New Product: The Franke Coffee Systems Mytico Due Goes Hard On Espresso Innovation With A Classic Italian Aesthetic

Automation meets the theater of craft espresso-making in the new Franke Coffee Systemsā€™ Mytico Due. Hereā€™s how the new automatic espresso machine works.
by Garrett Oden | April 12, 2024

New Product: Latte Art Factoryā€™s Smart Cafe Milk Frother Comes To The United States

Milk foaming goes automated, and the Latte Art Factory milk foamer, with its revolutionary technology, is leading the way. Hereā€™s how it works.
by Garrett Oden | April 3, 2024

Roastery Breakdown: Orgullo Coffee in Austin, Texas

Marco Fuentes and Brigid Shaw of Orgullo Coffee took their dream of roasting coffee to the next level through Rising Tide, a co-roasting facility and educational hub.
by Miranda Haney | March 20, 2024

New Product: Moninā€™s 2024 Flavor of the Year is Ubeā€“With a Twist

Demand for ube is skyrocketing, and Moninā€™s new Ube Syrup is here just in time. Hereā€™s what makes Monin's Ube Syrup unique and how to use it on your menu.
by Garrett Oden | February 28, 2024

Roastery Breakdown: Nirvana Soul Coffee in San Jose, California

Most roastery warehouses are sparse and industrial-looking, but Nirvana Soul embraces vibrancy in their easy-to-navigate (and open to the public) roasting facility.
by Ashley Rodriguez | February 23, 2024

Introducing The Roastery Breakdown Series, Presented By Loring

Coffee roasting is rarely straightforward. Along with ensuring coffee quality standards, roasters have to navigate new challenges daily, from ever-evolving evolving technologies to changing regulations to greater demands for sustainable solutions.  But if roasters…
by Garrett Oden | February 21, 2024

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.
by Zoe Stanley-Foreman | January 19, 2024

Why Are So Many Cafes Adding Energy Mix-Ins To Their Menu?

Energy drinks and add-ins are taking the coffee industry by storm. Beyond the caffeine boost, why are customers seeking out extra energy?
by Anne Mercer | January 10, 2024

Branded Coffee Cups: 11 Examples Of Cups We LoveĀ 

Branded coffee cups help create brand recognition and attract new customers, but what does it take to make a cup truly stand out?
by Anne Mercer | December 22, 2023

Latte Art and Alternative Milks: The Good, The Bad, and the Tasty

Milk steaming is a hard-earned skill; alternative milks don't make this task easier. But with a few tips, you can easily toggle from oat to soy to almond.
by Zoe Stanley-Foreman | December 13, 2023