Recreating Holiday Cheer
How Café Owners Are Seizing on Seasonal Trends in Light of COVID-19
All posts by Susan Johnston Taylor
Happy Lucky’s Teahouse Embraces Virtual Tastings
About 10 days after closing their doors to the public back in March, Happy Lucky’s Teahouse decided to create YouTube videos emulating the in-store tasting experience.
Beverages On Tap
As more coffee shops acquire coffee-on-tap systems, some are moving beyond nitro cold brew to include tea, kombucha, and other beverages on tap.
Hosting In-House Events
Bring more customers through your door while also serving the community and local economy.
More Than Mugs
A look at three different approaches to merchandising for coffee and tea shops around the world.
Taiwan’s Influence on Tea Trends
First, it was boba tea, a milk tea served with tapioca pearls. Then came cheese tea, a tea drink topped with a fluffy concoction of condensed milk and cheese foam or cheese cream. But why does Taiwan have such an influence on beverage trends? And what’s the next big one?
Build Your Case
Grab-and-go products can increase the average customer purchase without holding up the line or tying up your baristas.
Night Light, Night Bright
How a Texas coffee roaster brewed a festive holiday tradition
Smoothie Operators
Cafés create fruit food and drinks—like smoothie bowls—for the healthful crowd
All Eyes on Chai
Coffeehouses are adding this popular Indian tea and spice blend to complement coffee offerings. From user-friendly pre-made mixes to custom-crafted blends and concentrates, the chai’s the limit.