World Nov 16 Italy’s oldest barista, who has served coffee since WWII, turns 101 By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin
Politics Nov 14 Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It's part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. By Associated Press
Arts Apr 10 Watch 5:07 Mechanics at Madhouse Motors create masterpieces in motion Can motorcycles be considered works of art? They are at a place called Madhouse Motors. Jared Bowen of GBH Boston went to see how the mechanics there are creating masterpieces in motion for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. By Anne Azzi Davenport and Jared Bowen, GBH
Arts Mar 15 Watch 6:09 ‘Monk of Mokha’ tells the story of your culture-crossing, life-changing cup of coffee Do you know where your coffee comes from? Dave Eggers' latest book is "The Monk of Mokha," the story of Mohktar Alkhanshali's journey to his family's war-torn homeland of Yemen, and the steps he took along the way to becoming… By PBS News Hour
Science Sep 28 This lab uses coffee grounds to extract lead and other toxins from water Though still in its prototype phase, this coffee-infused foam might clear the worst levels of lead contamination found in places like Flint, Michigan within a few hours. By Nsikan Akpan
Jun 15 WHO says ‘no conclusive evidence’ that coffee causes cancer By Andrew Small The agency also says that drinking “very hot” beverages, including coffee, mate and teas heated to as much as 160 degree Fahrenheit, was “probably carcinogenic” because of the harm it poses the throat. Continue reading
Jan 21 How your neighborhood coffee shop is brewing geniuses By Paul Solman Genius, says author Eric Weiner, is not just born, it's created and cultivated, often in cities. And in 1900 Vienna, the coffee shop was imperative to cultivating the creativity necessary for genius. Continue reading
Nov 10 Starbucks touts Christmas coffee after flap over red cups By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Starbucks is pushing back against suggestions stoked by Republican presidential contender Donald Trump that this year's minimalist design for its holiday cups is a slap at Christmas. Continue reading
Jul 22 This café wants you to take a midday kitten break By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Crumbs & Whiskers has everything you would expect of a typical café -- drinks, a selection of baked goods, and plenty of places to chill or work. They also have resident cats. Continue reading
Oct 07 Scientists say DNA determines coffee consumption By Anna Christiansen Is Java in the genes? New research from The Coffee and Caffeine Genetics Consortium has brought us closer than ever in the quest to understand why coffee affects people differently. Continue reading