Frameworks for Using AI in Coffee Shops with Melissa Villanueva of Brewpoint Coffee

On the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Melissa Villanueva shares how she strategically uses AI tools while preserving the humanity of her business.
by Garrett Oden | April 24, 2025

Tech Is Changing Sourcing for Roasters With Kat Melheim of Algrano

On the latest episode of the Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Kat Melheim explains how digital platforms like Algrano enable direct producer-roaster relationships—and shift how specialty coffee moves through the supply chain.
by Garrett Oden | April 9, 2025

Surviving Coffee Price Chaos as a ‘Wartime CEO’ With Anne Djerai of Metropolis Coffee

On the new episode of Fresh Cup’s Coffee Think Tank Podcast, Metropolis Coffee CEO Anne Djerai discusses how coffee business owners can rethink profitability—and keep their cool—amidst rising coffee prices.
by Garrett Oden | April 2, 2025

How To Design a Profitable Coffee Shop Subscription with Patrick and Krystal Burns of Palace Coffee Co.

Developing subscriptions for in-person coffee shops can be hard. Hear how Palace Coffee Co.’s founders built theirs on the inaugural episode of Fresh Cup’s Coffee Think Tank Podcast
by Garrett Oden | March 25, 2025