Historical Preservation: Bares Notables Capture the Spirit of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is home to a number of ornate cafés called bares notables. In every bares notables, you'll find a piece of Argentine history.
Composting For All: How One Local Organization Made Reusing Spent Coffee Grounds Simple
Austin's Compost Coalition brings new life to spent coffee grounds and provides a blueprint for composting in your neighborhood.
Fueled By a Coffee Cup: Fluid Coop SF is a Space for and by Queer and Trans People
Built by trans people, Fluid is a cooperative cafe intentionally made for San Francisco's queer community.
For the Love of Levers
Although most coffee shops elect to use modern espresso machines, some opt for an old-school approach to crafting the perfect beverage.
Beyond Iced: On The Variety, Flexibility, and Excitement of Cold Brew Tea
On the heels of cold brew coffee, cold brew tea takes its place in the market.
A Library of Flavor: Using Tea as an Ingredient in Cooking
Tea is more than a beverage: Karl Holl at Smith Tea shares how he uses tea to flavor and enhance sweet and savory dishes.
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.
Smooth Sippers v. Face Melters: Balancing Strength & Flavor in Cold Brew
The debate rages on: should cold brew taste balanced or melt your face off?
Beyond Earl Grey: Tea Wisdom from Three AAPI-Owned Importers
The past decade has seen a newer crop of quality-minded tea importers and vendors: here are three you need to know.
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.