Ancient Teas, Modern Digs

The serenity of tea ceremony and its exceptional counter balance to the fast-paced nature of life in Los Angeles is the guiding principle behind Steep LA.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 21, 2019

Integrating an Ideology

Across the country, many independent coffee and tea shops have embraced sustainability as part of their intrinsic brand. It’s a way of signaling to buyers, partners, and customers that they’re motivated by more than…
by Robin Roenker | August 21, 2019

Update SPoTted

Roughly one month later, SPoT Coffee employees are one step closer to unionizing.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 14, 2019

Achievement Unlocked: Custom Retro Arcade Espresso Machine

An interview with Kelly Stombaugh, artist and roaster, on how she transformed a Synesso MVP into the retro arcade machine of her childhood dreams.
by Jordan Johnson | August 14, 2019

Final Words from Founder of India’s Largest Café Chain Point to Business Troubles

V.G. Siddhartha focused on building a business to create income and opportunities for his countrymen.
by Fresh Cup Staff | August 7, 2019

Registration is Now Open for Coffee Roasters Guild Camp 2019

Roasters, pack your bags, spoons, and beret: This year’s Coffee Roasters Guild Camp is scheduled to take place in Annecy, France, September 30– October 3.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 31, 2019

UC Davis Coffee Center Hires First Full-Time Staff Member

The UC Davis Coffee Center recently announced the hire of its first full-time staff member, Juliet Han.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 24, 2019

Ally Coffee Expands Learning Opportunities

With the intention of making coffee learning relevant, valuable, accessible, and current for everyone in the industry, green coffee company Ally Coffee has expanded its learning opportunities to the global community of coffee professionals.
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 24, 2019

An Optimistic Endeavor for Undercurrent Coffee

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Undercurrent Coffee is set to open its second location on Thursday, August 1, in the city’s new Optimist Hall, called one of the biggest summer restaurant openings in the country by…
by Fresh Cup Staff | July 24, 2019

Can Your Café Go Zero Waste?

Coffee shops hand out an estimated 250 billion paper cups every year, which go straight to landfills. Even the cups that say they’re recyclable on the packaging are misleading, because the infrastructure to recycle…
by Jordan Johnson | July 24, 2019