Take The 2025 Coffee Business Owner Compensation Survey
How much do business owners make? Be part of Fresh Cup’s second Coffee Business Owner Compensation Survey and help clarify how business owners deal with money, benefits, and debt.
The Grocery Expansion Game with Raina Roberts of Partners Coffee
On this episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, we dive into Partners Coffee’s grocery and wholesale growth, cracking the code on B2B sales, and the key to building successful partnerships.
Experts Share Emerging Coffee Industry Trends of 2025
Halfway through 2025, Fresh Cup has asked coffee professionals to weigh in on what has already been a turbulent year for the industry. Here are their predictions for the emerging trends that will define…
The Rise and Fall of an Instant Espresso Bar With Bailey Manson of Intelligentsia Coffee
On this episode of the Coffee Think Tank podcast, we talk about Intelligentsia’s experimental foray into instant espresso at the Illumination Bar.
We Talked to A Zillion People At the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo—Here Are Eight Critical Takeaways
From tariff tensions to automation acceptance, a firsthand look at how the coffee industry is evolving according to the people we talked to on the Specialty Coffee Expo floor.
Frameworks for Using AI in Coffee Shops with Melissa Villanueva of Brewpoint Coffee
On the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Melissa Villanueva shares how she strategically uses AI tools while preserving the humanity of her business.
72 Hours in Houston: Where To Go After-Hours During the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo
The SCA Expo floor closes at 5—what parties and events to do after hours during the coffee industry’s biggest trade show.
72 Hours in Houston: Must-Visit Coffee Shops During the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo
What to see, sip, and do during the Specialty Coffee Expo in Houston, from staff favorites to community-sourced recommendations.
Tech Is Changing Sourcing for Roasters With Kat Melheim of Algrano
On the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Kat Melheim explains how digital platforms like Algrano enable direct producer-roaster relationships—and shift how specialty coffee moves through the supply chain.
Live Data: U.S. Tariffs on Coffee Producing Countries
Tracking President Trump's tariffs on coffee producing countries.