Fionn Pooler
@thepourover.coffee
Writer of The Pourover, a newsletter about coffee and how it connects to the wider world. Subscribe! 👉🏻 thepourover.coffee
Posting about coffee, mainly, but also movies, Arsenal, and other bits and bobs. It's pronounced Fin (he/him) 📍🏴
Posting about coffee, mainly, but also movies, Arsenal, and other bits and bobs. It's pronounced Fin (he/him) 📍🏴
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Panama’s Specialty Coffee Association Moves To Brand and Trademark ‘Panama Geisha’ as Auction Prices Soar
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is...
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This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is seeking to brand and trademark its most valuable asset. #CoffeeSky
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The team at @prismreports.org is consistently running such amazing work from Gazan writers. This is a great read on art persisting through horror.
Gaza still sings, draws, and dreams
Young creatives in Gaza are holding tight to the things that make them feel human amid the horrors of the genocide
prismreports.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The team at @prismreports.org is consistently running such amazing work from Gazan writers. This is a great read on art persisting through horror.
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"The agency also announced plans to relax a rule requiring companies to report all products containing PFAS and has proposed weakening drinking water standards for the chemicals."
The EPA is starting to allow the use of pesticides containing PFAS on food. The move is part of an effort to roll back the regulation of PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down easily in the environment.
November 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"The agency also announced plans to relax a rule requiring companies to report all products containing PFAS and has proposed weakening drinking water standards for the chemicals."
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Harassment isn't harassment if your target is trans.
Inciting violence isn't inciting violence if your target is trans.
Trans people are not protected by law in this country.
Inciting violence isn't inciting violence if your target is trans.
Trans people are not protected by law in this country.
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been found guilty of criminal damage to the phone of a trans activist but not guilty of harassment.
news.sky.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Harassment isn't harassment if your target is trans.
Inciting violence isn't inciting violence if your target is trans.
Trans people are not protected by law in this country.
Inciting violence isn't inciting violence if your target is trans.
Trans people are not protected by law in this country.
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The Chotiner
He destroyed his cage
Yes
YES
The Chotiner is out
He destroyed his cage
Yes
YES
The Chotiner is out
A new kind of rapid Chotining. Please appreciate the alt-text.
November 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The Chotiner
He destroyed his cage
Yes
YES
The Chotiner is out
He destroyed his cage
Yes
YES
The Chotiner is out
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This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
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This whole interview was basically just an excuse for them to talk about Arsenal lol
November 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This whole interview was basically just an excuse for them to talk about Arsenal lol
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He's like a splendid cautionary Greek myth; the wealthiest man ever but all he really wants is to be funny, and yet he's been cursed with an singularly abject wit dearth.
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
He's like a splendid cautionary Greek myth; the wealthiest man ever but all he really wants is to be funny, and yet he's been cursed with an singularly abject wit dearth.
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I drew North London
November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I drew North London
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'We're going to keep fares at their current completely unacceptably high prices'
Fuck off.
Fuck off.
November 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
'We're going to keep fares at their current completely unacceptably high prices'
Fuck off.
Fuck off.
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“What is fascism but colonialism in the heart of a traditionally colonialist country?” - Frantz Fanon
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
“What is fascism but colonialism in the heart of a traditionally colonialist country?” - Frantz Fanon
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This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is seeking to brand and trademark its most valuable asset. #CoffeeSky
Panama’s Specialty Coffee Association Moves To Brand and Trademark ‘Panama Geisha’ as Auction Prices Soar
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is...
www.thepourover.coffee
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is seeking to brand and trademark its most valuable asset. #CoffeeSky
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When our starting pay is this low and our scheduled hours don’t qualify us for benefits, the numbers just don’t add up. Starbucks has a higher CEO-to-worker pay gap than ANY business in the S&P 500. It would cost them less than a single day’s sales to finalize a fair contract!
November 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
When our starting pay is this low and our scheduled hours don’t qualify us for benefits, the numbers just don’t add up. Starbucks has a higher CEO-to-worker pay gap than ANY business in the S&P 500. It would cost them less than a single day’s sales to finalize a fair contract!
I seem to recall enjoying the first Old Guard, but the sequel was so boring and muddled that I could not get through the first 40 minutes.
Also bold of the filmmakers to assume I a) remember enough about the first film to not need a primer and b) give a single shit about any of the characters.
Also bold of the filmmakers to assume I a) remember enough about the first film to not need a primer and b) give a single shit about any of the characters.
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I seem to recall enjoying the first Old Guard, but the sequel was so boring and muddled that I could not get through the first 40 minutes.
Also bold of the filmmakers to assume I a) remember enough about the first film to not need a primer and b) give a single shit about any of the characters.
Also bold of the filmmakers to assume I a) remember enough about the first film to not need a primer and b) give a single shit about any of the characters.
