Cherry Love Coffee Explores the Wide World of Canephora

Interest in robusta has been growing, but it’s just one of the varieties of the Coffea canephora species. A new tasting box hopes to expand the conversation around canephora.
by Fionn Pooler | October 23, 2024

New Product: Oregon Fruit’s Shelf-Stable Pourable Fruit Puree Solves The Blender Problem

Oregon Fruit’s Shelf-Stable Pourable Fruit Puree offers cafes a vibrant alternative to using fresh fruit to make drinks. Here’s how it works.
by Garrett Oden | October 22, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of October 21st

Starbucks ditches the discounts. Plus, Brazil receives much-needed rain—although it might be too late—and another study shows coffee’s positive impact on Alzheimer's.
by Fionn Pooler | October 21, 2024

Will It Oat? Oat Milk’s Explosive Entry Into Coffee—and How It’ll Continue to Transform the Food Industry

Over the last seven years, oat milk has exploded in popularity across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America, kicked off by the Swedish company Oatly’s appearance on the market in 2017. Uptake was…
by Chloé Skye Weiser | October 18, 2024

Morgan Eckroth on Fighting TikTok’s Algorithm and Celebrating Cafe Life

From starring in cheerful skits that depict snippets of cafe life to winning coffee championships, Morgan Eckroth is on a quest to make coffee accessible for all, one TikTok at a time.
by Lydia Stolper | October 16, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of October 14th

Starbucks workers 🤝 steelworkers. Plus, the United States coffee market heats up, and young Vietnamese entrepreneurs are leaving their jobs to open coffee shops.
by Fionn Pooler | October 14, 2024

How To Find: An Espresso Machine Technician

Managing a coffee shop can feel isolating, but help is always around the corner. In our new series, "How To Find," we tell you how to connect with the experts you need to take…
by Lydia Stolper | October 11, 2024

Surviving a Sales Slump 

How long is too long when sales are down? Here’s how any coffee shop can navigate and survive the inevitable slow periods.
by Michael Butterworth | October 9, 2024

A New Six-Week Virtual Series Aims To Raise The Bar On Roastery Operations

Coffee vets Sandra Loofbourow and Rachel Apple are launching a comprehensive six-week virtual education series titled "Roastery Operations Masterclass" starting October 8.
by Garrett Oden | October 8, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of October 7th

Click to find out what % of all coffee grown Starbucks buys. That and more—here's the news for the week of October 7th.
by Fionn Pooler | October 7, 2024