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July 1992 (Premiere Issue)
· Summer Coffee Coolers: cold coffee drinks, the machines that make
   them and a few recipes

August 1992
· Of Peach, Anisette & Lime—Syrups: how they got into the
   specialty coffee industry and who's selling them
· Coffee Ices and Desserts

September 1992
· Hot Carts: the history, manufacturers and types of espresso carts
· Coffee Kids: the changing focus of quality

October/November 1992
· It's Showtime: a look at some coffee industry trade shows
· Coffee on the Go: the coffee kiosk concept

December 1992
· Holiday Coffee Parties: menus and recipes for coffee-themed parties
· Merry Christmas From Italy: interview with Piero Busolini

January/February 1993
· Espresso Machines Then and Now: their history and recent developments

March/April 1993 (Sold Out)

May 1993 (Sold Out)

June 1993
· Granitas and Granitore Ice: what they are and the machines
   that make them
· Business: a lease proposal
July 1993
· Good Cart, Bad Cart Redux: an enraged reader's response to
   Herbert Staples' May '93 story
· Anniversary Issue: the past and future of the specialty coffee industry

August 1993
· Business: marketing ideas for sodas, flavors and syrups
· Craig's Café & Repair Corner: preventative machine maintenance

September 1993 (Sold Out)

October 1993
· Chocolate—Food of the Gods: the history, types and manufacturers
   of coffee's best friend
· Decaf: what "natural" really means

November 1993 (Sold Out)

December 1993
· Industry Associations: what's out there and which ones to join

January 1994
· Espresso Carts In Time For Spring: what to know before opening one
· Water Filtration

February 1994
· More Than Just Machines: all the things you need to start your café
· Two Keys to Business Success

March 1994
· Baked Staples: a humorous look at baked goods and sweets
· Café 101: finding the best coffee franchise

April 1994
· Hot Beans: becoming a part of the micro-roasting phenomenon
· The Big Chill: winners of the first coffee cool competition

May 1994
· Hitting the Books: review of how-to coffee and cart manuals
· Site Selection Strategies: locating your specialty coffee store

June 1994
· Tea Time: brewing techniques, tips and recipes
· Techno-Jolt: stainless or copper espresso machine boilers

July 1994
· Get It Fresh & Hot: the growth and future of the specialty coffee industry
· Techno-Jolt: boiler sizes
· Café 101: tea as part of your coffee business

August 1994
· Coffee and Health: spilling the beans on the studies
· Latté Language
· Technological Wish List: the big potential

September 1994
· First 'Spressy Awards
· Special Marketing Section: an advertising primer, market positioning
   and creative marketing
· Techno-Jolt: pre-infusion systems

October 1994
· Coffee Horror Stories: scary tales from our readers
· Characters in Coffee: Brandy Brandenburger of Torani
· Creative Marketing: cause-related marketing

November 1994
· The Coffee Cup Conflict: paper, plastic or bring your own cup
· A Just Cuppa: coffee and social responsibility, Part I
· Characters in Coffee: Leonard Yohay of Yohay Baking Co.

December 1994
· Organic Coffee: quality with a conscience
   (Coffee and Social Responsibility, Part II)
· Marketing Chocolate
· Letters from Readers 'Round the World

January 1995
· From Code to Cart: educating your local health department
· Kona Coffee: certified Kona coffee controversy
· The Fix: changing your screens and gaskets

February 1995
· Push-button Baristas: super-automatic espresso machines
· Hotomatic espresso machines
· How to Buy an Espresso Machine
· Java Love: the café as meeting spot

March 1995
· Call Me Barista: it's not just a job, it's an attitude
· Wanted: Advertising agency: unlocking the mysteries of the
   client/agency relationship

April 1995
· Coffee, Tea and Strategic Planning
· Advertising Image: your look, feel and personality
· Serving Breakfast at Your Cart or Café

May 1995
· Espresso On Wheels: taking your specialty coffee business to
   special events
· High Chai: the latest specialty tea trend
· Summer Drink Recipe Contest Winners

June 1995
· Water: the essential element
· The ABCs of Tea: incorporating tea into your
   specialty coffee shop—Part I
· Using Incentives to Increase Business

July 1995
· Fresh Cup's Third Anniversary Issue
· Decaf Madness: the search for a better "sans caffeine" bean
· The ABCs of Tea: incorporating tea into your
   specialty coffee shop—Part II

August 1995
· Images of Guatemala—Part I
· Smart Drinks

September 1995
· Images of Guatemala—Part II

October 1995
· The Skinny on Flavored Beans
· Brewing effective teams

November 1995
· Coffee and Community
· The Infamous Starbuck's Editorial

December 1995
· Special Issue on Roasting

January 1996
· The Year of the Barista: training and inspiring employees
· Profile: Torani Barista Cup Competition Winner

February 1996
· Super-Automatic Espresso Machines and Espresso Pods
· Characters in Coffee: Dr. Ernesto Illy

March 1996
· Adding on Home Accessories
· Compiling Knockout Business Plans

April 1996 - Sold Out May 1996
· Hot Commodity: Understanding specialty coffee stocks and futures
· The Rainbow Tour: Our march across Europe begins in France

June 1996
· Espresso Enlightened: Successful retailers
· Sure-Fire Promotional Ideas
· The Rainbow Tour: Switzerland

July 1996
· Coffee Numerology: Charting and forecasting market share
· New Product Spotlight
· Characters in Coffee: Piero Bambi

August 1996
· Brewing Up a Storm
· Characters in Coffee: Joseph Carpiac
· The Rainbow Tour: Monte Carlo

