Fresh Cup: Coffee Industry Stories and Insights

Behind the Headlines: Science Says Morning Is the Best Time To Drink Coffee. What Do the Pros Think?

Results from a new study show that drinking coffee in the morning can benefit cardiovascular health. But what do the pros have to say about their favorite time to drink coffee?
by Amber Gibson | February 5, 2025

Latest Stories

Coffee News Club: Week of February 3rd

Click to read why Blue Bottle baristas walked out of work for exactly seven minutes and 59 seconds. That and more: here’s the coffee news for the week.
by Fionn Pooler | February 3, 2025

Roastery Breakdown: Café con Jiribilla in Mexico City, Mexico

Café con Jiribilla in Mexico City makes use of small spaces and practical tools, all while focusing on sourcing single-origin coffees from Mexico.
by Ashley Rodriguez | January 31, 2025

The Worker-Owned Coffee Cooperatives of Baltimore

Worker cooperatives are growing in popularity across the United States, and nowhere is this more apparent than in Charm City. Could worker-owned cafes offer a model for the coffee industry of the future?
by Fionn Pooler | January 29, 2025

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Retail & Commerce

How Three Coffee Shops Tackle Inventory Management

Punch Cards, Points, and Perks: Which Coffee Loyalty Programs Work Best?

Designing for the Future: The Evolution of Coffee Shop Packaging

How To Find: An Espresso Machine Technician

Surviving a Sales Slump 

Roastery Breakdown: Alma Coffee in Canton, Georgia

Industry Reports

Beyond the Headlines: Has Starbucks Killed the Cortado?

Starbucks recently announced it will add a cortado to its menu, but in a size that varies from established industry norms. We asked coffee shop owners to weigh in on the news—and whether it…
by Amber Gibson | January 24, 2025

The Mocktail Movement Comes to Coffee Shops

More people are opting for low and no alcohol drinks, and with the right tools, coffee shops can welcome a whole new crowd of mocktail enthusiasts.
by Garrett Oden | January 22, 2025

Canned Coffee Was Big in 2024—Here’s How Specialty Roasters Can Profit in 2025

Canned coffee beverages already dominate grocery shelves, and the category is still growing. Here’s how specialty roasters can get in on the RTD action.
by Amber Gibson | January 15, 2025

Resource Library

The Coffee Shop Operations Micro-Guide

In this era of efficiency, mastering back-end operations for coffee shops is critical. Get this resource to protect your profits.

The Coffee Shop To Micro-Roaster Starter Guide

A guide to expanding from coffee shop to micro-roaster, plus a roasting profitability calculator.

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Coffee & Tea Articles

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