March Recipe – Lavender Sparkling Matcha Lemonade

To celebrate the beginning of spring, I wanted to put a twist on my all-time favorite sunny day beverage – the matcha lemonade. Sweet, slightly tart, and earthy, it’s the perfect balance of flavors and caffeine to enjoy while strolling around the neighborhood. While delicious on its own, let’s elevate the traditional matcha lemonade recipe in a way that’s adaptable to your specialty drink menu. … Continue reading March Recipe – Lavender Sparkling Matcha Lemonade

February Recipe – Iced Coffee with Brown Sugar Sweet Cream Cold Foam

With warmer days and spring right around the corner, it’s time to prep your coffee shop menu with new specialty drinks that are ready for when your customers decide to make the switch from hot to iced coffee. For our February recipe, we wanted to shine a spotlight on a black-owned business with ethical products that you can easily incorporate into your menu. Everyday People … Continue reading February Recipe – Iced Coffee with Brown Sugar Sweet Cream Cold Foam

January Recipe – Lemon Ginger Tea

With the holidays wrapped up, the real world has finally caught up to us again, including a run-down immune system. The new year is filled with new ambitions, such as workout plans, more time with friends, and reduced screen time, but these plans can quickly come to a halt if your immune system can’t keep up with your latest personal goals. Offering immune-boosting drinks in … Continue reading January Recipe – Lemon Ginger Tea

Meet The Suppliers: alternative OATS

alternative OATS is just one of the many great suppliers whose goods are available through cups – a single platform where you can purchase everything your coffee shop needs, at affordable prices, on one unified invoice. More details here. Oatmeal has always been a classic way to start the day, packed with vitamins, minerals, and health benefits. While instant oatmeal has catered to the larger population, it’s also … Continue reading Meet The Suppliers: alternative OATS

December Recipe – Cinnamon Maple Latte

Around the holidays, customers are seeking the gift of nostalgic flavors that bring them comfort through the months of giving. All throughout New York coffee shops, the signage is filled with seasonal specials – peppermint mochas, gingerbread lattes, and their twist on the classic hot chocolate. Recently, I’ve been getting overwhelmed with the sweetness that comes with the holiday season, which is something my young … Continue reading December Recipe – Cinnamon Maple Latte

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How to Get the Most Out of New York Coffee Festival

I attend my fair share of festivals – as a Williamsburg local, I’m at Smorgasburg’s street food extravaganza on a weekly basis – but there’s a completely different experience that comes with attending a festival associated with your work industry. This past weekend, the cups team attended the New York Coffee Festival on Industry Day, and it was my first time representing this company at … Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of New York Coffee Festival