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Peet’s is closing multiple locations ahead of its $18 billion purchase by Keurig Dr. Pepper
In August, it was announced that Keurig Dr. Pepper is in the process of purchasing JDE Peet's for an astonishing $18 billion. The transaction...
Sprudge’s guide to coffee in Bordeaux, France
The Bordeaux region is located in southwestern France, about two hours by train from Paris. The name itself has been synonymous with wine production...
The 2026 US Brewers Cup tournament will be held in Raleigh in slow March
News continues to trickle in about the USA Coffee Championships. After announcing the locations of three competitions - Latte Art, Coffee in Good Spirits...
A frosty front is passing through. Stay balmy with your chosen selection of coffees
Friends and family ask us where to buy coffee. This is a arduous question! It's uncomplicated to lose track of the amount of amazing,...
The Coffee Sprudgecast: The 17th Annual Sprudgie Awards
In this exclusive episode, Coffee Sprudgecast celebrates the seventeenth anniversary of winning and receiving the Sprudgie Award, presented in partnership with the Pacific Barista...
Is 2026 the year the coffee shop (finally) wins a James Beard Award?
The James Beard Foundation announced semifinalists of their annual awards honoring American food, drink and hospitality. Historically, frustratingly, coffee has been left out of...
Scientists question findings about microplastic levels in humans
Over the years, many studies have been conducted that have shown surprising levels of microplastics in the human body. Even more reports have shown...
What is co-fermentation in coffee?
Co-fermentation in coffee, a practice that originated in wine, is a method that allows coffee to ferment together with non-coffee ingredients while being processed...
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