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Fionn Pooler

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Scotland
As seen in: Substack, Lonely Planet, Scotsman Food and Drink, Sierra Magazine, Sprudge, Daily Coffee News, Fresh Cup Magazine, STiR, The Pour Over Coffee
Covers:  Climate change, labour issues, and politics through the lens of coffee

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Fionn Pooler’s Biography

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I write The Pourover, a newsletter about coffee—its culture, politics, and how it connects to the wider world.

I have written for various coffee publications including Fresh Cup Magazine, Sprudge, STiR Coffee & Tea, and Daily Coffee News. I write the weekly Coffee News Roundup for Fresh Cup Magazine.

Based in the Highlands of Scotland

Fionn Pooler’s Journalist Portfolio

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The Big Business Reality of Specialty Coffee

The Big Business Reality of Specialty Coffee

The coffee industry has come a long way since the days of Folgers and Maxwell House. Specialty coffee is now …

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Clooney's Coffeewashing

Clooney's Coffeewashing

Nespresso leans heavily on its sophisticated spokesperson, but George Clooney's multi-million-dollar role doe…

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Coffee, Sustainability, and Shifting Perceptions

Coffee, Sustainability, and Shifting Perceptions

As the climate crisis comes for coffee, new ideas are needed. But some solutions are already out there-we jus…

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'Capitalism on Steroids': Private Equity and the Future of Specialty Coffee

'Capitalism on Steroids': Private Equity and the Future of Specialty Coffee

It's hard to shake the feeling that all the money that has flowed into specialty coffee over the past decade …

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Let's Hear it for the (Coffee) Critters

Let's Hear it for the (Coffee) Critters

While often seen as the enemy, many insects and animals actively create healthy ecosystems where coffee can t…

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Coffee At Sea

Coffee At Sea

The war in Gaza has spilled over into the Red Sea. The coffee industry's concern is with shipping delays.

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Articles

The Hot New Coffee Drink Is Extremely Cold

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By Fionn Pooler
| The Pour Over Coffee
Hello, and welcome to the Roundup. Every week, I read all the coffee news and write about the best bits for Fresh Cup Magazine. Then, I summarise those bits for you in this newsletter. In 2025, Trump's tariffs upended the coffee industry—for no good reason—and we are still living with the consequences. More than a year since the tariffs were first introduced, and six months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional, coffee importers are beginning to receive refunds.
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Coffee News Club: Week of July 20

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By Fionn Pooler
| Fresh Cup Magazine Verified
Cool down with a -121°F cryogenic latte. Plus, why Royal Coffee is temporarily lowering prices at its cafe, and the Brazilian harvest may be down 15-20% because of weather fluctuations. ‘Some Green Coffee Importers Are Now Issuing Tariff Refunds’ – via Sprudge In February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Trump’s tariffs unconstitutional.
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‘Mould-Free’ Coffee and the Consequences of Negative Wellness Marketing

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By Fionn Pooler
| The Pour Over Coffee
If you'd like to support independent coverage of the coffee industry and help me write more series like this one, please consider becoming a paid subscriber: This is Part Two in a series on the intersection of wellness and coffee. Part One focused on the common claims around coffee and contamination, particularly mycotoxins. You can read it here. Black coffee is officially healthy, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing freelance coffee articles for Daily Coffee News and Sprudge.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google suite (Drive, Docs, etc); Otter for transcriptions; Outpost and Ghost for my newsletter