The Specialty Coffee Association of Panama and its members have benefited from the popularity of the gesha variety, which has driven prices at the Best of Panama auction to new heights. This year's winning lot sold for $30,204 per kg. #CoffeeSky
Now, SCAP is branding the term "Panama Geisha".
Now, SCAP is branding the term "Panama Geisha".
Panama’s Specialty Coffee Association Moves To Brand and Trademark ‘Panama Geisha’ as Auction Prices Soar
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is...
www.thepourover.coffee
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Specialty Coffee Association of Panama and its members have benefited from the popularity of the gesha variety, which has driven prices at the Best of Panama auction to new heights. This year's winning lot sold for $30,204 per kg. #CoffeeSky
Now, SCAP is branding the term "Panama Geisha".
Now, SCAP is branding the term "Panama Geisha".
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it really is such a damning indictment of all the odious fools and apes trump has surrounded himself that 10 minutes with a normal positive dude like mamdani de-aged trump like 10 years
November 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
it really is such a damning indictment of all the odious fools and apes trump has surrounded himself that 10 minutes with a normal positive dude like mamdani de-aged trump like 10 years
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MAMDANI: And I just think that there are barriers, barricades, to helping Americans that we can break down
TRUMP: Uh huh
MAMDANI: And breaking down barriers? Reminds me of a certain Broadway show *smiling widely* where they worked together to break a barricade?
TRUMP: *sitting bolt upright* Phantom
TRUMP: Uh huh
MAMDANI: And breaking down barriers? Reminds me of a certain Broadway show *smiling widely* where they worked together to break a barricade?
TRUMP: *sitting bolt upright* Phantom
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
MAMDANI: And I just think that there are barriers, barricades, to helping Americans that we can break down
TRUMP: Uh huh
MAMDANI: And breaking down barriers? Reminds me of a certain Broadway show *smiling widely* where they worked together to break a barricade?
TRUMP: *sitting bolt upright* Phantom
TRUMP: Uh huh
MAMDANI: And breaking down barriers? Reminds me of a certain Broadway show *smiling widely* where they worked together to break a barricade?
TRUMP: *sitting bolt upright* Phantom
Lol, incredible stuff.
A reporter asks if Mamdani stands by calling Trump a fascist. Mamdani starts to give a delicate answer.
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
Trump (smiles, pats Mamdani's arm): "That's OK, you can just say yes. It's easier. I don't mind."
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Lol, incredible stuff.
Not the point, but the way Independent articles show up on Bluesky—the title just repeated three times—is very amusing to me for some reason.
Low doses of these popular drugs can reverse ageing, scientists say
Low doses of these popular drugs can reverse ageing, scientists say
Low doses of these popular drugs can reverse ageing, scientists say
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Not the point, but the way Independent articles show up on Bluesky—the title just repeated three times—is very amusing to me for some reason.
I don't really know if this counts as a scoop or not, but I haven't seen it published anywhere else and it seems like a pretty big deal to me.
It gives an advantage to a small group of rich farmers, who can now brand their coffee as "real" and "certified".
It gives an advantage to a small group of rich farmers, who can now brand their coffee as "real" and "certified".
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is seeking to brand and trademark its most valuable asset. #CoffeeSky
Panama’s Specialty Coffee Association Moves To Brand and Trademark ‘Panama Geisha’ as Auction Prices Soar
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is...
www.thepourover.coffee
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I don't really know if this counts as a scoop or not, but I haven't seen it published anywhere else and it seems like a pretty big deal to me.
It gives an advantage to a small group of rich farmers, who can now brand their coffee as "real" and "certified".
It gives an advantage to a small group of rich farmers, who can now brand their coffee as "real" and "certified".
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is seeking to brand and trademark its most valuable asset. #CoffeeSky
Panama’s Specialty Coffee Association Moves To Brand and Trademark ‘Panama Geisha’ as Auction Prices Soar
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is...
www.thepourover.coffee
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This year’s Best of Panama coffee auction was the most expensive ever, and was once again dominated by the gesha variety that put Panamanian coffee on the map. Now, the country’s coffee association is seeking to brand and trademark its most valuable asset. #CoffeeSky
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It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It’s widely known (and, I think, pretty uncontroversial) that learning requires effort — specifically, if you don’t have to work at getting the knowledge, it won’t stick.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Even if an LLM could be trusted to give you correct information 100% of the time, it would be an inferior method of learning it.
Jeez, no way.
Relying on ChatGPT to teach you about a topic leaves you with shallower knowledge than Googling and reading about it, according to new research that compared what more than 10,000 people knew after using one method or the other.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Jeez, no way.
Forget tariffs, this is the really important coffee news this week:
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
Look: Coffee-stealing parrot captured at South Korean cafe - UPI.com
Police were called to a cafe in the South Korean capital, Seoul, to apprehend a clever and colorful coffee connoisseur: a loose parrot.
www.upi.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Forget tariffs, this is the really important coffee news this week:
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
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