In Kent, a local coffee roaster is making waves with a smart investment in safety. Bent Tree Coffee Roasters has just installed a new overhead crane system. This isn't just about lifting heavy bags of coffee beans. It's about keeping workers safe and making the business run smoother. The crane is a big deal. It can handle 150-pound bags of coffee beans with ease. Be...

Climate change is making life tough for coffee farmers. Temperatures are rising, and weird weather patterns like La Niña are bringing frosts and droughts that mess with crop growth. This isn’t just bad news for farmers; it also affects what we drink. Starbucks is stepping up to protect its coffee supply by buying more farms in Costa Rica and Guatemala. By doing this,...