The Sprudge Report - A Global Leaf Rust Study
And even more Build-Outs of Coffee.
World’s largest leaf rust study
Coffee leaf rust has been destroying crops for over a century. Originally discovered in the 1800s, when left unchecked, leaf rust can decimate 75% of an entire crop and has now made its way to every coffee growing region on earth. In a new study, World Coffee Research teamed up with a global cohort of producers to better understand how roya affects crops in different environments and how to stop it.
Coffee may help prevent heart attacks
More good news for coffee vis a vis heart health. A recent study found that ferulic acid, a compound that occurs naturally in coffee, can keep calcium buildups from occurring, which are responsible for artery contractions that can lead to heart attacks.
Coffee in Lyon
Lyon, France is one of the great gastronomic cities in the world, and so it makes sense that it would also have great coffee. The scene is young and vibrant and befitting of such a destination. This week, we tour some of the exciting cafes in Lyon to add to your food and drink experience next time you are in southeast France.
Is this the end of the espresso martini?
The espresso martini had a moment, but mercifully, that moment may be coming to an end. One could argue that it all started with Timothée Chalamet sitting at a New York City bar enjoying the beverage with Larry David of all people. But with his latest revelation, perhaps the end is near for the espresso martini. In a recent interview, Chalamet states that his favorite cocktail is in fact a rum and coke and not the gross espresso and vodka monstrosity. Which is, objectively speaking, a far superior drink.
Anodyne votes unanimously to unionize, FairWave challenges
Earlier this month, workers at Anodyne in Milwaukee voted 37–0 in favor of forming a union. Now, FairWave Specialty Coffee Collective, the private-equity back conglomerate that own the brand, is challenging the results. A hearing with the National Labor Relations Board is scheduled for next to determine if the challenge has merit.
Press releases
From the press desk this week, we learned about Linear, a new canned cold brew line from Blueprint Coffee in St. Louis. The ready-to-drink beverage comes in four flavors: Cold Brew, Oat Latte, Chai Soda, and Reviver. Meanwhile, Klatch Coffee has just announced their summer coffee lineup, featuring the return of an old favorite plus something brand new. And Italian grinder manufacturer Ceado announced a host of activities to take place at their World of Coffee Geneva booth next week.
This week in Builds
We have two exciting new Build-Outs of Coffee this week. First up was Thesis Coffee Co in Minneapolis. Scheduled to open next month, Thesis continues the high-quality coffee tradition in one of the unheralded best scenes in the country. Meanwhile in Miami, Péché Mignon is combining a champagne bar with a coffee shop and patisserie for an all-day experience.
The First Coffee Buildcast
The 2025 Build-Outs Of Coffee are in full swing, and our intrepid hosts Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen are taking a look back at some of the exciting new cafes to already be featured. Like with the Build-Outs themselves, the Coffee Buildcast has become a beloved tradition this time of year, and this is sure to be the first of many installments all summer long.
Roaster’s Village
We’re highlighting outstanding coffees from some of our favorite roasting partners each week here in the newsletter. This week’s selection of tasty coffees are…
La Barba Coffee – Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Washed Pink Bourbon
Madcap Coffee – Summer Solstice
Heartwood Coffee – Colombia Finca Palma Rosa
Dune Coffee – Pacific Pride Foundation Blend
Equator Coffees – Honduras Finca Las Vegas Natural
Klatch Coffee – Ready-To-Go Espresso
Mr. Espresso – Brazil Córrego Da Boa Vista
Verve Coffee Roasters – Morning Brew Blend
Onyx Coffee Lab – Ethiopia Gore Dako
Passenger – Colombia Jose Ever Muñoz
Olympia Coffee – Burundi Gitwe Natural Micro Lot 4
Portland Coffee Roasters – Endless Summer
Partners Coffee – Block Party
Sightglass Coffee – Summer Solstice
PERC – Colombia Linarco Rodriguez Pink Bourbon
Stumptown Coffee Roasters – Colombia El Jordan
Night Swim Coffee – Kenya Kirimahiga AA
Joe Coffee – Lincoln Center
New job listings from Sprudge Jobs
Portland Coffee Roasters - Production Manager - Portland, OR
La Marzocco - Quality Assurance Associate - Fort Wayne, IN
Stumptown Coffee Roasters - Production Development Specialist Of Cold Brew - Portland, OR
New cafes on Sprudge Maps
Here are new cafes discoverable on our global cafe portal Sprudge Maps. Register your cafe for free—thanks to the support of La Marzocco and Pacific Barista Series.
ChadLou’s Coffee Roasters - Kailua, HI
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