Coffee News Club: Week of November 11th
Sharpies, new cupping tools, and turns out supporting your union makes you popular. That and more: here’s the news for the week of November 11th.
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The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack
Coffee shops are more connected than ever before, and building a robust technology stack is essential—here are the tech and tools industry leaders use to make their shops run smoothly.
Behind the Headlines: Starbucks Cut Back on Discounts, But Were Discounts Ever Worth It?
Following Starbucks’ recent decision to cut back on drink promotions, we asked coffee shops if offering discounts is ever really worth it—and how they find success through thoughtful, targeted promotions.
Coffee News Club: Week of November 4th
Click to see why olive oil is getting booted off the Starbucks menu — that and all the other coffee news for the week of November 4th.
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The Coffee Shop To Micro-Roaster Starter Guide
A guide to expanding from coffee shop to micro-roaster, plus a roasting profitability calculator.
Opening and Closing Checklists
An editable template for opening and closing checklists designed for coffee shops.
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In Central America, Women Coffee Producers Lead the Charge in Battling Climate Change
Four farmers in Central America tackle the realities of climate change head-on, challenging antiquated ideas about coffee and inspiring a wave of sustainable farming practices.
The Moral Complexities of Civet Coffee
Coffee collected from the droppings of civets is sought after by the rich and deplored by animal welfare advocates. Caught in the middle are the farmers who produce it.
Battling Drought: How Climate Change and Dry Conditions Threaten Coffee Production
What happens to coffee when it doesn’t rain enough? In coffee-producing countries worldwide, drought conditions are drying up coffee cherries and threatening production.
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Behind the Headlines: Whole-Bean Coffee Sales Are Up—But Why?
New reports suggest whole-bean coffee sales are on the rise. But what’s fueling that growth? We ask roasters what they think.
Will It Oat? Oat Milk’s Explosive Entry Into Coffee—and How It’ll Continue to Transform the Food Industry
Over the last seven years, oat milk has exploded in popularity across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America, kicked off by the Swedish company Oatly’s appearance on the market in 2017. Uptake was…
Op-ed: Brewing the Next Generation of Coffee Enthusiasts in Producing Countries
We must work to cultivate young coffee professionals by providing educational opportunities, dismantling gender stereotypes, and investing in innovation.