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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.