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Key Factors to Consider Before Opening a Specialty Coffee Shop
Thinking of opening a coffee shop? Discover the 9 essential traits and skills every successful independent cafe owner needs, plus a self-assessment checklist.
2015 January Week 2 Specialty Coffee Bean Prices
Here’s the full list of specialty coffee bean prices from Coffee Workshop for the second week of January 2015. Need different beans or roast levels? Contact them directly.
How Banning WiFi Boosted This Cafe’s Sales by 10%
A Vermont bakery-cafe saw a 10% sales jump after cutting lunchtime WiFi for 3 hours—proof that less screen time means more customer connection.
How Starbucks Maximizes Profit by Managing Table Turnover
Starbucks boosts profitability not by being cozy, but by keeping turnover high—here’s how they do it and what indie cafés can learn.
The Secret CIA Starbucks That Doesn’t Serve Loyalty Points
Inside the CIA’s underground headquarters lies a covert Starbucks that bans rewards points and prints receipts as 'Store Number One.' Here's how it works.
10 Things to Know Before Opening a Specialty Coffee Shop
Before launching your coffee shop, learn the 10 essential lessons from real-world experience—staffing, suppliers, daily operations, and customer service.
Australian Cafe Discounts Coffee for Polite Customers
A NSW cafe in Australia offers cheaper coffee for polite requests—say 'please' and save up to $1 per order.
South Africa’s Truth Cafe Brings Steampunk Coffee to Life
Truth Cafe in Cape Town blends retro steampunk design with specialty coffee, featuring vintage machinery and an industrial-chic aesthetic.
Vienna’s Historic Coffeehouses: Where Culture Meets Coffee
Explore Vienna’s iconic coffee scene, from the origins of Melange to the timeless charm of historic cafés like Café Central.
How to Build and Manage a Specialty Coffee Shop Team
Learn how to hire, train, and manage your coffee shop team—from finding the right leader to training staff and maintaining operations.
Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Paris: Literary Cafés to Visit
Discover 'Les Deux Magots', a historic Left Bank café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, famed for hosting literary greats and hosting the 'Deux Magots Literary Prize'.
Cape Town’s Steam Punk Coffee Scene
Discover TRUTH Coffee Shop in Cape Town, a celebrated steam punk-themed café known for its vintage design and roasted coffee using antique equipment.
How Starbucks Reinvented Itself in 2014 with Six Bold Moves
In 2014, Starbucks launched mobile payments, alcohol service, a new premium brand R, and a flagship roastery—six moves that reshaped its brand beyond the cup.
Coffee Grinding: Principles Every Home Brewer Should Know
Learn why grinding coffee just before brewing matters, how grind size affects extraction, and how to store coffee properly for the best flavor.
Types of Coffee Roasting Equipment Explained
Learn the 3 main types of coffee roasters—direct-fire, semi-hot-air, and hot-air—and how they shape your coffee’s flavor.
Why Starbucks Succeeded in China: 5 Key Reasons
Starbucks opened over 570 stores in China within 20 years. Here are the five strategic reasons behind its unexpected success in a tea-drinking nation.
How Coffee Cup Material Affects Your Brew's Flavor
Discover how ceramic, porcelain, and bone china cups influence coffee temperature, aroma, and taste — and why bone china often delivers the best results.
2015 January First Week Specialty Coffee Bean Prices
Here are the specialty coffee bean prices from Coffee Workshop for the first week of January 2015. Contact them for other origins or roast profiles.
How Startup Coffee Shops Fuel Entrepreneurship in China
Explore how 3W Coffee and other startup-focused cafes in China foster innovation through mentorship, networking, and community-driven brainstorming.
How to Make Milk Smell Richer Using Coffee
Learn how coffee ice cubes and used grounds can enhance the aroma of both hot and cold milk with minimal effort.