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

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

We know surprisingly little about how to roast Robusta coffee. And yet, understanding the differences of Robusta in the roaster could help unlock its potential.
by Mikey Rinaldo | November 22, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of November 20th

Red Cup Rebellion 2: The Understaffing. Plus, which coffee pods are most sustainable and a Millennial dream collaboration. Here's the news for the week of November 20th.
by Fionn Pooler | November 20, 2023

We’re All Coffee Geeks Here — Michael Craig of Creature Coffee Brings Specialty Coffee Directly to the People

Michael Craig of Creature Coffee in Austin, Texas, goes from borrowing coffee equipment to running a fleet of custom coffee bars, bringing specialty coffee from office buildings to wedding receptions.
by Lydia Stolper | November 17, 2023

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

Coffee News Club: Week of November 13th

Dwindling coffee stockpiles, uneven benefits, and what coffee + alcohol do to your sleep patterns. Coffee news for the week of November 13th.
by Fionn Pooler | November 13, 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

How Much Do Coffee Shop Owners Make? (2023 Research)

New research shows how much coffee shop owners take home (and what it costs them).
by Garrett Oden | November 9, 2023

A Day in the Life of a Coffee Consultant

Part McGyvers, part experts, part confidantes, a coffee consultant can help you take your idea for a new shop or product and bring it to life.
by Brit Alexandria | November 8, 2023