Why These Coffee Businesses Are Replacing Espresso With Cold Brew

Espresso has long dominated coffee business menus. Now as coffee carts and concept shops take hold, cold brew is stealing the spotlight.
by Anne Mercer | October 2, 2026

Mochas Around the World: How Cafes Are Fusing Global Ingredients Into the Classic Drink

From habanero to hojicha, coffee shops are reworking the classic coffee-plus-chocolate pairing by layering on flavors from around the world.
by Garrett Oden | September 29, 2026

Don’t Sleep On These Tea Lattes (Hint: it’s Not Matcha)

Matcha has brought plenty of attention to the tea latte category—but it’s far from the only one customers are ordering. According to coffee shop owners, these are the tea lattes to look out for.
by Haley Greene | September 18, 2026

The New Current Coffee Summit Brings Forward-Thinkers Together to Learn and Experiment

The inaugural Current Coffee Summit brings coffee leaders face-to-face with the science, equipment, and ideas reshaping coffee—September 29–30 in St. Louis.
by Garrett Oden | September 16, 2026

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

The Path to 300+ Locations and the Yemeni Coffee Boom With Hamzah Nasser of Haraz Coffee

From the Coffee Think Tank Podcast: Hamzah Nasser, CEO of Haraz Coffee, talks explosive growth, expanding beyond Yemeni drinks, and going global.
by Garrett Oden | August 7, 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

Brand Breakdown: Medici Coffee Roasters in Austin, Texas Wants to Be a Timeless—Not A Trendy—Brand

How Michael Vaclav built an established, six-location coffee brand to be more timeless than trendy, relationship-forward by design, and approachable to all.
by Garrett Oden | July 1, 2026

Coffee Tech Stacks: Mnemonic Coffee Wants To Use As Little Tech As Possible

Using tech tools doesn’t always equal growth or greater efficiency. Mnemonic in San Diego makes the case for cutting back and investing in the customer experience instead.
by Garrett Oden | June 24, 2026

How Cafes Are Using Cold Brew To Drive Sales in 2026

Cold brew can be a major revenue-driver in coffee shops. See how four cafes are using it to build menus, improve workflows, and keep customers engaged.
by Haley Greene | May 27, 2026