Your latte could get even more expensive, thanks to a drought in Vietnam that's strangling coffee bean production

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Vietnamese worker sorts coffee beans in central highlands
Vietnam produces more than a third of the world's robusta coffee – but drought threatens production and prices.

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How Nespresso and Keurig spend millions trying to solve coffee-pod waste

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Each year, coffee companies like Keurig and Nespresso produce almost 50 billion single-serve coffee pods, which are notoriously difficult to recycle. Keurig even says so on its labels.

This robot barista can make you a coffee in minutes, but it wants to be tipped for it

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The robot barista at MUJI
Jarvis, the robot barista, can be found in four Muji stores in North America.

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I moved to Puerto Rico from New Jersey with my partner. Rent is cheaper, the weather is warmer, and we plan to stay.

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Jarrell Chalmers, left, and Jose Diaz.

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Lactose intolerant customers hit Starbucks with $5 mil lawsuit, calling dairy-free upcharges 'discrimination'

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A paper cup seen at Starbucks location.
Starbucks has been sued over "illegal price discrimination."

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Starbucks launched a pork-flavored coffee in China. It costs $10 and is dividing people.

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People walk by a Starbucks Coffee at Ciqikou ancient town on February 14, 2022 in Chongqing, China.
People walk by a Starbucks Coffee at Ciqikou ancient town in Chongqing, China.

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A junior-high principal was fired after he was caught pouring more coffee than he paid for

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An iced coffee at a self-service machine
An iced coffee at a self-service machine.

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Starbucks customers are placing bigger orders than they ever have before

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A Starbucks barista.

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Starbucks is doubling down on its olive oil-infused coffee despite a barrage of bad reviews and online hate

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Oleato
Starbucks is rolling out its olive-oil infused drink line, Oleato, in certain US markets starting March 23.

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Starbucks workers say they're worried about the new reusable cup program

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A Starbucks barista handing off a reusable cup drink
Starbucks customers can now use their own cups for mobile and drive-thru orders.

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