Inflation Continues to Hammer Coffee Workers in the US

Our two-part series on inflation and coffee now turns to hourly coffee workers: many have been denied raises, taken on second jobs, and struggle to make ends meet.
by RJ Joseph | August 26, 2022

Time To Dine: A Complete Guide to Getting Your Food Prep Space in Order

If you've ever considered adding a food program to your menu, this guide will help you design and create systems that meet the needs of your space. 
by Ellie Bradley | August 25, 2022

Automation Is Changing Roasting Operations: Here’s Where To Start

Automation is the key to turning a mean profit today—and future-proofing your business for the challenges of tomorrow.
by Dan Engel | August 24, 2022

Glitter Cat Bootcamps Make Their Triumphant (and Shimmering) Return

After two years away, Glitter Cat will host its first in-person bootcamps, providing resources to marginalized baristas who wish to compete in the 2022-2023 US Coffee Championships season.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 23, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of August 22nd

A bizarre new coffee brand by a restaurateur who claims to have never tasted coffee, the Memphis Seven are reinstated, and a brewer that breaks all the rules.
by Fionn Pooler | August 22, 2022

Keeping Track: Leveraging Blockchain Technology to Improve Coffee Price Transparency

As the coffee industry grows, blockchain technology is emerging as a way to ensure pricing transparency and trust between buyers and sellers.
by Vasileia Fanarioti | August 19, 2022

The Effect of Roast Profile on Body

Body is defined as a coffee’s weight, texture, and mouthfeel—and can be an access point for customers to connect with coffee.
by Rob Hoos | August 18, 2022

The Case For Sitting Behind The Bar

It’s time to throw out the ‘if you have time to lean, you have time to clean’ mentality and let baristas take a seat.
by RJ Joseph | August 17, 2022

Hundreds of Roasters to Face Off at the 2022 Golden Bean Competition

Now in its eighth year, The Golden Bean competition is one of the most highly-anticipated meeting grounds for artisan roasters on the continent.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 16, 2022

Coffee News Club: Week of August 15th

Brazil’s harvest woes, Intelligentsia’s union win, and laser-extracted cold brew. Here's the news for the week of August 15th, 2022.
by Fionn Pooler | August 15, 2022