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 (Updated 7/10/25)
Tracking President Trump's tariffs on coffee producing countries.
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
The Mocktail Movement Comes to Coffee Shops
More people are opting for low and no alcohol drinks, and with the right tools, coffee shops can welcome a whole new crowd of mocktail enthusiasts.
The 10 Most-Read Fresh Cup Articles of 2024
The numbers don’t lie—here’s a list of Fresh Cup’s most popular articles from 2024, according to our readers.
The Modern Coffee Shop Tech Stack
Coffee shops are more connected than ever before, and building a robust technology stack is essential—here are the tech and tools industry leaders use to make their shops run smoothly.