Fresh Cup: Coffee Industry Stories and Insights

Coffee News Club: Week of June 5th

Have sustainability initiatives been beneficial for coffee farmers? Farmers and consumers disagree. Here’s the news for the week of June 5th.
by Fionn Pooler | June 5, 2023

Latest Stories

How Cafés Are Getting Creative With Sustainability Behind The Bar

From composting to sustainable drink menus, discover how some cafés are taking their environmental responsibility up a notch behind the bar.
by Haley Greene | June 2, 2023

The Magic Of Small Coffee Shops

Teeny tiny coffee shops prove that success can be found even in the smallest of spaces.
by Valorie Clark | May 31, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of May 30th

How wasps and bees are buzzing to make coffee better. This and more news for the week of May 30th.
by Fionn Pooler | May 30, 2023

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Retail & Commerce Articles

With Flowers and Plants, These Coffee Shops Are Bringing The Outdoors In

Are Shipping Container Coffeeshops Here To Stay?

Bang For Your Buck: Top Marketing Insights From Coffee Fest New York

A Business Owner’s Guide To Media Interviews

How Coffee Shops Make Standout Design Choices

How to Capture the Perfect Coffee Photo

Trending Articles

What is Cascara? An Overview of Coffee Cherry Tea

by Brenna Ciummo | May 20, 2014

Coffee News Club: Week of March 27th

by Fionn Pooler | March 27, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of May 22nd

by Fionn Pooler | May 22, 2023

Preparing for Expansion: What To Know Before Growing And Other Insights From Coffee Fest New York

by Garrett Oden | May 26, 2023

Resource Library

Opening and Closing Checklists

An editable template for opening and closing checklists designed for coffee shops.

Employee Handbook Template for Coffee Shops

A guided template for an employee handbook for coffee shops.

Coffee & Tea Articles

The Enduring Significance of Bookstore Cafés

Beyond Beverages: Elevating the Cafe Experience through Consistent Quality Service

Seven Tips For Spring Drinks in 2023

Tea Shots Are Changing How Coffee Shops Serve Tea

Chai Trends of 2023: Seasonal Drinks, Chai-Infused Snacks, And More

The Cup In Hand: How Shape and Design Affect Coffee Drinking

Origin & Trade Articles

Can Liberica Change The Way We Grow Coffee?

Once cultivated in the 19th century to battle coffee leaf rust, liberica, a nearly forgotten coffee species—and its new subvariety, excelsa—may be the answer to the looming threat of climate change.
by Fionn Pooler | February 1, 2023

Good Genes: Genetic Diversity And The Future of Coffee

How the industry is looking to genetic resource conservation to help preserve coffee.
by Chris Ryan | January 12, 2023

New Names, Same Faces: Genetic Accuracy for Yemeni Coffee

In Yemen, coffee varieties are often referred to by colloquial names, which are often inaccurate and don’t reflect real varieties. But a new study is giving farmers more definitive names and greater access to…
by Valorie Clark | November 23, 2022

Industry Articles

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Automation: Key Takeaways From Coffee Fest New York

Can automation allow baristas to interact more meaningfully with customers? Or is that wishful thinking? Key insights about automation from this year’s Coffee Fest.
by Garrett Oden | May 19, 2023

Five Repairs This Coffee Tech Says You Can Do Yourself 

If your coffee equipment is misbehaving, hold off on calling a technician. Here are five easy fixes this tech says you can do yourself.
by Jackson O’Brien | May 3, 2023

The 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo Gadget Guide

Here are the five gadgets that caught our eye as we walked the floor at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo.
by Anne Mercer | April 28, 2023