NoFi Slow Bar Takes Its Time in San Antonio
A new place for people to gather over coffee in San Antonio, Texas, called NoFi Slow Bar promises an unwavering fidelity to coffee in its simplest forms. There are no…
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Brewing Good Health: Exploring Coffee’s Health Benefits for National Wellness Month
It’s National Wellness Month, a time for celebrating and sharing all of the ways we keep ourselves happy and healthy. “Wellness,” of course, can mean many different things. The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. Some may picture green juice and […]
An Interview With Felton Jones, Roastmaster for PJ’s Coffee
As part of NCA Next Gen’s ongoing interview series, Everett Brown, Managing Director at Westfeldt Brothers, Inc., recently had the opportunity to sit down with Felton Jones, Roastmaster and Coffee Buyer for PJ’s Coffee. In this conversation, Everett and Felton discuss Felton’s industry experience and what the coffee industry can do to provide more opportunities […]
Celebrating Coffee During America’s Birth Month
This year, America celebrated its 247th birthday, but did you know that coffee has been one of America’s favorite beverages for even longer? In fact, there is evidence that coffee came to the colonies as early as the days when Captain John Smith and others helped to found Jamestown. In 1670, Dorothy Jones became the […]
Cold brew is red hot — let’s make sure it stays that way
The National Coffee Association is here to help your coffee business navigate cold brew’s evolving regulatory landscape. Cold brew may not be new, but it’s never been hotter. Demand for the format is off the charts, with 17% of coffee drinkers having had a cup of cold brew in the past week, according to the […]
The reason is the season: Coffee’s seasonal taste and temperature trends
It’s one of the most wonderful times of the year! That’s right, spring has sprung and the latest edition of the National Coffee Data Trends (NCDT) report is here. Commissioned by the National Coffee Association (NCA) since 1950, the NCDT report is the longest-running study of American consumers’ coffee drinking patterns. Polling is conducted twice […]
Celebrate National Nutrition Month With a Cup of Coffee
Coffee is an everyday staple for many Americans – in fact, more Americans (66% of adults) drink coffee each day than any other beverage. NCA conducts the longest-running study of consumer coffee habits in the United States, and our most recent data show that not only is coffee maintaining its popularity overall, but it’s also […]
Hearts ♥️ Coffee
It’s well-understood that coffee is good for the soul – a welcome companion to add some get-up-and-go to any morning (or afternoon!) Less known, however, might be coffee’s unique impacts beyond that burst of joy and energy. In fact, coffee is associated with a reduced risk of multiple cancers and chronic diseases, including liver and […]
Next Gen Interview with Bambi Semroc of Conservation International
NCA Next Gen recently had the chance to chat with Bambi Semroc, VP of Sustainable Markets and Strategy at Conservation International. The following Q&A has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. Bambi Semroc Next Gen: How did you first become interested in conservation and sustainability work? Did your Peace Corps work in Togo help […]
Flavor as the common thread for coffee quality along the value chain
Coffee cupping prep ©2019 Decisive Moment, NCA Convention The role of cupping in specialty coffee By Mario R. Fernández-Alduenda, The Coffee Quality InstituteExcerpted from The Sustainable Cultivation of CoffeeDiscount available for NCA members The popularity of coffee is still growing, but the definition of what makes a ‘good’ cup of coffee is complex. It might […]