A gift guide for coffee lovers of every kind, from aesthetic-focused drinkers to detail-obsessed dial-in enthusiasts.
December 9, 2025
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5
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Trends & News
Level Up: Coffee Education Event
Raise the Bar launches “Level Up,” expanding equitable education and growth opportunities within the specialty coffee industry.
July 21, 2025
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9
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Trends & News
The Art of Italian Coffee Culture: A Ritual of Taste, Time, and Tradition
Exploring how specialty coffee culture shapes cafés as places for connection, creativity, and everyday ritual.
June 5, 2025
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3
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Trends & News
Inside the Most Instagrammable Coffee Shops
How coffee shops evolved into modern third places, blending hospitality, design, and community beyond caffeine.
June 2, 2025
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3
min read
Trends & News
From Cold Brew to Couture: The Coffee Trends Defining Summer
Summer drink trends show how coffee shops are pushing creativity beyond classic cold brew offerings.
June 2, 2025
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3
min read
Trends & News
Beyond the Flat White: Australia’s Quiet Influence on Global Café Culture
Why Starbucks failed in Australia; and what coffee operators can learn from the misstep.
May 29, 2025
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3
min read
Trends & News
Is Your Coffee Shop Future Proof?
The cost of falling behind. Between rising costs of goods, unpredictable labor shortages, and the increasingly competitive landscape of third-wave coffee...
April 23, 2025
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3
min read
Trends & News
Why Coffee Shops Are the New Coworking Spaces
How remote and hybrid work changed where people work; and why coffee shops play a growing role.
April 8, 2025
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4
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Trends & News
The Psychology of Café Menus: How Design Shapes What We Order
Why thoughtful menu design influences customer decisions and drives coffee shop profitability.
