Some would say it’s about time. That old drip coffee maker could use some new tweaks, not to mention a facelift. In fact, the design of an automatic drip coffee machine hasn’t changed much in a decade. A glass carafe, digital timer for automatic turn on, and lots of plastic has traditionally been the recipe for an inexpensive yet functional coffee machine.

Waterbury-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. on Monday said it has received antitrust approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for its proposed acquisition of single-cup brewing systems maker Keurig Inc.

He didn't win or place, but Matthew Riddle showed the international coffee-drinking community a thing or two last weekend.

Hundreds of rabidly pro-joe Baristas and coffee people are set to descend on the Bay Area for the second annual Western Barista Guild Jam Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th. The largest gathering of professional Baristas in the west is converging for a weekend of intense training, advanced techniques, community building and camaraderie. Barefoot Coffee Roasters is hosting the event at the Professional Culinary Institute in Campbell, CA. The Western Barista Guild Jam is open to any professional barista or industry professional. Baristas are coming from all over California, Hawaii, Arizona and Nevada.

JavaVoo, LLC has developed and patented the industry’s first disposable Ready-To-Pressure-Brew cup of Espresso or other hot beverages using any standard microwave oven. Our product the Micro-Brew Personal Barista is a disposable coffee unit that can pressure brew a fresh cup of 6-8 fl oz Espresso or Latte in the microwave oven in 2 minutes.