Coffee News Club: Week of January 9th

New year, new coffee health stories. Plus: which brew method has the smallest carbon footprint?
by Fionn Pooler | January 9, 2023

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.
by Miranda Haney | January 6, 2023

The Joys and Burdens of Old Roasters

What to know before retrofitting a roaster.
by Emily McIntyre | January 5, 2023

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.
by Haley Greene | January 4, 2023

Is Your Café Kid Friendly?

Menus, play areas, booster chairs, and a welcoming attitude show your kid-friendly colors.
by Ellie Bradley and Chris Lucia | January 3, 2023

The Best of Fresh Cup 2022

Our favorite Fresh Cup stories of 2022.
by Ashley Rodriguez | December 30, 2022

The Top 10 Most-Read Fresh Cup Articles of 2022

We used a "fancy" math equation to determine the most popular Fresh Cup stories of 2022.
by Garrett Oden | December 28, 2022

The Biggest News Stories of 2022

Global geopolitics, a surging coffee labor movement, and a whole lot of greenwashing: welcome to the Fresh Cup 2022 Year in Review.
by Fionn Pooler | December 26, 2022

How To Train Efficiency Effectively

Efficiency is an elusive skill, but necessary to the wellbeing of any cafe. The following six tips will help you train baristas to be as efficient as possible.
by Miranda Haney | December 23, 2022

Thermal Products Are Heating Up the Market

Keeping drinks warm from point A to point B can be tough, but thermal products are continuously evolving to change that sentiment.
by Janae Easlon | December 22, 2022