Surviving a Sales Slump 

How long is too long when sales are down? Here’s how any coffee shop can navigate and survive the inevitable slow periods.
by Michael Butterworth | October 9, 2024

Gongfu Tea, Beyond the Ritual

Gongfu tea, or tea brewed with a high leaf-to-water ratio and repeated short infusions, requires effort but produces aromatic and flavorful tea.
by Michael Butterworth | July 17, 2024

“You Begin With Soil”: How One Coffee Farmer Is Embracing Regenerative Agriculture

Sustainable agriculture and regenerative systems can improve coffee today—and in the future.
by Michael Butterworth | June 7, 2023

Grinding for a Purpose: Everything You Need To Know To Pick The Right Grinder

While espresso machines get most of the attention, grinders are the real workhorses of a café.
by Michael Butterworth | January 17, 2023

Don’t Call it a Comeback: Pour Overs Reclaim Prominence in Specialty Coffee Shops 

Pour overs have shuffled on and off menus for years, but for some, the brewing method has always taken center stage.
by Michael Butterworth | November 2, 2022

Please Push No More: New Wave Tampers

A new crop of tampers is changing how baristas make espresso.
by Michael Butterworth | September 27, 2022

One Style For All: Is Omni Roasting For You?

Do espresso and filter coffee really need different roast profiles?
by Michael Butterworth | August 9, 2022

Lazika Shows the Untapped Potential of Turkish Tea

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.
by Michael Butterworth | August 1, 2022

Don’t Let It Build Up: On Scale Prevention

Tackling mineral deposits in brewing: how you can prevent scale buildup and prolong the life of your brewing equipment.
by Michael Butterworth | June 30, 2022

Triangulate Your Career: Should Baristas Consider Getting Q Grader Certification?

Is Q certification worth it for baristas to pursue? The answer depends on where you want to go in your career.
by Michael Butterworth | June 20, 2022