Get Ready for the Hello Kitty Grand Café to Take Over Your Instagram Feed

The famous school girl with her iconic bow and feline traits has her own café in California: The Hello Kitty Grand Café.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 12, 2018

New Organization Aims to be the SCA of Tea

A new upstart in the UK, the European Tea Society, is inspired by the SCA.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 12, 2018

Follow the Frog

Promote your responsibly sourced, very serious, Earth-protecting products—but be a little silly with it.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 12, 2018

Remembering Brian Keating

Celebrating the legacy and accomplishments of an artisan tea advocate
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 12, 2018

Specialty Instant

The rise of instant coffee within specialty parameters is good news for travelers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
by S. Michal Bennett | September 11, 2018

Sip of Hope Coffee Bar

Chicago's Sip of Hope gives 100 percent of proceeds to Hope for the Day. The mission: to break the silence that surrounds mental health issues.
by Carrie Pallardy | September 4, 2018

The Last Plastic Straw: Backlot Coffee

Backlot Coffee switched from plastic straws to paper and stainless steel straws, and created a slew of new sustainable packaging merchandising opportunities.
by Robin Roenker | August 28, 2018

Budding Partnership in Canada

With legal cannabis on the horizon nationally, Canada’s second largest coffee retailer, Second Cup plans to transform some of its cafés into cannabis dispensaries.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 21, 2018

Shrubs

Modern mixologists are rediscovering shrubs and their ability to create exciting sodas, cocktails, and other caffeine-free concoctions.
by S. Michal Bennett | August 20, 2018

All Eyes on Chai

Coffeehouses are adding this popular Indian tea and spice blend to complement coffee offerings. From user-friendly pre-made mixes to custom-crafted blends and concentrates, the chai's the limit.
by Susan Johnston Taylor | August 7, 2018