Coffee News Club: Week of January 16th
Coffee prices continue to fluctuate, Hawaii faces a coffee’ farmageddon,’ and could science create a decent cup of decaf? ‘Arabica Steadies After Touching More Than 1-1/2 Year Lows’ – via Reuters Bad weather and supply constraints…
Make Like A Bean And Ground (Yourself): Grounding Techniques For Baristas
Stress in a customer service job is inevitable, so it’s essential to have grounding tools to stay calm and centered through difficult situations.
Good Genes: Genetic Diversity And The Future of Coffee
How the industry is looking to genetic resource conservation to help preserve coffee.
The Barista League Plans For Its Biggest Year Yet
The international coffee competition has big plans for 2023!
Heavy Rotation: On Picking Music For The Café
For many café owners, music tracks are that continuous backbeat under a busy coffee business, a statement of the space, and an exclamation of the people working there. More than just a mood setter,…
Coffee News Club: Week of January 9th
New year, new coffee health stories. Plus: which brew method has the smallest carbon footprint?
Usher In The Era of Plant Milks: New Rules Expand Milk Options for Barista Competitors
In one of its most significant changes to competition rules ever, the Specialty Coffee Association will allow baristas to use plant milks.
Is It Time to Raise Your Prices?
Coffee shops face a challenge: should they absorb the rising cost of goods or pass along costs to the customer? Here’s how business owners decide when to increase menu prices.
Is Your Café Kid Friendly?
Menus, play areas, booster chairs, and a welcoming attitude show your kid-friendly colors.