Is a Living Wage Valuable—Or Even Viable For The Coffee Industry?

The discourse around the United States federal minimum wage has fueled debate for nearly a hundred years. But many coffee workers are calling for more than the minimum and seeking a living wage for…
by Valorie Clark | October 5, 2022

Everyone Likes Bubbles: How To Incorporate Carbonated and Sparkling Drinks On Your Menu

Everyone likes bubbles, and the perfect sparkling drinks can help distinguish your cafe and bring customers in near and far.
by Kaitlin Throgmorton | October 4, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of October 3rd

Announcing the 2022 World Coffee Champions, Brazil admits coffee projections are flawed, and Nespresso enlists George Clooney to warn us about climate change.
by Fionn Pooler | October 3, 2022

Can Lasers Change The Way We Make Cold Brew?

Lasers are objectively awesome. But they might also help us make cold brew in a zap.
by Fionn Pooler | September 30, 2022

Back to Nature: On The Georgian Tea Revival

The Caucasus region does not typically come to mind when thinking of tea origin, but the country of Georgia has been producing tea since the early 19th century—and is making a comeback.
by Sarah May Grunwald | September 29, 2022

How to Nail Your Next National Coffee Day Promotion

Take advantage of trending and fun food holidays—you can draw more customers in without a big marketing budget and have fun in the process.
by Rachel Sandstrom Morrison | September 28, 2022

Please Push No More: New Wave Tampers

A new crop of tampers is changing how baristas make espresso.
by Michael Butterworth | September 27, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of September 26th

Coffee stockpiles are lower than ever in Brazil, Gen Z drives the ‘fourth wave,’ and coffee may help some men with prostate cancer live longer.
by Fionn Pooler | September 26, 2022

Shuv Coffee Weighs on a Sliding Scale: Pricing Coffee for Accessibility

Indianapolis-based roaster Shuv Coffee offers beans on a sliding scale basis—and encourages others to think of ways to make coffee accessible for all.
by RJ Joseph | September 23, 2022

Beyond Tea: Innovations in Cascara

From Starbucks to Shake Shack, cascara has been popping up on menus everywhere in new and innovative formats.
by Janae Easlon | September 22, 2022