Sip of Hope Coffee Bar

Chicago's Sip of Hope gives 100 percent of proceeds to Hope for the Day. The mission: to break the silence that surrounds mental health issues.
by Carrie Pallardy | September 4, 2018

The Last Plastic Straw: Backlot Coffee

Backlot Coffee switched from plastic straws to paper and stainless steel straws, and created a slew of new sustainable packaging merchandising opportunities.
by Robin Roenker | August 28, 2018

Budding Partnership in Canada

With legal cannabis on the horizon nationally, Canada’s second largest coffee retailer, Second Cup plans to transform some of its cafés into cannabis dispensaries.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 21, 2018

Shrubs

Modern mixologists are rediscovering shrubs and their ability to create exciting sodas, cocktails, and other caffeine-free concoctions.
by S. Michal Bennett | August 20, 2018

All Eyes on Chai

Coffeehouses are adding this popular Indian tea and spice blend to complement coffee offerings. From user-friendly pre-made mixes to custom-crafted blends and concentrates, the chai's the limit.
by Susan Johnston Taylor | August 7, 2018

Fresh Cup Field Test: Gaviña Coffee, Proud Espresso Partner

Gaviña Coffee has been proudly serving quality coffee in the Los Angeles area since 1967.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 1, 2018

Fresh Cup Field Test: DaVinci Gourmet Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

Profit with Rich, Flavorful Cold Brew without Time-Consuming Prep
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 1, 2018

Water: Nature Versus Tech

Water for coffee and tea can now be tuned to the ideal conditions for improving taste while reducing environmental impact.
by Peter Szymczak | July 31, 2018

New Life for Decaf

Gone are the days when decaf meant dead flavors in the cup. These decaf advocates are proving that coffee sans caffeine can be delicious indeed.
by Michael Butterworth | July 24, 2018

The Handyman of Hedone

Passion for coffee drives Dragos Manciu of Hedone Cafe, Romania’s first and only maker of espresso machines.
by Dan Petrisor | July 3, 2018