September 1996
· Theme Supreme: Turning your passion into a coffeehouse motif
· Getting the Most Out of Trade Shows - Part I
· The Rainbow Tour: Brasilia and G. Rossi

October 1996
· Café Vice: Cigars and Coffee
· Getting the Most Out of Trade Shows - Part II
· The Rainbow Tour: La Cimbali in Milano

November 1996 - Sold Out

December 1996
· Frozen Assets: Planning your cold beverage program
· Where Coffee Reigns: Northwest coffee culture
January 1997
· Making Sense of Sustainability: A close look at shade-grown coffee
· Mobile Cart Update

February/March 1997
· Coffee & Chocolate
· Choosing Your POS System
· A Practical Path to Sustainability
· Coffee in St. Croix

April 1997 - Sold Out May 1997
· Net Working (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Internet)
· Special Delivery: Packaging a mail-order coffee club
· Grounds for Renewal: Recycling on a small scale

June 1997
· Juice Appeal: Coffee's new main squeeze
· Joining Forces: Finding the right trade association for you

July 1997
· 5th Anniversary Issue
· Sweetening the Deal: Ways to implement a profitable pastry program
· New Product Spotlight

August 1997
· Office Coffee: Are you keeping your java junkies on the job?
· Stopping Traffic: Tips on running a successful drive-thru
· The Rainbow Tour: Electra

September 1997
· A Choice Cup: Make your container as hot as your coffee
· Read All About It: How a newsletter keeps customers in the loop
· The Rainbow Tour: La San Marco

October 1997
· Navigating Appellation: Regional coffees
· Darjeeling: Traditions of the tea capital
· The Rainbow Tour: The Emonec Factory

November 1997
· In Good Spirits: Coffee and liqueur's one-two punch
· The Sweet and the Spiked: Liqueur drinks and dessert recipes
· The Rainbow Tour: Nuova Simonelli

December 1997
· Fighting Foodborne Illness—Part I: How to keep disease out of
   your business
· Lattes, Links and Libraries: Hot operational concepts to expand
   your customer base
· The Rainbow tour: Fresh Cup's final stop

January 1998
· Fighting Foodborne Illness—Part II: Education is your best defense
· Group Heads: Profiles of people who make the specialty coffee
   industry perk
· Marketing Tea: Debut column

February 1998
· Breaking the Chains: How independent retailers stay in business
   when a chain enters the market
· Fighting Foodborne Illness—Part III: The final battle

March 1998
· Equipment Review: Semiautomatic espresso machines
· Coffee in Cape Fear: A study of market saturation in a small
   Southeastern city
· Topics from the Tropics: A report from the Hawaii coffee harvest

April 1998
· Leave It to Brewer: A specialty coffee primer
· How Your Espresso Machine Really Works: A look inside
· Tea Thyme: Tasty tea food and beverage recipes

May 1998
· Exploring Coffee's Roots: Why you should travel to see where
   coffee and tea are grown
· Freezin's In Season: Ice your competition with these hot tips
· Casing the Joint: Displaying your goods in their best light

June 1998
· Under African Skies: Where the birthplace of coffee lies
· Gift Rap: Getting into the gift basket groove

July 1998
· 6th Anniversary Issue
· After the Revolution: Nicaraguan coffee farmers tour San Francisco
· Cool Threads: Cashing in on caffeinated clothing
· Growing Healthy: The 2nd Sustainable Coffee Conference

August 1998
· The Artful café: Turning your coffeehouse into a local artists' gallery
· After the Revolution Part II: Farming for the future
· Tricks of the Trademark

September 1998
· For Your Eyes Only: The best in coffee and tea gadgetry
· Coffee Brewer Roundup
· Exploring the Next Frontier: Satellite brewers & shuttle systems

October 1998
· Mocha Melodies: Coffeehouse music
· Beyond City Limits: Small-town coffeehouses
· Banking on Your Future: Tips on getting your banker to say "Yes!"

November 1998
· Atmosphere! Designing your café from concept to reality
· A Family Affair: Making your coffeehouse child (and parent) friendly
· Catching Up With Coffee Kids: How the nonprofit spends your donations
· Premium Unleaded: In search of a great-tasting decaf

December 1998 - Special Issue ($7)
1999 Tea Almanac: Everything you need to know about tea
· Tea Primer: Tea tasting, vendors, preparation and profits
· Tea Resource Directory
· Green, Chai, Iced, Organic, and Herbal Teas

January 1999
· Coffee '99: What you need to know to succeed
· Inside the Chain Gang: What's new in the top coffee chains
· Getting a Grip on Granita: Granita machine roundup
· "Javawalking" Through San Francisco's North Beach District

February 1999
· The Filtering of the Truth: Is your coffee all it's cracked up to be?
· A Plan for All Seasons: Why accessories can work for you
· American Classic Tea: A homegrown delight
· Characters in Coffee: John Dema—the little Italian prince

March 1999
· Espresso Machine Tune-Up Routine: A do-it-yourself guide
· Special Pull-Out Poster: Espresso machine maintenance for
   the professional
· Oolong: The little-known but much-appreciated tea
· Taylor Maid to Last: How one herbal tea grower has
   integrated sustainability

April 1999
· Add It Up: The numbers you need to succeed
· TOPS Program: Special retailer program from the SCAA
· Choosing the Right Roaster: When passion and quality matter most
· Smooth Tips: How to add juice and smoothies to your café
· Special Tea Section: An in-depth look into the world of premium tea

May 1999
· Come Together: Brewing up local interest through
   community involvement
· Extraction Satisfaction: A review of automatic espresso machin