On The Front Lines: Mask-Based Harassment in the Cafe
Once the pandemic began and baristas remained on the front lines, they became the de facto enforcers of mask mandates. Eight baristas tell us about the arguments, hostility, and harassment they endured behind the…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?