New Product: ColdPerk’s Commissary 70 Can Make 28 Gallons of Espresso-Strength Concentrate in Two Hours

This article is sponsored by our partner, ColdPerk. Demand for cold coffee shows no signs of slowing. Cafes are selling more cold drinks than hot coffee, the RTD aisle keeps growing with more canned and…
by Garrett Oden | August 14, 2026

Soon, You May Be Able to Roast Coffee With Solar Energy Stored in Rocks

Solar power could be a game-changer for coffee roasting—if it can be harnessed. A project is trying to do just that.
by Fionn Pooler | August 11, 2026

New Product: WMF’s Two New Machines Help Roasters Crack the Office and Workplace Market

More and more roasters are looking to supply offices, hotels, and workplaces with coffee. WMF's two new compact superautomatics are made to close that gap.
by Garrett Oden | July 31, 2026

New Product: Monin’s 2026 Flavor of the Year is ‘Swavory’ Toasted Coconut

Sweet-and-savory flavors are trending in 2026, according to Monin’s data. The brand’s new Toasted Coconut syrup was designed to meet that emerging demand.
by Garrett Oden | May 15, 2026

Bluewater Group Helps Cafes Perfect Their Water With Café Station 1

Coffee is 98% water, which means cafes should consider dialing in their water the same way they do their grind settings. Bluewater Group’s new Café Station 1 makes that process easy.
by Garrett Oden | April 29, 2026

With A 50-Cup Minimum, LogoCup Makes Custom Cups Doable For Any Occasion

Custom cups typically require bulk orders in the thousands. LogoCup’s new minimum order starts at just 50, however, making branded cups accessible to cafes of all sizes and budgets.
by Garrett Oden | March 27, 2026

Nani Sweets Brings Certified Gluten-Free Cookie and Cake Options to Cafes

This article is sponsored by our partner, Nani Sweets. In the United States, demand for gluten-free pastries and treats is continuing to climb—so much so that Starbucks recently announced plans to roll out a…
by Garrett Oden | February 18, 2026

ColdPerk’s Café 2 Brewer Brings Espresso-Strength Concentrate to Cafes in Minutes

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…
by Garrett Oden | January 30, 2026

New Product: Coffee Culture Travel Wants To Take You to Antigua, Guatemala

After two decades of coffee education in Portland, Matt Milletto built an origin travel program rooted in relationships and responsible tourism.
by Garrett Oden | January 7, 2026

New Product: Texas Coffee School’s Operations Master Class Helps Coffee Shop Owners Escape the Daily Grind

Many coffee shop owners work in their business instead of on it. Texas Coffee School’s new one-day Operations Master Class wants to change that.
by Garrett Oden | October 1, 2025