More Than Coffee: 5 Tips on Building Community In Your Coffee Shop

Want to build a thriving community around your coffee shop? Here are some tips from business owners on getting to know your neighborhood's needs.
by Haley Greene | September 9, 2022

A Closer Look at Water for Tea

The water you use for tea is just as important as the water used for brewing coffee: a look into the three essential factors that affect water for tea.
by Ravi Kroesen | September 8, 2022

Opposites Attract: How To Combine Coffee and Tea in Signature Drinks

Tea and coffee do not have to be rivals: instead, they can be a bold match made in drink heaven.
by Brit Alexandria | September 7, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of September 6th

An insightful look at Starbucks’ unionization push, big buyers are buying more sustainably, and shoes made from recycled Nespresso coffee. Let’s look at this week’s news—coming to you Tuesday in honor of Labor Day.…
by Fionn Pooler | September 6, 2022

Five Stories on Labor From the Fresh Cup Archives

As we take a break to observe Labor Day, we're sharing Fresh Cup's best stores about coffee and labor.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 5, 2022

Is Offering PTO For Coffee Workers Important?

Hourly coffee jobs—think baristas, roasters, and production workers—have traditionally not included paid time off. Should they?
by Valorie Clark | September 2, 2022

Ditching Ho-Hum Cocoa

Step up your cocoa game: here are six steps to an improved hot chocolate experience.
by Daniel P. Smith | September 1, 2022

Dialing In During COVID? Here’s How To Adapt

Instead of sipping espresso shots casually behind the bar, cafes have had to adapt to new protocols to ensure quality and keep baristas safe. In some cases, it’s made for tastier coffee.
by Ellan Kline | August 31, 2022

Leveling Up: Why You Should Consider Making Non-Dairy Milk In-House

If the task of making your own plant milk feels intimidating, don't worry: it's much easier than you might think.
by Kevin Foth | August 30, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of August 29th

A dour coffee forecast from Vietnam; Starbucks allegedly withheld raises from unionized workers; and the government of Papua New Guinea announced a new post: minister for coffee.
by Fionn Pooler | August 29, 2022