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

The Best of Coffee News Club 2023

A tumultuous year for coffee farmers, acquisitions, and the coffee labor movement: welcome to the Fresh Cup 2023 Year in Review.
by Fionn Pooler | January 2, 2024

The Top 10 Most-Read Fresh Cup Articles of 2023

A list of the must-read articles from Fresh Cup from 2023, according to our readers. 
by Garrett Oden | December 29, 2023

The Best of Fresh Cup 2023

2023 was a year full of important articles and critical storytelling here at Fresh Cup—here's a sampling of the best articles of the year.
by Ashley Rodriguez | December 27, 2023

Branded Coffee Cups: 11 Examples Of Cups We Love 

Branded coffee cups help create brand recognition and attract new customers, but what does it take to make a cup truly stand out?
by Anne Mercer | December 22, 2023