Climate Change has Drastically Impacted Arabica—Researchers See Promise in Stenophylla
Botanists at Kew have been investigating the commercial potential of stenophylla, a wild coffee species. They found that stenophylla shares similarities with arabica in terms of flavor.
Behind the Headlines: Starbucks Popularized the Term ‘Third Place,’ But What Does It Mean in 2025?
As part of Brian Niccol’s “Back to Starbucks” plan, which rolled out in September 2024, the newly appointed Starbucks CEO announced that one of his goals was making the multinational’s coffee shops “third places”…
Here’s What Baristas Should Know About Filing Their Taxes
As tax season approaches, experts are weighing in on the steps coffee workers can take to finalize and submit their taxes with minimal stress.
How To Design a Profitable Coffee Shop Subscription with Patrick and Krystal Burns of Palace Coffee Co.
Developing subscriptions for in-person coffee shops can be hard. Hear how Palace Coffee Co.’s founders built theirs on the inaugural episode of Fresh Cup’s Coffee Think Tank Podcast
Microphones May Detect Stones in Coffee Before They Destroy Your Grinder
Scientists from the Singapore University of Technology and Design have developed a way to detect stones during grinding using acoustic sound waves.
Coffee News Club: Week of March 24th
This coffee shop opens at 9 p.m. Plus, the National Coffee Association asks for a tariff exemption and a new method for detecting stones in your coffee grinder. ‘US Coffee Industry Asks Trump Administration…
Adverse Weather Responsible for Higher Coffee Prices, Lower Yields
A new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization shows how adverse weather conditions globally have reduced harvests and pushed the price of coffee upward.
The NCA Requests Coffee Be Exempt From Tariffs
The National Coffee Association president and CEO Bill Murray wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to formally request the exemption.
New Product: Monin’s Matcha Green Tea Concentrate Eliminates the Whisk But Keeps the Flavor
Demand for matcha is skyrocketing. Enter Monin’s new Matcha Green Tea Concentrate, made with Japanese matcha powder and perfect for cafes looking to speed up service and help diversify their menus.
Small Cafe? Here’s How To Design a Winning Food Program
More and more customers expect prepared food when they go to coffee shops, which poses a challenge for cafes with small kitchens. Here’s how they can still deliver a great food program, despite space…