Gear and Tech

This article is sponsored by our partner, ColdPerk. Cold brew coffee is extremely popular, but making it can be time-consuming. Cold brew generally takes hours—even a whole day—to make, either by steeping ground coffee…

Creature Coffee Co started as a single cart. Today, software helps its team operate 25+ coffee carts across multiple cities.

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 were once dismissed, but advances in the technology have helped them bring consistency and craft to cafes.

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…

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.

Richmond’s Afterglow Coffee Cooperative, which operates in a shared cafe and roastery space, is making waves with its revolutionary worker-owner structure.

Coffee consultant Matthew Evilsizor breaks down his philosophy behind choosing commercial espresso machines for clients.

Valor Coffee co-founder Riley Westbrook shares raw insights and recommendations for picking your next espresso machine.

Buying a commercial espresso machine? Espresso Machine Hub makes it easy to do your research.