How Ghirardelli Made Classic Flavors Feel New Again In Their World of Coffee Drink Flights

Chocolate is ubiquitous on coffee menus, but Ghirardelli shows how to create innovative specialty beverages that feel fresh through unique flavor pairings that’ll keep coffee lovers engaged.
by Garrett Oden | May 6, 2026

Making Room for More Than Coffee: How Non-Caffeinated Drinks Found a Place in Cafes

Espresso still leads, but non-caffeinated drinks are showing up in coffee shops more often. Here’s how two cafes are building intentional menus that meet customers where they are.
by Haley Greene | August 1, 2025

How To Create a Summer Drink Menu That Beats the Heat—and Rising Retail Costs

From strawberry matcha to citrus-led coffee mocktails, there are many ways for cafes to leverage seasonal trends into new revenue. Partnering with a premium ingredient supplier is a good first step.
by Chloé Skye Weiser | July 30, 2025

Fruit’s Crashing the Coffee Party

We're calling it now: Fruit-flavored drinks will be this summer’s hottest coffee trend.
by Amber Gibson | May 30, 2025

The Specialty Espresso Martini is Here, Thanks to These Small-Batch Coffee Liqueurs

The popularity of the espresso martini has fueled another burgeoning market: coffee liqueur. Today, specialty roasters and distillers are increasingly working together to push the category forward.
by Amber Gibson | February 26, 2025

Steeping Sweetness: Milk Brew Provides a Fun Take on Cold Coffee

You’ve heard of cold brew. But what about milk brew? A common technique in coffee shops in Japan, more shops are trying steeping ground coffee beans in milk instead of the more typical cold…
by Amber Gibson | December 20, 2024

Five Places, Five Winter Drinks

Winter drinks are the highlight of the season — five coffee shop owners reveal the seasonal drinks their customers can't get enough of in 2024.
by Haley Greene | November 22, 2024

New Product: Oregon Fruit’s Shelf-Stable Pourable Fruit Puree Solves The Blender Problem

Oregon Fruit’s Shelf-Stable Pourable Fruit Puree offers cafes a vibrant alternative to using fresh fruit to make drinks. Here’s how it works.
by Garrett Oden | October 22, 2024

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.
by Haley Greene | March 6, 2024

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.
by Haley Greene | February 9, 2024