Former Cart Owner Launches Virtual Summit for Coffee Businesses
Coffee Business Connection, a new events company, will host its first formal event, called CBC Live, on January 2-3, 2026. The two-day online event brings together over 16 industry speakers to address the practical…
Here’s How To Get Professional-Grade Coffee Out of Your Home Espresso Machine
In this series, Ruth Easley gives coffee lovers essential tips on purchasing a traditional home espresso machines—and getting the most out of them.
Superautomatic Espresso Machines Have Come Far in the Last Decade—Here’s How
Superautomatic espresso machines were once dismissed, but advances in the technology have helped them bring consistency and craft to cafes.
Live Session: Modern Tech Stacks for Growing Roasters and Coffee Shops
Today, coffee shops and roasters have many tools and tech options they can choose from to run their businesses. Almost too many. From point-of-sale providers, loyalty systems, and task trackers to inventory managers, roasting…
The Fresh Cup 2025 Coffee Gift Guide
Fresh Cup’s joyful 2025 coffee gift guide is full of standout brewers, sleek gear, and other team-approved picks for professionals and at-home baristas alike.
Five Innovations From HostMilano That Show Where Coffee Is Heading
The biennial trade show has traditionally showcased new coffee product launches. This year’s event demonstrated how smart design, connectivity, and precision are redefining what it means to serve coffee in 2025.
For the First Time in a Decade, La Marzocco’s Out of the Box 2025 Soars to New Heights
Returning after a decade of dormancy, La Marzocco’s Out of the Box event, held last week during HostMilano, featured new equipment, critical conversations, and a late-night rager.
Roastery Breakdown: Afterglow Coffee Cooperative in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond’s Afterglow Coffee Cooperative, which operates in a shared cafe and roastery space, is making waves with its revolutionary worker-owner structure.
It’s Autumn, but Cold Coffee Is Here To Stay
This article is sponsored by our partner, UPOURIA. At June Coffee Roasters, cold beverages, from iced lattes to matchas, are menu mainstays. “I’d like to think our lineup has everything for everyone,” writes owner Jimmy…
Matthew Evilsizor Has a Systematic Approach To Buying Espresso Machines
Coffee consultant Matthew Evilsizor breaks down his philosophy behind choosing commercial espresso machines for clients.