Taste of Summer: Designing Approachable Signature Beverages that Work

Summer drinks are a fun way to celebrate the season that can bring in new customers and allow baristas to express their creativity.
by RJ Joseph | August 5, 2022

Not Just For Fall: The Other Side of Cider

Combined with bubbles or chai, fresh-pressed apple juice has all-season appeal.
by Rachel Sandstrom Morrison | August 4, 2022

Cold Coffee for a New Cohort: What Chamberlain Coffee Says About Gen Z Coffee Drinkers

In 2021, three out of every four drinks sold at Starbucks was cold. Many of the dramatic changes in coffee consumption come from the newest generation of coffee drinkers: Gen Z.
by Sasha Weilbaker | August 3, 2022

An Overview of Alternative Milks—And How To Implement Them In Your Café

In the past, soy was the only regularly available non-dairy option in most cafés, despite many alternative milks being around for centuries. New plant-based milk choices offer improved options for customers and baristas.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 2, 2022

Lazika Shows the Untapped Potential of Turkish Tea

By reintroducing care-driven harvesting practices and presenting consumers with a variety of different tea styles, Lazika hopes to improve the quality of Turkish tea.
by Michael Butterworth | August 1, 2022

Coffee Basics: Understanding Extraction Variables

Using water to extract the parts of the coffee seed that we want to drink.
by Jennifer Haare | July 29, 2022

Embracing Bitters

Bringing bitters into drink development.
by Cody Kirkland | July 28, 2022

How Café Owners Are Fighting Inflation

Rising costs are forcing business owners to get creative with how they spend money and think about labor—all while preserving the integrity of their cafés.
by RJ Joseph | July 27, 2022

Fund It: How To Navigate Small Business Financing for Your Café

A café owner's guide to debt and equity financing.
by Samantha Novick | July 26, 2022

Historical Preservation: Bares Notables Capture the Spirit of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is home to a number of ornate cafés called bares notables. In every bares notables, you'll find a piece of Argentine history.
by Ingrid Cruz | July 25, 2022