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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Please Push No More: New Wave Tampers
A new crop of tampers is changing how baristas make espresso.
One Style For All: Is Omni Roasting For You?
Do espresso and filter coffee really need different roast profiles?
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.
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.
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.