Fresh Cup: Coffee Industry Stories and Insights

The Alternate Universe of Melissa Stinson’s Everybody’s Busy

To call Everybody’s Busy a coffee shop is underselling it. Owner Melissa Stinson curates coffee experiences out of a warehouse in Chicago and invites people to sit and stay awhile. 
by Lydia Stolper | May 24, 2024

Latest Stories

What Does Experimental Processing Mean for Farmers?

Experimental coffee processing methods are becoming increasingly popular in the specialty coffee world. But what does it mean for farmers to engage with the potential—and risk—of these methods?
by Veronica Blaine | May 22, 2024

Coffee News Club: Week of May 20th

More celebrity coffee brands?!? Plus reinventing the wheel (or coffee shop) and science prevents coffee staining your teeth.
by Fionn Pooler | May 20, 2024

In Colombia, Making Coffee Viable for Young Producers

The average age of coffee farmers in Colombia is 55. But there’s a thriving community of producers and changemakers making coffee viable and exciting for the next generation. 
by Nick Castellano | May 17, 2024

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Retail & Commerce Articles

We Went to De-escalation Training: Here’s Everything We Learned

Waste No Beans: A Demand Planning Guide for Roasters

How to Create Career Pathways in Your Cafe

Branded Coffee Cups: 11 Examples Of Cups We Love 

Five Places, Five Operating Hours

The Magic and Skill of Building a Holiday Blend

Trending Articles

What is Cascara? An Overview of Coffee Cherry Tea

by Brenna Ciummo | May 20, 2014

Experts Share Emerging Coffee Industry Trends Of 2024

by Garrett Oden | March 29, 2024

Three Cafe Owners Share Their Top Metrics for Growth

by Haley Greene | September 6, 2023

Coffee News Club: Week of April 29th

by Fionn Pooler | April 29, 2024

Resource Library

Opening and Closing Checklists

An editable template for opening and closing checklists designed for coffee shops.

Employee Handbook Template for Coffee Shops

A guided template for an employee handbook for coffee shops.

Coffee & Tea Articles

Tapping the Potential of Tisanes and Herbal Teas in India

The Power, Magic, and Wonder of House-made Syrups 

Decaf Coffee, But Make It Specialty

From Hourly to Salary: Laila Ghambari on Growing a (Financially Upward) Career in Coffee

Five Places, Five Signature Drinks

Just Add Water: The Potential and Possibility of Coffee Concentrates

Origin & Trade Articles

How Regenerative Agriculture Changed the Lives of Two Colombian Coffee Producers 

Across Colombia, producers are adapting and implementing new models for producing coffee—here’s how two producers used regenerative agriculture to improve their farms.
by Nick Castellano | May 1, 2024

The Accidental Coffee Farmer

When respected coffee farmer Andres Magaña Ortiz was deported after living in Hawaii for 30 years, his daughter Victoria had no choice but to take over.
by Fionn Pooler | March 13, 2024

‘Enjoyed by Those Who Grow It’: Wangeci Gitata-Kiriga And Kenya’s Coffee-Drinking Revolution

Kenya produces some of the world’s best coffees, but consumption within the country remains low. Wangeci Gitata-Kiriga of Revolutionary Coffee wants to change that.
by Fionn Pooler | March 1, 2024

Industry Articles

Roastery Breakdown: Black and White Coffee Roasters in Raleigh, North Carolina

Teamwork and staff wellbeing guide roastery decisions at the ever-growing Black and White Coffee in Raleigh. 
by Brit Alexandria | May 8, 2024

More Roasters Are Launching RTD Coffees—Here’s How The Economics Work Out

Consumers increasingly turn to ready-to-drink coffee. How can independent coffee roasters enter this exploding market?
by Haley Greene | April 24, 2024

Four Key Takeaways From The SCA’s Value Distribution Survey Results

The SCA report, which surveyed hundreds of actors across the supply stream, reveals how the industry perceives value distribution.
by Ashley Rodriguez | March 28, 2024