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.
The New Coffee Cocktails of 2024
There's more to coffee cocktails than espresso martinis. Here are the coffee drinks to look for in 2024.
Welcoming Home Baristas Into Coffee: “It’s On Us, The Professionals”
More and more folks are finding a passion for coffee through swipes and likes, but who is the home barista? How can roasters and cafes welcome them into the larger coffee community?
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.