The 2022 Fresh Cup Gift Guide
We asked our global team of writers, editors, and designers to suggest some of their go-to gifts this holiday season.
Who Is Canned Cold Brew For?
Ready-to-drink (RTD) or canned beverages have exploded in popularity, and the coffee industry hasn’t been exempt from this trend.
A New Kind of Mocha: On Specialty Chocolate Producers
The same care and craft that's transformed specialty coffee has also changed the way we make and consume chocolate—and how we drink our mochas.
Waste No More: Cleaning Up After Coffee
From pulp to grounds to chaff, here's how to use the byproducts of coffee.
Does Tamping Matter?
Tamping is a personal, essential part of making coffee—or is it? We find out.
Can Lasers Change The Way We Make Cold Brew?
Lasers are objectively awesome. But they might also help us make cold brew in a zap.
Please Push No More: New Wave Tampers
A new crop of tampers is changing how baristas make espresso.
Coffee Basics: Understanding Extraction Variables
Using water to extract the parts of the coffee seed that we want to drink.
For The Love of Decaf: A Glimpse Into the Rise of Decaffeinated Specialty Coffee
People have consumed coffee for its stimulating effect since the beginning. Legend has it that Kaldi, a goat herder in Ethiopia, discovered coffee cherries when he noticed how energetic his goats were after eating…
Managing Multiple Water Sources: Why The Water You Use To Brew Matters
Creating consistency across regional water differences.