So you’ve worked with us for a while now. You’ve booked a barista. You’ve covered that shift. From the moment your barista walks through the door to the last espresso shot they pull, you’ve had nothing but positive experiences. What if we told you that could happen every day—at every shift? Ready for the real thing? Welcome to the new Cover That Shift. Coffee shops, … Continue reading INTRODUCING THE JOB BOARD
The traditional Middle Eastern coffeehouse was pictured as follows– a section designated for various businessmen involved, a space for the middle class who were generally engaged in reading or discourse on literature, and lastly, a section for the lower class, who were generally more involved in crass crowd games. Much like the importance of music in coffee shops today, all this happened whilst a band … Continue reading History Of Coffee, Part 2: The Coffeehouse
All milks profiled are available through the CUPS Supply Store – a single platform where you can purchase everything your coffee shop needs, at the lowest prices, on one unified invoice. More details here. As non-dairy alternatives to milk have become a norm in coffee shops we have taken the time to look into a few different options for your shop. There are new forms of milk … Continue reading Don’t Udder Another Word: Special Milks Debunked
We are very excited to announce that CUPS now has a solution for custom coffee cups that are made in America! Our local partners have low minimums and quick turnaround, and we can handle design and storage in-house. Even better, we can reduce your environmental impact. Reach out for more information. We need to talk about your coffee cups and their impact on the environment. Coffee, … Continue reading Your Coffee Cups vs. The Environment
Have you ever wondered about how coffee went from a bean growing in the wild to a beverage that plays an integral role in society all around the world? This is the first in a series of posts examining its roots and how it has shaped cultures around the world over the last several centuries. Coffee has a history that predates modern record-keeping, so a lot … Continue reading History Of Coffee, Part 1: Roots in Ethiopia & Yemen
We’ve spent a couple of years now working with specialty coffee shop owners, and one of the most universal problems that we’ve noticed our partners face is that of dealing with multiple suppliers. You guys all know the pain of relying on 6 or 7 different companies–each with their own payment terms, credit checks and ordering methods–to get everything you need for your shop. Keeping … Continue reading Introducing The CUPS Supply Store
Now that CUPS is live in and around Nashville and Chattanooga, we couldn’t resist sending a dispatch to the SCAA’s US Coffee Championships qualifier event in nearby Knoxville over the weekend. Competition was extremely fierce among the baristas, many of whom have been training for years leading up to this moment. Since many other publications will surely cover the competitors and results in detail, we … Continue reading 7 Things We Learned At This Year’s CoffeeChamps Qualifier in Knoxville
