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.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | August 27, 2025

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.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | August 15, 2025

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.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | July 30, 2025

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.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | July 9, 2025

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.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | April 30, 2025

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…
by Chloé Skye Weiser | March 5, 2025

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.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | February 28, 2025

How Microfinance Helps Women Coffee Producers Thrive

Microfinance programs offer women smallholders financial education and access to credit. One program is showing how it can support economic resilience as demographic and climate change make coffee production more risky.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | February 14, 2025

In Pursuit of Sustainable, Allergy-Inclusive Packaging

Some cafes are turning to biodegradable and edible packaging as a way to reduce waste. But many of these items contain major allergens—here’s what you need to know to keep patrons safe.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | November 20, 2024

What Makes Packaging Sustainable?

Single-use packaging might seem like an inevitable part of a coffee business, but learning the basics of sustainable design can help owners reduce waste and align packaging needs with their values.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | November 13, 2024