Your weekly dose of what’s brewing in the coffee world.
This Week’s Headlines
New Study Suggests Coffee Consumption Offers Protection Against Liver Disease, Cancer, and Death
A recent study indicates that drinking coffee may provide protective benefits against liver disease and cancer. The findings also suggest a correlation between coffee consumption and reduced risk of death.
Source: Sprudge
Chinese Court Reinforces Ruling on Slayer Espresso Machine Imitations
A Chinese appellate court has expanded an earlier judgment concerning counterfeit Slayer Espresso machines. The ruling now includes findings of trademark infringement alongside the confirmation of unfair competition.
Source: Daily Coffee News
Weekly Coffee News Roundup: Hello Operator Tour and Uganda Auction Milestone
This week’s coffee news includes updates on the Hello Operator Tour and a significant milestone at a Uganda auction. Career opportunities are also highlighted on CoffeeIndustryJobs.com.
Source: Daily Coffee News
High-End Coffees, Including Gesha Espresso at $18, Find Demand in New York City
The conversation explored serving premium and rare coffees, the impact of winning the American AeroPress Championship, and the differences between the coffee scenes in Austin and New York City.
Source: Fresh Cup
The San Franciscan Roaster Company Begins New Era Under New Ownership
The established American coffee roaster manufacturer is entering a new phase of growth. Ownership and leadership have transitioned, marking the beginning of this next chapter.
Source: Sprudge
The Bottom Line
This week brings news of coffee’s potential health benefits and industry developments, from legal rulings on espresso machine knockoffs to the changing landscape of high-end coffee service. We also see established roaster manufacturers entering new phases of growth under new leadership. It seems the coffee world continues to evolve, both in what we understand about its effects and how it’s produced and sold.
Sources
- New Study Finds Drinking Coffee Protects Against Liver Disease, Cancer, And Death
- Chinese Court Expands Ruling on Slayer Espresso Knockoffs
- Weekly Coffee News: The Hello Operator Tour + Uganda Auction Milestone
- ‘We Sold a Gesha Espresso for $18, And People Were Ordering It’: Danny Toro on High-End Coffees in New York City
- The San Franciscan Roaster Company Enters New Chapter Under New Ownership And Leadership
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