The New Coffee Cocktails of 2024

There's more to coffee cocktails than espresso martinis. Here are the coffee drinks to look for in 2024.
by Amber Gibson | January 24, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of January 22nd

Farmers fight coffee counterfeiting with fingerprints. Plus, an anti-caffeine subreddit wants you to give up your morning brew.
by Fionn Pooler | January 22, 2024

Three Ways Automation Can Benefit Your Cafe (And How to Get Started)

Automation can help cafes improve efficiency, quality, and service without losing the quintessential craft. Learn how your shop can strike this balance.
by Zoe Stanley-Foreman | January 19, 2024

Meet The People Helping Fuel Venezuela’s Burgeoning Coffee Scene

Venezuela was once a major player in the coffee industry, and now dozens of roasters, growers, and baristas are working together to revive the country's coffee industry.
by Yker Valerio | January 17, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of January 15th

Want to use the bathroom? That’ll be $5. Plus, Starbucks faces a lawsuit over its ‘ethical’ sourcing practices, and Korea’s booming coffee industry attracts big international brands. ‘Starbucks Sued for Allegedly Using Coffee from…
by Fionn Pooler | January 15, 2024

Welcoming Home Baristas Into Coffee: “It’s On Us, The Professionals”

More and more folks are finding a passion for coffee through swipes and likes, but who is the home barista? How can roasters and cafes welcome them into the larger coffee community?
by Miranda Haney | January 12, 2024

Why Are So Many Cafes Adding Energy Mix-Ins To Their Menu?

Energy drinks and add-ins are taking the coffee industry by storm. Beyond the caffeine boost, why are customers seeking out extra energy?
by Anne Mercer | January 10, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of January 8th

Coffee is a cut-throat business. It's a new year—here's the coffee news for the week of January 8th, 2024.
by Fionn Pooler | January 8, 2024

We Take Care of Each Other: How Epoch Makes Space for Austin’s LGBTQIA+ Community

Attacks against the LGBTQIA+ community are on the rise—coffee shop owner Randi Hensley turned her cafe into a safe space not just for her customers, but her employees.
by Lydia Stolper | January 5, 2024

How to Create Career Pathways in Your Cafe

Barista jobs are sometimes treated as temporary roles, but investing in employee development can pave the way for fulfilling careers in coffee.
by Haley Greene | January 3, 2024