Roastery Breakdown: Orgullo Coffee in Austin, Texas

Marco Fuentes and Brigid Shaw of Orgullo Coffee took their dream of roasting coffee to the next level through Rising Tide, a co-roasting facility and educational hub.
by Miranda Haney | March 20, 2024

Welcoming Home Baristas Into Coffee: “It’s On Us, The Professionals”

More and more folks are finding a passion for coffee through swipes and likes, but who is the home barista? How can roasters and cafes welcome them into the larger coffee community?
by Miranda Haney | January 12, 2024

Seven Tips For Spring Drinks in 2023

Embrace spring with drinks inspired by the season.
by Miranda Haney | April 21, 2023

How to Capture the Perfect Coffee Photo

Many people's first interactions with a café are visual—and you don't have to be a photographer to take photos that define your brand and attract customers.
by Miranda Haney | April 14, 2023

Barflow Breakdown: Proud Mary Coffee

Australian coffee roaster Proud Mary opened their second Austin, Texas-based location in the fall of 2022. Check out what goes on behind the scenes at this cutting-edge cafe.
by Miranda Haney | February 22, 2023

Usher In The Era of Plant Milks: New Rules Expand Milk Options for Barista Competitors

In one of its most significant changes to competition rules ever, the Specialty Coffee Association will allow baristas to use plant milks.
by Miranda Haney | January 6, 2023

How To Train Efficiency Effectively

Efficiency is an elusive skill, but necessary to the wellbeing of any cafe. The following six tips will help you train baristas to be as efficient as possible.
by Miranda Haney | December 23, 2022

Training For Efficiency Starts From the Ground Up

Efficiency is the main ingredient to a thriving cafe—yet also one of the most challenging concepts to teach. Here’s how to start incorporating efficient practices and teaching them to your staff. 
by Miranda Haney | October 26, 2022