Superautomatic Espresso Machines Have Come Far in the Last Decade—Here’s How
Superautomatic espresso machines were once dismissed, but advances in the technology have helped them bring consistency and craft to cafes.
Coffee Is a Fruit: Why Cascara Is Key to a More Circular Coffee Industry
Only 1–5% of the original coffee cherry ends up in your cup—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how the coffee industry can move beyond the bean.
It’s Autumn, but Cold Coffee Is Here To Stay
This article is sponsored by our partner, UPOURIA. At June Coffee Roasters, cold beverages, from iced lattes to matchas, are menu mainstays. “I’d like to think our lineup has everything for everyone,” writes owner Jimmy…
Cascara Is Said To Reduce Waste and Improve Farmers’ Incomes. But Does It?
Upcycling cascara, the skin of the coffee fruit, can supposedly help coffee farmers reduce waste and make money. But successful cascara production requires strong local infrastructure—and a market that values circularity.
Here’s How Far Cannabis Beverages Have Come Since the CBD Coffee Craze
Coffee drinks made with CBD oil made a big splash circa 2018. Since then, the market for cannabis beverages has changed drastically, representing a shift in the way consumers approach alcohol, wellness, and leisure.
How To Create a Summer Drink Menu That Beats the Heat—and Rising Retail Costs
From strawberry matcha to citrus-led coffee mocktails, there are many ways for cafes to leverage seasonal trends into new revenue. Partnering with a premium ingredient supplier is a good first step.
Cannabis Coffee Shops Give New Meaning to Third Places
As recreational cannabis becomes more widely accepted, coffee-serving businesses from Amsterdam to Raleigh are offering a blueprint for how it may change traditional third spaces.
The Real Coffee Price Crisis is Faced by Farmers. Marianella Baez Jost Has Ideas On How To Fix It
Marianella Baez Jost, founder of Costa Rican coffee farm Café Con Amor, gets real about coffee production costs, how farmers have been in crisis for decades, and what conscious consumers can do about it.
When Will Coffee Soda Have Its Breakthrough?
From classic iced coffee to nitro cold brew, cold coffee drinks are incredibly popular among today’s consumers. But despite favorable forecasts for the wider category, sparkling coffee—which sits at the intersection of soda and…
Why You Should Keep Your Eye on Cascara in 2025
Cascara—the dried skin of coffee cherries—is growing in popularity among beverage manufacturers thanks to its novel flavors, mild caffeine boost, and sustainability. The next step? Getting consumers on board.