First Weekend of CoffeeChamps Wraps in Knoxville

Competitors from around the country showed off their coffee smarts in the first regional qualifier of the US CoffeeChamps.
by Brian Helfrich | January 23, 2017

Do You Know Andy Sprenger?

Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters founder and championship-winning barista Andy Sprenger has been in specialty coffee for over a decade.
by Ellie Bradley | January 17, 2017

Navigating Dietary Restrictions in the Café

The gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, kosher, and paleo guide for adhering to dietary restrictions.
by Ellie Bradley | January 17, 2017

Allergy-Friendly Snacks

These healthy, allergy-friendly snacks are free from gluten, nuts, dairy, soy, fish, or other animal products.
by Chris Lucia | January 10, 2017

Alpine Modern

Alpine Modern—true to its name—is a sleek and streamlined café nestled in the mountain town of Boulder, Colorado.
by Ellie Bradley | January 9, 2017

Building a Company from the Ground Up—Part One

Modcup Coffee Co. launched by roaming the streets of Hoboken, New Jersey, in a 1969 Citroën H Van.
by Travas Clifton, Justin Hicks, and Ryan Foster | January 4, 2017

Collective Espresso: Cincinnati, Ohio

Tucked in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is Collective Espresso, a small café owned by two Ohio natives looking to expand the local coffee scene.
by Michael Butterworth | December 27, 2016

Costa Rica’s Café Culture Evolution

The quality of coffee consumed in Costa Rica is catching up to the diverse, flavorful coffees it exports as brewing methods and café culture evolve.
by Ketti Wilhelm | December 26, 2016

The Coffee Collective: Copenhagen

The Coffee Collective takes a unique approach to trade relationships with farmers.
by Elizabeth Chai | December 22, 2016

Green Coffee Sourcing for Micro-roasters

Micro-roasters are benefiting from innovations at the logistics level of the coffee supply chain.
by Michael Kaiser | December 21, 2016