Amber Gibson

1 month ago | freshcup.com | Amber Gibson

The majority of coffee is traded on the commodity market, known as the C Market. Think of it like a stock market: Every day, the price of coffee on the C Market goes up and down. Buyers and sellers use the C Market to determine futures contracts—in other words, they agree on an advance price for coffee that is received later. Sound confusing?

1 month ago | freshcup.com | Amber Gibson

Last month, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs on nearly all imported goods to the United States. Many publications (including this one) have talked about how tariffs could harm the coffee industry in the U.S., but what about tea? Tariff threats have hit many industries hard, but they also pose a hazard to the global tea market, potentially redefining international trade dynamics and consumer access worldwide.

1 month ago | chicagotribune.com | Amber Gibson

Charlotte, North Carolina, a prominent banking city, has emerged as a major tech hub in recent years, and while that has certainly helped contribute to the spectacular skyline, it’s also had a widespread effect on the cultural attractions and culinary offerings. “My favorite thing about Charlotte is my ability to be who I am,” said Greg Collier, one of Charlotte’s most beloved chefs and restaurateurs. “I’ve never felt like I needed to fit in.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Amber Gibson

Waldorf Astoria OsakaThe hotel is in the buzzy Umekita neighbor, near Osaka Station and the new 11-acre Umekita Park. Entry-level rooms feel lavish, with walk-in closets, deep soaking tubs, and glass-enclosed rain showers. André Fu designed the Art Deco-inspired hotel, which uses Japanese technique and materials for an elegant aesthetic. On-site restaurant Tsukimi elevates teppanyaki to an art form unlike anything you can find in the United States.

2 months ago | travelagewest.com | Amber Gibson

A lone melancholy donkey reminiscent of Eeyore greets me outside the South Caicos Airport. He's one of hundreds of feral donkeys roaming the island, remnants of the commercial salt industry, which ceased in the 1970s. Sparkling pink salt flats still stretch across the island, but today South Caicos is known for its dive sites and bonefishing, emerging as a tranquil travel destination.