Rwanda’s Oldest Tea Factory Has Changed Hands: What Does That Mean?

Farmers in Rwanda were given 100% ownership of the Mulindi Tea Factory by private owners. Twenty-eight years after a horrific genocide tore apart the country, this deal is an example of real empowerment that…
by Likam Kyanzaire | July 8, 2022

Beyond Iced: On The Variety, Flexibility, and Excitement of Cold Brew Tea

On the heels of cold brew coffee, cold brew tea takes its place in the market.
by Jessica Natale Woollard | July 7, 2022

What You Need To Know About Coffee Shop Software

Beyond the essentials, apps and software can provide immediate and long-term benefits to a coffee shop. But each piece of software comes at a cost—and not always a financial one.
by Anne Mercer | July 6, 2022

Takeaway Without the Trash: On Reusable To-Go Options

From mason jar meals to mug lending, a surge of new takeaway programs proves zero-waste to-go options are possible.
by Robin Roenker | July 5, 2022

A Library of Flavor: Using Tea as an Ingredient in Cooking

Tea is more than a beverage: Karl Holl at Smith Tea shares how he uses tea to flavor and enhance sweet and savory dishes.
by Lola Méndez | July 1, 2022

Don’t Let It Build Up: On Scale Prevention

Tackling mineral deposits in brewing: how you can prevent scale buildup and prolong the life of your brewing equipment.
by Michael Butterworth | June 30, 2022

A Brief History of Coffee In Revolution

The stimulating effects of caffeine have done more than help people through long work days. All over the world, coffee has played a part in challenging the status quo.
by Valorie Clark | June 29, 2022

9 Tips on Negotiating Your Commercial Lease

Negotiating your commercial lease can be overwhelming and confusing: here are nine tips that'll guide you through the process.
by Jeff Granfield and Dale Willerton | June 28, 2022

Smooth Sippers v. Face Melters: Balancing Strength & Flavor in Cold Brew

The debate rages on: should cold brew taste balanced or melt your face off?
by RJ Joseph | June 27, 2022

Beyond Earl Grey: Tea Wisdom from Three AAPI-Owned Importers

The past decade has seen a newer crop of quality-minded tea importers and vendors: here are three you need to know.
by Mikey Rinaldo | June 24, 2022