Why Are So Many Cafes Adding Energy Mix-Ins To Their Menu?
Energy drinks and add-ins are taking the coffee industry by storm. Beyond the caffeine boost, why are customers seeking out extra energy?
We Take Care of Each Other: How Epoch Makes Space for Austin’s LGBTQIA+ Community
Attacks against the LGBTQIA+ community are on the rise—coffee shop owner Randi Hensley turned her cafe into a safe space not just for her customers, but her employees.
The Prototype of All Desire: How Processing Can Increase—and Improve—Sweetness in Robusta
Sweetness in coffee is often a marker of quality, but it's often ignored when talking about Robusta. But small changes at the farm level can be the key to finding more sweetness in Robusta.
Latte Art and Alternative Milks: The Good, The Bad, and the Tasty
Milk steaming is a hard-earned skill; alternative milks don't make this task easier. But with a few tips, you can easily toggle from oat to soy to almond.
Perfect Harmony: How Pastry Chefs Choose Coffee for Tiramisù
Tiramisù is a decadent dessert made with ladyfingers, whipped mascarpone, and coffee, but finding the right coffee to use for the dessert can be a daunting—yet delicious—challenge.
We’re All Coffee Geeks Here — Michael Craig of Creature Coffee Brings Specialty Coffee Directly to the People
Michael Craig of Creature Coffee in Austin, Texas, goes from borrowing coffee equipment to running a fleet of custom coffee bars, bringing specialty coffee from office buildings to wedding receptions.
Hospitality Online and In-Person: A Conversation with Aaron Fender of Portrait Coffee
Aaron Fender, CEO and co-founder of Portrait Coffee in Atlanta discusses roasting during the pandemic, digital hospitality, and how community extends beyond physical spaces.
Five Places, Five Fall Drinks
From cozy chai to spiced lattes, five coffee shop owners share some of the biggest hits on their fall menu.
When Coffee Becomes Art
Coffee does more than keep artists awake—coffee itself has been immortalized in art, serving as the subject of paintings, sculptures, and roadside attractions.
A Peek Into Denmark’s Specialty Coffee Evolution
Today, Denmark is internationally recognized for its innovative specialty coffee scene. Fifteen years ago, it was just getting started.