Three Ways Automation Can Benefit Your Cafe (And How to Get Started)
Automation can help cafes improve efficiency, quality, and service without losing the quintessential craft. Learn how your shop can strike this balance.
The Fresh Cup Gift Guide 2023
What should you give the coffee lover in your life? Here’s a curated list of coffee goodies from our team of Fresh Cup contributors.
We Asked 3 Cafe Managers for Their Must-Have Work Tools—Here’s What They Said
Hear from three seasoned cafe operators as they reveal their favorite work tools, from software to brewing equipment, for effective cafe management.
The Austin Coffee Festival Delights Again
The second-annual Austin Coffee Festival brought together roasters and other coffee-adjacent businesses to show off their products, innovative new ideas, and, of course, coffee to consumers and caffeine connoisseurs alike. The event took place…
Fresh Reads: A Conversation With Jessica Easto of “How to Taste Coffee”
Jessica Easto's new book, "How to Taste Coffee," breaks down the art of tasting and makes the case for why the mouth might be the coolest body part.
Survey Results: Six Recurring Themes On Coffee Business Owner Challenges
We surveyed owners of coffee shops and coffee roasting companies to understand what the highest-paid in our industry have in common.
Survey Results: What Do The Highest-Paid Coffee Business Owners Have In Common?
We surveyed owners of coffee shops and coffee roasting companies to understand what the highest-paid in our industry have in common.
What’s Up With Cold Foam?
Cold foam has found its way on nearly every specialty coffee menu. But is cold foam simply a fad, or is it indicative of a much larger shift in how we drink coffee?
Is Electric Roasting Here to Stay?
Electric coffee roasters have made a splash in the specialty coffee industry thanks to their lower carbon footprint and easy-to-use interfaces. But are they a passing trend, or do they offer a novel, potentially…
Op-ed: How Can We Grow Coffee’s Middle Class when Farmers and Baristas are Underpaid?
If we imagine a future where coffee remains viable, then we must work to ensure that all participants earn livable wages and grow the industry’s middle class.