Kenya’s coffee industry launches a national coffee flavour atlas, uniting producers, cooperatives, researchers, and sensory professionals to map regional coffee profiles. The initiative aims to standardize and promote Kenya’s diverse coffee varieties through collaborative sensory analysis and data collection. This project highlights the growing emphasis on traceability and quality differentiation in specialty coffee markets.
The Coffee, a Brazilian coffee brand blending Japanese-inspired design and technology, opens its first U.S. café in Miami’s Wynwood district in December 2025. The venue combines specialty coffee brewing with modern aesthetics, targeting coffee enthusiasts and design-conscious consumers. The launch marks the brand’s expansion into the American market after establishing a reputation in Brazil.
Anthony Douglas, the 2022 World Barista Champion, and designer Sooyeon Shin are launching the first Australian physical location of *The Coffee ザ・コーヒー*. The venue marks their expansion into brick-and-mortar retail after establishing the brand through online sales and pop-ups. Douglas and Shin aim to blend specialty coffee craftsmanship with innovative design in the new space.
The Coffee, a Brazilian coffee chain with nearly 300 stores globally, announces plans to open its first locations in Toronto. The expansion marks the brand’s entry into Canada, targeting urban markets with its established international model.
