Sweet Companions: Creating The Perfect Coffee and Cheese Pairing

Its high fat content and overall creaminess makes cheese ideal for balancing coffee’s acidity.
by Madeleine Coghlan | January 24, 2023

Coffee Waste or Product Potential?

Thanks to innovative minds across the globe, coffee cherry excess is being repurposed in food products, merchandise production, and even as biofuel.
by Anna Brones | January 19, 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

The 2022 Fresh Cup Gift Guide

We asked our global team of writers, editors, and designers to suggest some of their go-to gifts this holiday season.
by Ashley Rodriguez | December 14, 2022

Who Is Canned Cold Brew For?

Ready-to-drink (RTD) or canned beverages have exploded in popularity, and the coffee industry hasn’t been exempt from this trend.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | December 2, 2022

A New Kind of Mocha: On Specialty Chocolate Producers

The same care and craft that's transformed specialty coffee has also changed the way we make and consume chocolate—and how we drink our mochas.
by Cory Eldridge | November 3, 2022

Waste No More: Cleaning Up After Coffee

From pulp to grounds to chaff, here's how to use the byproducts of coffee.
by Cory Eldridge | October 27, 2022

Does Tamping Matter?

Tamping is a personal, essential part of making coffee—or is it? We find out.
by Fresh Cup Staff | October 13, 2022

Can Lasers Change The Way We Make Cold Brew?

Lasers are objectively awesome. But they might also help us make cold brew in a zap.
by Fionn Pooler | September 30, 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