The Brew

Stories, insights, and culture from the world of specialty coffee

Careers & Industry

The State of Coffee Jobs in 2026: Opportunity Is Brewing

A $72 billion market, 475K baristas, and the AI revolution reshaping coffee careers. What job seekers and cafe owners need to know right now.

March 27, 2026 9 min read
Industry & Data

The $495 Billion Cup: Inside the Global Coffee Economy

Where the money flows, who grows the beans, and why your morning latte funds 125 million livelihoods across 70+ countries.

March 12, 2026 10 min read
Careers & Industry

Coffee Careers Decoded: Salaries, Growth & the Hoffmann Effect

Hard data on what coffee professionals actually earn - from baristas to Q-Graders. Plus how James Hoffmann proved specialty coffee is a legitimate career path, not a stepping stone.

March 12, 2026 12 min read
Culture & History

The Story of Coffee: From Ethiopian Goats to Your Morning Cup

How a curious goat herder's discovery in the Ethiopian highlands sparked a global obsession that shaped empires, fueled revolutions, and created the world's most beloved beverage.

March 12, 2026 8 min read