Design The Grab-and-Go Menu Of Your Dreams

A cafe with great coffee? Awesome. A cafe with great coffee and excellent food? There’s truly nothing better—here’s how to build a standout grab-and-go food menu that meets the needs of your space.
by RJ Joseph | October 14, 2022

Does Tamping Matter?

Tamping is a personal, essential part of making coffee—or is it? We find out.
by Fresh Cup Staff | October 13, 2022

Every CUP Has A Story To Tell

How Coffee Uplifts People is narrating a new tale for the coffee industry.
by Fiona McKinson | October 12, 2022

Smoothies and Smoothie Bowls: A Guide for Coffee Shop Operators

No need to ask: how fruit-based food and drinks—like smoothies and bowls—can expand your menu offerings and customer base.
by Susan Johnston Taylor | October 11, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of October 10th

The climate crisis continues to ravage coffee crops in Colombia, Brazil, and Kenya. And yet, big conglomerates continue to expand unabated and unphased.  
by Fionn Pooler | October 10, 2022

How to Write a Great Barista Job Description (Examples + Template)

From scant descriptions to full-length novels, barista job descriptions can vary wildly. Here's what every job description should include, along with a free downloadable template.
by Anne Mercer | October 7, 2022

Gone In A Flash: The Provisional Café

Temporary cafés are exciting because they're here one minute—and gone the next. But they have a lot to offer new and growing businesses.
by Regan Crisp | October 6, 2022

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