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A tumultuous year for coffee farmers, acquisitions, and the coffee labor movement: welcome to the Fresh Cup 2023 Year in Review.

A list of the must-read articles from Fresh Cup from 2023, according to our readers. 

2023 was a year full of important articles and critical storytelling here at Fresh Cup—here's a sampling of the best articles of the year.

Branded coffee cups help create brand recognition and attract new customers, but what does it take to make a cup truly stand out?

Are you an all-day cafe, or do you close shop right after the morning rush? Learn how coffee shops choose their ideal operating hours for profitability, safety, and customer experience.

Scientists go public on beanless coffee, the US no longer the branded coffee shop capital of the world—coffee news for the week of Dec. 18th.

Sweetness in coffee is often a marker of quality, but it's often ignored when talking about Robusta. But small changes at the farm level can be the key to finding more sweetness in Robusta.

Milk steaming is a hard-earned skill; alternative milks don't make this task easier. But with a few tips, you can easily toggle from oat to soy to almond.

Coffee trader Mercon files for bankruptcy, more worker unions, and brewing tips from volcanoes. Coffee news for the week of December 11th.

Tiramisù is a decadent dessert made with ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone, and coffee, but finding the right coffee to use for the dessert can be a daunting—yet delicious—challenge.