Anne Mercer, Author at Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/author/anne-mercer/ Coffee Industry Stories and Insights Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:10:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://freshcup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-Untitled-512-×-512-px-2-32x32.png Anne Mercer, Author at Fresh Cup Magazine https://freshcup.com/author/anne-mercer/ 32 32 223497660 How To Find: A Wholesale Coffee Roasting Partner https://freshcup.com/how-to-find-a-wholesale-coffee-roasting-partner/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=40012 Finding a coffee partner to supply your business requires more than just tasting samples from different roasters. Here’s how to evaluate wholesale coffee roasters—and find your perfect match.

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]]> 40012 The Coffee Shop Guide To Metrics and KPIs https://freshcup.com/understanding-key-coffee-shop-metrics/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=38795 Which metrics matter most for coffee shops? We spoke with business owners about how analyzing metrics helps business owners reach their goals and ensure success.

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]]> 38795 We Can’t Stop Thinking About These Five Things From the 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo https://freshcup.com/we-cant-stop-thinking-about-these-five-things-from-the-2024-specialty-coffee-expo/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=37991 From high-tech home coffee makers to revolutionary new ideas, here’s everything we’re still thinking about from this year’s Specialty Coffee Expo.

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]]> 37991 Why Are So Many Cafes Adding Energy Mix-Ins To Their Menu? https://freshcup.com/why-are-so-many-cafes-adding-energy-mix-ins-to-their-menu/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=37379 Energy drinks and add-ins are taking the coffee industry by storm. Beyond the caffeine boost, why are customers seeking out extra energy?

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]]> 37379 Branded Coffee Cups: 11 Examples Of Cups We Love  https://freshcup.com/branded-coffee-cups-11-examples-of-cups-we-love/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=37275 Branded coffee cups help create brand recognition and attract new customers, but what does it take to make a cup truly stand out?

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]]> 37275 At Clutch Coffee Bar, Drive-Thru Reigns Supreme https://freshcup.com/at-clutch-coffee-bar-drive-thru-reigns-supreme/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:00:10 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=36486 Drive-thrus can feel rushed and impersonal. But folks like Clutch Coffee Bar are reimagining the drive-thru model as a vehicle for fun, friendly, and fast customer experiences.

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]]> 36486 How Technology Empowers Coffee Shops to Deliver Consistent Quality https://freshcup.com/how-technology-empowers-coffee-shops-to-deliver-consistent-quality/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=36018 Consistent coffee quality is the key to driving repeat customers. But consistency can be difficult to maintain without the right tools in your arsenal.

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]]> 36018 Succeeding on the Shelf: What Coffee Roasters Need to Know Before Selling in Grocery Stores https://freshcup.com/succeeding-on-the-shelf-what-coffee-roasters-need-to-know-before-selling-in-grocery-stores/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=35587 As consumer preferences shift, more and more grocery stores are embracing specialty coffee and looking to partner with local roasters. But are these sales channels worth it for roasters?

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]]> 35587 The 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo Gadget Guide https://freshcup.com/the-2023-specialty-coffee-expo-gadget-guide/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=35217 Here are the five gadgets that caught our eye as we walked the floor at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo.

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]]> 35217 Tea Shots Are Changing How Coffee Shops Serve Tea https://freshcup.com/tea-shots-are-changing-how-coffee-shops-serve-tea/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://freshcup.com/?p=35061 Making tea drinks to order can sometimes slow service, but Tea Shots, a new product by Maya Tea Company, might be the solution we've been waiting for.

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