Trump Order Eliminates All Tariffs on Brazilian Coffee
President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday removing the remaining 40% tariff on Brazilian coffee, effectively restoring coffee-tariff policy to pre-“Liberation Day” norms. (Via Daily Coffee News)
Time Feature Explores Microplastics from Coffee Pods
A Time feature by Matt Fuchs examines potential long-term health risks from microplastics in the context of single-serve coffee pods, brewing machines and vessels containing water and milk. (Via Daily Coffee News)
Consumer Reports Tests Caffeine and Contaminant Levels of Popular Coffees
A new Consumer Reports investigation measured caffeine and common contaminants in ground coffees bought online, in U.S. supermarkets and at chains including Dunkin’, Peet’s, Starbucks and McDonald’s. While levels of heavy metals, acrylamide and other compounds were below thresholds considered unsafe, the tests found that several large brews can easily push drinkers over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recommended 400-milligram daily caffeine limit. (Via Daily Coffee News)
Black Rifle Coffee Facing Class Action Over USA-Forward Branding
Black Rifle Coffee Company is facing a federal class action alleging that its “America’s Coffee” branding and flag-heavy packaging misleads shoppers into thinking they are buying coffee produced entirely in the United States. (Via Daily Coffee News)