Five Places, Five Operating Hours

Are you an all-day cafe, or do you close shop right after the morning rush? Learn how coffee shops choose their ideal operating hours for profitability, safety, and customer experience.
by Haley Greene | December 20, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of December 18th

Scientists go public on beanless coffee, the US no longer the branded coffee shop capital of the world—coffee news for the week of Dec. 18th.
by Fionn Pooler | December 18, 2023

The Prototype of All Desire: How Processing Can Increase—and Improve—Sweetness in Robusta

Sweetness in coffee is often a marker of quality, but it's often ignored when talking about Robusta. But small changes at the farm level can be the key to finding more sweetness in Robusta.
by Mikey Rinaldo | December 15, 2023

Latte Art and Alternative Milks: The Good, The Bad, and the Tasty

Milk steaming is a hard-earned skill; alternative milks don't make this task easier. But with a few tips, you can easily toggle from oat to soy to almond.
by Zoe Stanley-Foreman | December 13, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of December 11th

Coffee trader Mercon files for bankruptcy, more worker unions, and brewing tips from volcanoes. Coffee news for the week of December 11th.
by Fionn Pooler | December 11, 2023

Perfect Harmony: How Pastry Chefs Choose Coffee for Tiramisù

Tiramisù is a decadent dessert made with ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone, and coffee, but finding the right coffee to use for the dessert can be a daunting—yet delicious—challenge.
by Amber Gibson | December 8, 2023

Around the World, Coffee and Wildlife are Connected

Coffee can sometimes be at odds with protecting wildlife and plant diversity—meet the folks preserving native flora and fauna in combination with coffee growing.
by Leah Bowman | December 6, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of December 4th

You can have a $7 coffee, as a treat. Plus, the EU’s deforestation law could have unintended consequences, and Starbucks sees lackluster foot traffic on Red Cup Day.
by Fionn Pooler | December 4, 2023

The Magic and Skill of Building a Holiday Blend

'Tis the season for hot cocoa, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and holiday blends. But how do you create a coffee blend that inspires holiday cheer and lights up a room as much…
by Brit Alexandria | December 1, 2023

The Fresh Cup Gift Guide 2023

What should you give the coffee lover in your life? Here’s a curated list of coffee goodies from our team of Fresh Cup contributors.
by Fresh Cup Staff | November 29, 2023