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Ashley Rodriguez
Verified
Managing Editor, Fresh Cup Magazine
Madison
Beats
TV , Music, Basketball , Movies, Pop culture, Human Interest Stories
lifestyle, cooking, blogging, woodworking
Content
By Ashley Rodriguez Verified| Fresh Cup Magazine Verified Kay Cheon vividly remembers an interaction he had right after winning the 2025 United States Barista Championship, held in March at the Black & White Coffee roasting space in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Someone had come up to me who was part of another competitor’s team,” says Cheon. “They put their hand on my shoulder and said, ‘Hey, obviously I wanted my competitor to win.
By Ashley Rodriguez Verified| Fresh Cup Magazine Verified If you want to know where to drink coffee in Los Angeles, there’s no one better to ask than Jaymie Lao. Lao has worked in the LA coffee industry since 2008, including at some of the city’s most influential shops. She was the retail educator for Intelligentsia Coffee’s Venice store, lauded at the time of its 2009 opening for its unique modular setup, which allowed baristas to engage directly with patrons.
Cxffeeblack and COMOCO Cotton Partner on T-Shirt Made Through World’s First Black-Owned Cotton Supply Chain
By Ashley Rodriguez Verified| Fresh Cup Magazine Verified On Tuesday, Memphis-based coffee and lifestyle brand Cxffeeblack announced that it will partner with COMOCO Cotton to release an exclusive T-shirt highlighting “Black ownership, cultural restoration, and sustainable innovation.”The project brings together two companies that work with Black producers throughout the supply chain. Their shared goal is creating economic equity in communities from which value has historically been stolen and commodified.
Company Info
Fresh Cup Magazine
Fresh Cup Magazine is a media company dedicated to the specialty coffee and tea industries. Founded in 1992 and based in Austin, Texas, it serves as a valuable resource for industry professionals by providing insights into global trends, production challenges, and innovations. With over 30 years of experience, Fresh Cup delivers both print and digital content aimed at educating and inspiring stakeholders such as baristas, roasters, tea buyers, and agronomists. The company publishes articles, reports, and newsletters, including the *Coffee News Club*, which cover industry developments and expert analyses. Fresh Cup also engages with its community through a newsletter that keeps over 7,000 subscribers informed about industry updates and resources. By focusing on high-quality, niche content, Fresh Cup Magazine plays a vital role in supporting professionals across the coffee and tea supply chains.
Austin, Texas, United States
'+1 503-236-2587
Founded: 1992