Coffee News Club: Week of November 25th

Scroll to see why coffee + your stomach = a healthy biome. That and more—here's all the coffee news you need to know for the week of November 25th.
by Fionn Pooler | November 25, 2024

Five Places, Five Winter Drinks

Winter drinks are the highlight of the season — five coffee shop owners reveal the seasonal drinks their customers can't get enough of in 2024.
by Haley Greene | November 22, 2024

In Pursuit of Sustainable, Allergy-Inclusive Packaging

Some cafes are turning to biodegradable and edible packaging as a way to reduce waste. But many of these items contain major allergens—here’s what you need to know to keep patrons safe.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | November 20, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of November 18th

Click to find out what's got the kids going crazy for Starbucks in Australia. That and more — here's the news for the week of November 18th.
by Fionn Pooler | November 18, 2024

Specialty Coffee for the Community: The Central American Cafes Serving Farm-to-Cup Coffee

Historically, coffee traveled from producing countries in the Global South to consuming countries in the Global North. But increasingly, coffee producers are opening cafes that prioritize their own communities—and changing the wider coffee industry…
by Malena Kruger | November 15, 2024

What Makes Packaging Sustainable?

Single-use packaging might seem like an inevitable part of a coffee business, but learning the basics of sustainable design can help owners reduce waste and align packaging needs with their values.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | November 13, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of November 11th

Sharpies, new cupping tools, and turns out supporting your union makes you popular. That and more: here's the news for the week of November 11th.
by Fionn Pooler | November 11, 2024

The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack

Coffee shops are more connected than ever before, and building a robust technology stack is essential—here are the tech and tools industry leaders use to make their shops run smoothly.
by Garrett Oden | November 8, 2024

Behind the Headlines: Starbucks Cut Back on Discounts, But Were Discounts Ever Worth It? 

Following Starbucks’ recent decision to cut back on drink promotions, we asked coffee shops if offering discounts is ever really worth it—and how they find success through thoughtful, targeted promotions.
by Amber Gibson | November 6, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of November 4th

Click to see why olive oil is getting booted off the Starbucks menu — that and all the other coffee news for the week of November 4th.
by Fionn Pooler | November 4, 2024