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.
by Garrett Oden | April 24, 2025

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.
by Garrett Oden | April 23, 2025

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. 
by Garrett Oden | April 22, 2025

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.
by Garrett Oden | April 9, 2025

Live Data: U.S. Tariffs on Coffee Producing Countries

Tracking President Trump's tariffs on coffee producing countries.
by Garrett Oden | April 3, 2025

Surviving Coffee Price Chaos as a ‘Wartime CEO’ With Anne Djerai of Metropolis Coffee

On the new episode of Fresh Cup’s Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Metropolis Coffee CEO Anne Djerai discusses how coffee business owners can rethink profitability—and keep their cool—amidst rising coffee prices.
by Garrett Oden | April 2, 2025

How To Design a Profitable Coffee Shop Subscription with Patrick and Krystal Burns of Palace Coffee Co.

Developing subscriptions for in-person coffee shops can be hard. Hear how Palace Coffee Co.’s founders built theirs on the inaugural episode of Fresh Cup’s Coffee Think Tank Podcast
by Garrett Oden | March 25, 2025

New Product: Monin’s Matcha Green Tea Concentrate Eliminates the Whisk But Keeps the Flavor

Demand for matcha is skyrocketing. Enter Monin’s new Matcha Green Tea Concentrate, made with Japanese matcha powder and perfect for cafes looking to speed up service and help diversify their menus.
by Garrett Oden | March 21, 2025

Erica Escalante’s Goal for the Reina Cafe Accelerator Program? Help New Coffee Shops Thrive  

The Reina Cafe Accelerator program offers affordable group coaching for independent cafe owners looking to boost profitability, grow, and blossom.
by Garrett Oden | March 18, 2025

RoasterLink: Learnings From One Year of Wholesale Coffee Matchmaking

Seeing how often coffee roasters and shops failed to connect, Fresh Cup launched RoasterLink: a wholesale coffee matchmaking program. Now, publisher Garrett Oden is reflecting on a year of successes and insights—and what comes…
by Garrett Oden | February 19, 2025