The 10 Most-Read Fresh Cup Articles of 2024
The numbers don’t lie—here’s a list of Fresh Cup’s most popular articles from 2024, according to our readers.
Latest Stories
Steeping Sweetness: Milk Brew Provides a Fun Take on Cold Coffee
You’ve heard of cold brew. But what about milk brew? A common technique in coffee shops in Japan, more shops are trying steeping ground coffee beans in milk instead of the more typical cold…
Why the New Coffee Brewing Control Chart is a Big Deal
The Specialty Coffee Association just announced updates to the Coffee Brewing Control Chart, a document that has defined the perfect cup of coffee for nearly seven decades. What does it mean to bring those…
Coffee News Club: Week of December 16th
Click to find out which has more caffeine: light or dark roasted coffee. That and more — here’s the news for the week of December 16th.
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Must-Reads From The Coffee Shop Handbook
Retail & Commerce
Industry Reports
Behind the Headlines: Is Starbucks Writing Names on Cups Again Sweet or Silly?
Starbucks’ announced they’ll return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups. We interview shop owners and ask: is writing names on cups silly or a way to build connection with customers?
Fresh Cup’s 2024 Coffee Gift Guide
Wondering what to get your favorite caffeine tinkerer, latte sipper, or espresso slinger this holiday season? We’ve sourced 2024 coffee gift recommendations from our team of experts.
In Pursuit of Sustainable, Allergy-Inclusive Packaging
Some cafes are turning to biodegradable and edible packaging as a way to reduce waste. But many of these items contain major allergens—here’s what you need to know to keep patrons safe.
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.
