Tea Refreshers Are Winning Over the Non-Coffee Crowd
At one Texas cafe, tea refreshers now make up 30% of drink sales. Owners say the drinks are a great way to bring in customers who don’t want coffee.
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In U.S., More Cafes Adding Savory Flavors to Their Menus
Coffee shops have always experimented with seasonal ingredients and interesting flavors. But some are upping the ante by introducing umami to the conversation.
How To Have the Best Booth at Any Coffee Festival in 2026
In 2026, roasters are keeping the festival energy flowing with interactive booths, diverse beverage lineups, and a backup plan when overcaffeination hits.
Study: Coffee Responsible for 1% of Agriculture-Driven Deforestation
While coffee growing does result in forest loss, a new study says coffee’s impact is relatively small compared to other agricultural commodities.
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The AI Playbook for Coffee Shop Operators
Coffee shop operators share how they’re using AI for menu insights, faster marketing, and smarter operations.
Live Session Replay: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops
We talked about the evolving coffee tech stack ecosystem, and how roasters and cafes can operate efficiently and smartly with their tech decisions, with Cropster and Odeko.
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Coffee Tech Stacks: Three Keys Coffee Is Rethinking Software for Its Scale Era
The award-winning, solar-powered roastery uses a lot of software—and it’s rethinking nearly all of it. Here’s how Three Keys Coffee’s tech stack is evolving to meet its new goals.
Coffee Tech Stacks: Creature Coffee Powers 25+ Carts With These Tools
Creature Coffee Co started as a single cart. Today, software helps its team operate 25+ coffee carts across multiple cities.
Former Cart Owner Launches Virtual Summit for Coffee Businesses
Coffee Business Connection, a new events company, will host its first formal event, called CBC Live, on January 2-3, 2026. The two-day online event brings together over 16 industry speakers to address the practical…

