Michael Butterworth

Decaf or regular? For decades, coffee with or without caffeine was a binary question. But today’s coffee professionals—including 2013 World Barista Champ Pete Licata—are looking to provide a wider spectrum of caffeine options.

How long is too long when sales are down? Here’s how any coffee shop can navigate and survive the inevitable slow periods.

Gongfu tea, or tea brewed with a high leaf-to-water ratio and repeated short infusions, requires effort but produces aromatic and flavorful tea.

Sustainable agriculture and regenerative systems can improve coffee today—and in the future.

While espresso machines get most of the attention, grinders are the real workhorses of a café.

Pour overs have shuffled on and off menus for years, but for some, the brewing method has always taken center stage.

A new crop of tampers is changing how baristas make espresso.

Do espresso and filter coffee really need different roast profiles?

By reintroducing care-driven harvesting practices and presenting consumers with a variety of different tea styles, Lazika hopes to improve the quality of Turkish tea.

Tackling mineral deposits in brewing: how you can prevent scale buildup and prolong the life of your brewing equipment.