offers career updates alongside industry news.
Source: Daily Coffee News
Nepal’s Ilam Tea Is Ready To Tell Its Own Story
Smallholders in Nepal’s Ilam district are working to build an independent reputation without relying on Darjeeling’s name recognition.
Source: Fresh Cup
Bodum Recalls Nearly Six Million French Presses
A massive recall impacts Bodum French presses, including models produced as far back as 1974.
Source: Sprudge
The Bottom Line
From agricultural concerns like El Nino affecting harvests to major equipment recalls and shifting origins, the industry faces plenty of operational challenges this week. Watch how producers and gear manufacturers adapt to these ongoing shifts moving forward.
Sources
- Give It Some Wrist! Brewing With The Comandante Hand Grinders On The Coffee Sprudgecast
- Harry Styles Thinks Your Cappuccino Costs Too Much
- Weekly Coffee News: Costa Rica Harvest Concerns + Restoring Iconic Coffee Sign
- Nepal’s Ilam Tea Is Ready To Tell Its Own Story
- Bodum Recalls Nearly Six Million French Presses
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