
October 2009
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The October issue of Fresh Cup breaks down the bevy of cleaning products available to coffee and tea retailers, takes a peek inside some of the coolest (and quirkiest) themed coffeehouses across the country, shines some light on cafés bucking the recession trend and offers all the insight and industry news you need to succeed. Plus, check out the magazine's first round of web-only feature stories, available only at freshcup.com.
Features

WEB-ONLY FEATURE: Positive Production
Latest Coffee Kids projects target food security and more
By Chris Ryan

WEB-ONLY FEATURE: Catching Up With KISS Coffeehouse
Former Café Crossroads subject has become master of merchandising
By Dan Leif
Departments
CAFÉ FINANCE: Tackling gross margin and beverage costing
by Chris Legler
NINE BARS: Breaking down the 15 minutes of barista competition
by Ryan Willbur
ROASTERS REALM: How to win trust—and dollars—from online customers
by Adam S. Palmer
THE WHOLE LEAF: The evolution of the teapot
by Chris Cason
