RJ Joseph

Most coffee businesses rely on social media—particularly Instagram—to communicate with customers. Here’s everything you need to know to be successful on the 'gram.

The name you choose for your coffee business might be the most important decision you make. How four business owners came up with theirs.

A cafe with great coffee? Awesome. A cafe with great coffee and excellent food? There’s truly nothing better—here’s how to build a standout grab-and-go food menu that meets the needs of your space.

Indianapolis-based roaster Shuv Coffee offers beans on a sliding scale basis—and encourages others to think of ways to make coffee accessible for all.

PSLs aren't the only way to celebrate the season: here are the flavors you need to ring in fall right from three coffee and beverage experts.

Our two-part series on inflation and coffee now turns to hourly coffee workers: many have been denied raises, taken on second jobs, and struggle to make ends meet.

It’s time to throw out the ‘if you have time to lean, you have time to clean’ mentality and let baristas take a seat.

Summer drinks are a fun way to celebrate the season that can bring in new customers and allow baristas to express their creativity.

Rising costs are forcing business owners to get creative with how they spend money and think about labor—all while preserving the integrity of their cafés.

Adding alcohol to your café lineup can expand menu offerings and give baristas a new toolkit to express their creativity. We talked to three shops about the ups and downs of serving alcohol in…