Steeping Sweetness: Milk Brew Provides a Fun Take on Cold Coffee

You’ve heard of cold brew. But what about milk brew? A common technique in coffee shops in Japan, more shops are trying steeping ground coffee beans in milk instead of the more typical cold…
by Amber Gibson | December 20, 2024

Why the New Coffee Brewing Control Chart is a Big Deal

The Specialty Coffee Association just announced updates to the Coffee Brewing Control Chart, a document that has defined the perfect cup of coffee for nearly seven decades. What does it mean to bring those…
by Fionn Pooler | December 18, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of December 16th

Click to find out which has more caffeine: light or dark roasted coffee. That and more — here's the news for the week of December 16th.
by Fionn Pooler | December 16, 2024

How Three Coffee Shops Tackle Inventory Management

Effective inventory management can help coffee shops cut costs and increase profits. Read on for insights from three cafe owners to learn what works for them.
by Haley Greene | December 13, 2024

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?
by Amber Gibson | December 11, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of December 9th

Thirty seconds for a coffee? Also, turns out coffee can extend your life — but for how long? Longer than 30 seconds. Click to read more.
by Fionn Pooler | December 9, 2024

Punch Cards, Points, and Perks: Which Coffee Loyalty Programs Work Best?

Stamp cards are just the beginning. Beyond rewarding patrons, these four loyalty program options offer business owners room to experiment—and the opportunity to deepen customer engagement.
by Haley Greene | December 6, 2024

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.
by Ashley Rodriguez | December 4, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of December 2nd

Coffee prices skyrocket, cold brew is hard to make, and add a little game of chance in your cafe to nix to-go cups—here's the coffee news you need for the week of December 2nd.
by Fionn Pooler | December 2, 2024

Read Now: Fresh Cup’s Top 2024 Interviews

Our interview series focuses on coffee industry leaders, and asks them questions no one else has. In time for your holiday reading, we’re sharing highlights from the series.
by Ashley Rodriguez | November 27, 2024