Can Darjeeling Tea Hope for a Climate-Resilient Future?
Darjeeling tea farms have been severely impacted by climate change, but innovative farming practices could help preserve the prized black tea.
Kay Cheon Is the Champion We All Wanted To See Win
Kay Cheon of Dune Coffee Roasters is the 2025 United States Barista Champion. In this new interview, he talks about competing for the sake of learning, LEGO, and having his mom witness his win.
Jaymie Lao Is LA Coffee’s Biggest Fan
Longtime Los Angeles–based coffee professional Jaymie Lao—formerly of Go Get Em Tiger and now an independent consultant—reveals what makes the LA coffee scene so special.
The Specialty Espresso Martini is Here, Thanks to These Small-Batch Coffee Liqueurs
The popularity of the espresso martini has fueled another burgeoning market: coffee liqueur. Today, specialty roasters and distillers are increasingly working together to push the category forward.
Step Up and Ask: How Industry Consultant Rachel Apple Makes Coffee Education More Accessible
According to coffee consultant Rachel Apple, the industry has come a long way when it comes to improving education and accessibility. We spoke to her to learn how investing in coffee education can push…
Steeping Sweetness: Milk Brew Provides a Fun Take on Cold Coffee
You’ve heard of cold brew. But what about milk brew? A common technique in coffee shops in Japan, more shops are trying steeping ground coffee beans in milk instead of the more typical cold…
Why the New Coffee Brewing Control Chart is a Big Deal
The Specialty Coffee Association just announced updates to the Coffee Brewing Control Chart, a document that has defined the perfect cup of coffee for nearly seven decades. What does it mean to bring those…
Read Now: Fresh Cup’s Top 2024 Interviews
Our interview series focuses on coffee industry leaders, and asks them questions no one else has. In time for your holiday reading, we’re sharing highlights from the series.
Five Places, Five Winter Drinks
Winter drinks are the highlight of the season — five coffee shop owners reveal the seasonal drinks their customers can't get enough of in 2024.
New Product: Oregon Fruit’s Shelf-Stable Pourable Fruit Puree Solves The Blender Problem
Oregon Fruit’s Shelf-Stable Pourable Fruit Puree offers cafes a vibrant alternative to using fresh fruit to make drinks. Here’s how it works.