Specialty Coffee for the Community: The Central American Cafes Serving Farm-to-Cup Coffee
Historically, coffee traveled from producing countries in the Global South to consuming countries in the Global North. But increasingly, coffee producers are opening cafes that prioritize their own communities—and changing the wider coffee industry…
What Makes Packaging Sustainable?
Single-use packaging might seem like an inevitable part of a coffee business, but learning the basics of sustainable design can help owners reduce waste and align packaging needs with their values.
Coffee News Club: Week of November 11th
Sharpies, new cupping tools, and turns out supporting your union makes you popular. That and more: here's the news for the week of November 11th.
The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack
Coffee shops are more connected than ever before, and building a robust technology stack is essential—here are the tech and tools industry leaders use to make their shops run smoothly.
Behind the Headlines: Starbucks Cut Back on Discounts, But Were Discounts Ever Worth It?
Following Starbucks’ recent decision to cut back on drink promotions, we asked coffee shops if offering discounts is ever really worth it—and how they find success through thoughtful, targeted promotions.
Coffee News Club: Week of November 4th
Click to see why olive oil is getting booted off the Starbucks menu — that and all the other coffee news for the week of November 4th.
‘Do What’s Right and Create Beauty’: Insights From the 2024 Austin Coffee Festival
As part of this year’s Austin Coffee Festival, three longtime Austin coffee pros reflected on the changing industry—and shared their advice for keeping the coffee passion alive.
Behind the Headlines: Whole-Bean Coffee Sales Are Up—But Why?
New reports suggest whole-bean coffee sales are on the rise. But what’s fueling that growth? We ask roasters what they think.
Coffee News Club: Week of October 28th
Read for the latest in conflicting coffee and health news. That and more — here's the news for the week of October 28th.
Designing for the Future: The Evolution of Coffee Shop Packaging
Coffee shop packaging has come a long way from the days of plain paper cups and stamped sleeves. Today, more and more cafes are using custom packaging to promote their brands and create memorable…