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Barista Hustle Faces Backlash, Loses Distribution Over Public Scandal

Barista Hustle Faces Backlash, Loses Distribution Over Public Scandal

In frankly wild news, over the past week the international specialty coffee industry has been roiled by controversy involving the prominent Australian coffee education, equipment, and consulting brand Barista Hustle. The company’s CEO and founder, Matt Perger, has admitted to repeatedly using a racial slur in front of a Black employee in 2018.

This is story has played out largely in public,…

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Royal Coffee to Host ‘Race and Specialty Coffee’ Webinar

Royal Coffee to Host ‘Race and Specialty Coffee’ Webinar

Oakland-based green coffee importer Royal Coffee is hosting a webinar next week led by coffee luminaries Candice Madison and Phyllis Johnson titled “Race and Specialty Coffee.” According to the event… Go to Source

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A Apostolidis et al, 2020. Caffeine supplementation is ergogenic in soccer players independent of cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular fitness, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Volume 17 (1).

A Apostolidis et al, 2020. Caffeine supplementation is ergogenic in soccer players independent of cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular fitness, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Volume 17 (1).

ABSTRACT

Background:  Equivocal findings examining the influence of caffeine on performance and biological responses to exercise may be due to inter-individual variability in cardiorespiratory or neuromuscular fitness. This study examined whether the effects of caffeine ingestion on exercise performance and biological responses to prolonged intermittent exercise to exhaustion depend on…

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Small Businesses See Major New Changes Affecting PPP Loans

Small Businesses See Major New Changes Affecting PPP Loans

The United States Small Business Administration has issued a flurry of new rules related to the rapidly changing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), designed to keep small businesses solvent and employees… Go to Source

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Donate To Relief Efforts For Rwandan Communities Ravaged By Floods & Landslides

Donate To Relief Efforts For Rwandan Communities Ravaged By Floods & Landslides

On Wednesday, May 6th, heavy rains swept across Rwanda, causing flooding and landslides that have killed at least 65 people and caused untold amounts of property damage. One area that was hit particularly hard was the Nyabihu District in the northern part of the country, home of the Shyira and Vunga washing stations as well as the more than 200 families who work on them. The Nyabihu District…

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Winners from a Historic Nicaragua Cup of Excellence Head to July Auction

Winners from a Historic Nicaragua Cup of Excellence Head to July Auction

After a one-year hiatus, the Cup of Excellence (CoE) coffee quality competition resumed in Nicaragua, with submissions from 249 coffee-producing participants resulting in a wealth of high-quality winners heading to… Go to Source

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Da Vinci’s Coffeehouse Owner Creates Latte Throwdown, the Board Game

Da Vinci’s Coffeehouse Owner Creates Latte Throwdown, the Board Game

From Aeropress competitions, manual brewing challenges or even cold-brew cocktail contests, friendly competition has always been part of the fabric of the barista community. While such jovial coffee-related scrimmages have… Go to Source

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Crisis tras crisis: COVID-19 amenaza la resiliencia de muchos productores de café

Crisis tras crisis: COVID-19 amenaza la resiliencia de muchos productores de café

En los últimos 18 meses, hemos estado trabajando con una pequeña red de productoras y colaboradores de cafés especiales en Guatemala y El Salvador. A raíz de la reciente crisis… Go to Source

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M C Cornelis et al, 2020. Caffeinated coffee and tea consumption, genetic variation and cognitive function in the UK Biobank, Journal of Nutrition, published online.

M C Cornelis et al, 2020. Caffeinated coffee and tea consumption, genetic variation and cognitive function in the UK Biobank, Journal of Nutrition, published online.

ABSTRACT

Background:  Coffee and tea are the major contributors of caffeine in the diet. Evidence points to the premise that caffeine may benefit cognition.

Objective: We examined the associations of habitual regular coffee or tea and caffeine intake with cognitive function whilst additionally accounting for genetic variation in caffeine metabolism.

Methods:  We included white participants aged…

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I C Madendag et al, 2020. Effect of coffee consumption on fetal renal artery blood flow and amniotic fluid volume in third trimester pregnancy, Pak J Med Sci, Volume 36 (4).

I C Madendag et al, 2020. Effect of coffee consumption on fetal renal artery blood flow and amniotic fluid volume in third trimester pregnancy, Pak J Med Sci, Volume 36 (4).

ABSTRACT

Objective:  Coffee is frequently (one or two cups/day) consumed throughout pregnancy. Although there are a few studies evaluating caffeine effects on pregnancy; however, a diuretic effect of caffeine on fetal kidneys has not been reported. Therefore, after drinking coffee whether changing of amniotic fluid index (AFI) and fetal renal artery blood flow (FRABF, RI, Resistive index; PI,…

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D Godavarthy et al, 2020. Can Coffee Combat Caries? An in vitro Study, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Volume 24 (1).

D Godavarthy et al, 2020. Can Coffee Combat Caries? An in vitro Study, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Volume 24 (1).

ABSTRACT

Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease caused by oral microflora, diet and oral environment. Oral microflora is crucial in initiation and progression of caries. An important strategy in the prevention of dental caries is to inhibit Streptococcus mutans, a caries causing bacteria. Use of natural products in the disease prevention has been increasing recently. One among such…

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The DCN Guide to Online Coffee Events: June 9-15

The DCN Guide to Online Coffee Events: June 9-15

Welcome to DCN’s weekly roundup of coffee events. Hosting an online event that’s free or nearly free to attend? Let us know here. Due to an overwhelming number of requests… Go to Source

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Support These Black-Owned Coffee Fundraisers [Updating]

Support These Black-Owned Coffee Fundraisers [Updating]

This is a pivotal moment in the American fight for civil rights. Last week, we published a list of Black-owned coffee companies folks can support along with organizations and causes both local and national that are worth championing right now.

This week we’re compiling a list of Black-owned coffee companies raising money for organizations, non-profits, and for projects both in and outside the…

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As Doors Reopen in Greenville (SC), Unlocked Coffee Appears

As Doors Reopen in Greenville (SC), Unlocked Coffee Appears

As cities nationwide continue to emerge from various forms of social and commercial lockdowns, Unlocked Coffee is a sight for the sore eyes of coffee seekers in Greenville, South Carolina…. Go to Source

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Florida’s Narrative Coffee Roasters Enters New Chapter with First Coffee Shop

Florida’s Narrative Coffee Roasters Enters New Chapter with First Coffee Shop

After managing to survive thus far through the great business slowdown precipitated by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s Narrative Coffee Roasters has entered a new chapter. Not to be confused… Go to Source

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Allegations And Apologies Rock La Marzocco

Allegations And Apologies Rock La Marzocco

In addition to a standard postscript disclosure, this feature requires additional disclosure. The following reporting involves an advertising client on Sprudge Media Network, La Marzocco. It also involves multiple Sprudge contributors: Jenn Chen, Michelle Johnson, and Alex Gable. Thank you for reading Sprudge.

A series of allegations, recriminations, comments, and counterclaims have rocked the…

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Cuento Coffee’s Quarantine Monster Opens Conversations About Mental Health

Cuento Coffee’s Quarantine Monster Opens Conversations About Mental Health

“It’s OK not to be OK.” That’s the message printed on the back of each new bag of Quarantine Monster coffee from the Kansas City-based small-batch roaster Cuento Coffee. While… Go to Source