Please Push No More: New Wave Tampers

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

Coffee Basics: Understanding Extraction Variables

Using water to extract the parts of the coffee seed that we want to drink.
by Jennifer Haare | July 29, 2022

For The Love of Decaf: A Glimpse Into the Rise of Decaffeinated Specialty Coffee

People have consumed coffee for its stimulating effect since the beginning. Legend has it that Kaldi, a goat herder in Ethiopia, discovered coffee cherries when he noticed how energetic his goats were after eating…
by Anne Mercer | June 17, 2022

Managing Multiple Water Sources: Why The Water You Use To Brew Matters

Creating consistency across regional water differences.
by Michael Butterworth | June 1, 2022

The Art of the Perfect Affogato

With summer around the corner, affogatos are the perfect seasonal addition to your menu and a fun way to explore creative pairings of coffee and ice cream.
by Amber Gibson | May 24, 2022

Move Smart: Four Ways To Improve Barista Ergonomics

Defining and preventing threats to barista wellness.
by Regan Crisp | May 6, 2022

Does Freshness Matter? — What We Talk About When We Talk About Freshness in Coffee

We're taught that a coffee's flavor is directly related to its age. Let's re-examine the idea of freshness in coffee and our responsibility to old or aged-out coffees.
by Brit Alexandria | April 18, 2022

Turkish Coffee Revisited

Although dozens of nationalities claim a coffee culture centered around a cezve or ibrik, the concentrated, unfiltered brew is perhaps best known as Turkish coffee, and a growing number of specialty coffee professionals are…
by Michael Butterworth | December 7, 2020

Make Your Season Merry & Bright

While this year's holiday season may look different, the joy of giving lives on. Here, we've curated a selection of products for the coffee or tea lover in your life (or yourself!). From subscription…
by Fresh Cup Staff | November 30, 2020

Coffee Fest To Go

Coffee Fest is hosting a second session of Coffee Fest To Go, a virtual event on October 21 and October 22.
by Fresh Cup Staff | September 30, 2020