Fresh Cup: Coffee Industry Stories and Insights

Coffee News Club: Week of December 4th

You can have a $7 coffee, as a treat. Plus, the EU’s deforestation law could have unintended consequences, and Starbucks sees lackluster foot traffic on Red Cup Day.
by Fionn Pooler | December 4, 2023

Latest Stories

The Magic and Skill of Building a Holiday Blend

‘Tis the season for hot cocoa, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and holiday blends. But how do you create a coffee blend that inspires holiday cheer and lights up a room as much…
by Brit Alexandria | December 1, 2023

The Fresh Cup Gift Guide 2023

What should you give the coffee lover in your life? Here’s a curated list of coffee goodies from our team of Fresh Cup contributors.
by Fresh Cup Staff | November 29, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of November 27th

It’s a battle of the brands! Luckin Coffee overtakes Starbucks in China. Plus, a new slate of world champions and coffee is basically a miracle substance.
by Fionn Pooler | November 27, 2023

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Retail & Commerce Articles

“If It’s Hidden, It’s We Who Hide”— On Discovering the Potential of Robusta Through Roasting

A Day in the Life of a Coffee Consultant

Five Questions Successful Interviewers Ask Job Candidates

Navigating Burnout Behind the Bar

This Cafe is Loosely Inspired by a Real Movie

Three Cafe Owners Share Their Top Metrics for Growth

Trending Articles

What is Cascara? An Overview of Coffee Cherry Tea

by Brenna Ciummo | May 20, 2014

Experts Share Emerging Coffee Industry Trends Of 2023

by Garrett Oden | April 12, 2023

A Breakdown of 6 Coffee Ads (And Why They Work)

by Anne Mercer | June 9, 2022

Unique Selling Points — How 18 Cafés Create Distinct Customer Experiences

by Jessica Natale Woollard | April 19, 2022

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Resource Library

Opening and Closing Checklists

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

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A guided template for an employee handbook for coffee shops.

Coffee & Tea Articles

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Five Places, Five Fall Drinks

When Coffee Becomes Art

A Peek Into Denmark’s Specialty Coffee Evolution

What’s the Deal with Mushroom Coffee?

At Kobrick, Serving Coffee By Day and Cocktails By Night

Origin & Trade Articles

The Undying Popularity of Washed Coffees

There are many ways to process coffee, and new techniques are constantly being tried and tested. Despite this, the popularity and demand for washed coffees remain strong.
by Bhavi Patel | November 15, 2023

Cultivating the Future of Coffee: The Crucial Need to Breed New Varieties

Climate change has drastically impacted coffee yields, but innovations in coffee agriculture could be the industry’s saving grace.
by Ashlen Wilder | November 10, 2023

A New Chapter for Taza Presidencial, A Bolivian-Born Coffee Quality Competition

Quality-focused competitions have fueled coffee improvements in Bolivia. But when government funding ran out for Taza Presidencial, local coffee professionals made sure the competition stayed alive.
by Sandra Elisa Loofbourow | September 8, 2023

Industry Articles

We Asked 3 Cafe Managers for Their Must-Have Work Tools—Here’s What They Said

Hear from three seasoned cafe operators as they reveal their favorite work tools, from software to brewing equipment, for effective cafe management.
by Zoe Stanley | November 3, 2023

The Austin Coffee Festival Delights Again

The second-annual Austin Coffee Festival brought together roasters and other coffee-adjacent businesses to show off their products, innovative new ideas, and, of course, coffee to consumers and caffeine connoisseurs alike. The event took place…
by Lydia Stolper | October 6, 2023

Fresh Reads: A Conversation With Jessica Easto of “How to Taste Coffee”

Jessica Easto’s new book, “How to Taste Coffee,” breaks down the art of tasting and makes the case for why the mouth might be the coolest body part.
by Bailey Spear | October 4, 2023