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.
The Alternate Universe of Melissa Stinson’s Everybody’s Busy
To call Everybody's Busy a coffee shop is underselling it. Owner Melissa Stinson curates coffee experiences out of a warehouse in Chicago and invites people to sit and stay awhile.
Tapping the Potential of Tisanes and Herbal Teas in India
In India, tea often means chai, but interest in herbal teas and tisanes is rising—and some tea suppliers are hoping to unlock and explore the potential of caffeine-free teas.
The Power, Magic, and Wonder of House-made Syrups
House-made syrups allow shops to harness creativity, provide patrons with singularly unique drinking experiences, and can be powerful tools to distinguish your space.
Decaf Coffee, But Make It Specialty
Decaf coffee has come a long way over the last one hundred years, but can it join the third wave?
From Hourly to Salary: Laila Ghambari on Growing a (Financially Upward) Career in Coffee
Barista, coffee champion, and now coffee consultant Laila Ghambari shares her secrets on building a self-sustaining career in coffee.
Five Places, Five Signature Drinks
From floral and fragrant lattes to s'mores-inspired treats, five coffee shops share the signature drinks that draw customers in and bring them back for more.
Just Add Water: The Potential and Possibility of Coffee Concentrates
Coffee concentrates offer more than a convenient way to make coffee on the go. Innovators across the industry are using concentrates to reach new customers and enter new markets.
What Our Kids Grow Up Around: How Renata Henderson and Bartholomew Jones Are Creating a Legacy Through Coffee
Renata Henderson and Bartholomew Jones of Cxffeeblack and the Anti Gentrification Coffee Club see coffee as a connector to their history and a way to create a lasting legacy for their kids and the…
Make Things Happen: How Coffee Shops Can Foster Creative and Collaborative Expression
Pursuing a dream or following a creative pathway can sometimes be isolating. These coffee shops encourage collaboration and community creativity while supporting local entrepreneurship.