The Mocktail Movement Comes to Coffee Shops
More people are opting for low and no alcohol drinks, and with the right tools, coffee shops can welcome a whole new crowd of mocktail enthusiasts.
Latest Stories
Coffee News Club: Week of January 21st
Click to see how much more the Starbucks CEO makes than the average barista. That and more: here’s the news for the week of January 21st.
The Coffee Human Resource: Quit Throwing Baristas to the Wolves with Poor Onboarding Practices
Creating a welcoming work environment with thriving employees starts with hiring and onboarding. Here’s how you can set new coffee employees up for success.
Canned Coffee Was Big in 2024—Here’s How Specialty Roasters Can Profit in 2025
Canned coffee beverages already dominate grocery shelves, and the category is still growing. Here’s how specialty roasters can get in on the RTD action.
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Industry Reports
Roastery Breakdown: Buunni Coffee and The Roasting Room in New York
Buunni Coffee has long been a staple in Upper Manhattan. Now, it hopes to bring educational opportunities and provide a roasting resource to the Bronx with its latest project, The Roasting Room.
Behind the Headlines: Is Starbucks Writing Names on Cups Again Sweet or Silly?
Starbucks’ announced they’ll return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups. We interview shop owners and ask: is writing names on cups silly or a way to build connection with customers?
Fresh Cup’s 2024 Coffee Gift Guide
Wondering what to get your favorite caffeine tinkerer, latte sipper, or espresso slinger this holiday season? We’ve sourced 2024 coffee gift recommendations from our team of experts.
Resource Library
The Coffee Shop Operations Micro-Guide
In this era of efficiency, mastering back-end operations for coffee shops is critical. Get this resource to protect your profits.
The Coffee Shop To Micro-Roaster Starter Guide
A guide to expanding from coffee shop to micro-roaster, plus a roasting profitability calculator.
