Weekly Coffee News: Cup of Excellence Milestone + A Matcha Shortage?

> Columns | Daily Coffee News Staff | July 11, 2025

Welcome to DCN’s Weekly Coffee News! Subscribe here for all the latest coffee industry news. Also, check out the latest career opportunities at CoffeeIndustryJobs.com.   Honduras CoE-Winning Coffees Stay Home In a landmark…

 

Major New Barista Event Level Up to Debut in Minneapolis This Fall

> Industry | Daily Coffee News Staff | July 11, 2025

A new non-competitive event for baristas called Level Up is coming to Minneapolis this fall, and it happens to feature a sparkling roster of some of the coffee industry’s most…

 

Trump’s 50% Tariff on Brazilian Goods Could Make US Coffee Prices Soar

> Origin | Nick Brown | July 10, 2025

  United States President Donald Trump yesterday announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, up from the 10% tariff initially introduced in April.  Beyond the sordid political context…

 

Coffee and Service Come First as La Prima Espresso Grows in Pittsburgh

> Retail | Howard Bryman | July 10, 2025

Longstanding Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based coffee company La Prima Espresso just opened its fifth cafe, returning to a neighborhood it last served more than 20 years ago. The new cafe in Pittsburgh’s…