The Last Plastic Straw: Berkeley, California, Adopts 25-cent Charge for Disposable Cups
In late January, the Berkeley City Council passed a new ordinance that’s become known as one of the most ambitious municipal environmental regulations enacted so far in the country. Learn more about the Disposable-Free…
Addressing Implicit Bias in Customer Service Opens Doors to New Possibilities and Customers
As the coffee industry begins to re-navigate how they approach customer service, coffee professionals are taking steps to help baristas to best address systemic prejudices.
Café Crossroads: Odd Fox Coffee
This Greenpoint, Brooklyn, spot opened in November of 2016, serving as an indoor/outdoor oasis for neighborhood residents craving an off-beat second home.
Tea Lounge Adds Infusion of Bohemia to East Michigan
In a sleepy East Michigan town, best known as Dow Chemical’s world headquarters, a former Chemical Bank branch is now home to a decidedly more free-spirited venture.
Century-Old Hong Kong Tea House Forced to Close
One of Hong Kong’s best-known tea houses is living out its final days in the most expensive city in the world.
Ending Stigma Surrounding Mental Health, One Cup at a Time
While most people have likely sipped on a mood-boosting cup of coffee or hot chocolate, one pharmaceutical researcher has developed vitamin-enriched coffee creamer and hot chocolate formulas that he believes will scientifically improve the…
MICE 2019 Takes it Back to the Basics
Australia’s only coffee-dedicated trade show, the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE), brought more than 140 local and international exhibitors together to network, educate, and celebrate.
Specialty Coffee Served with Southern Hospitality
While the American Southeast may not be the first place that comes to mind when talking about specialty coffee, POUR Coffee Festival in North Carolina is hard at work to change that perception.
Fresh Cup Goes to Work in #Café4aDay
Fresh Cup is clocking in to work a shift behind the counter at some of the most innovative cafés we can find for our monthly #Café4aDay social media immersions.
The Benefits of Attending Trade Shows
Depending on your personality, trade shows can be the highlight of your professional calendar or an emotionally exhausting obligation.