Smart Coffee Shop Owners Are Diversifying Their Drink Menus
Matcha, energy drinks, dirty sodas, and more. Non-coffee drinks have moved from novelty to the norm in coffee shops. Look no further than Starbucks, the most closely watched barometer of consumer behavior in the industry. Cold drinks account for half of Starbucks’ sales, and the menu has evolved in turn. The cold drinks on the menu expand far beyond coffee, from flavored iced matcha with protein cold foam to colorful refreshers.
Do you pour your heart into brewing specialty coffee at home? You’ve bought the best beans, invested in top tech, followed recipes perfectly, and measured water ratios like a chemist. You thought you did everything right, but result fell flat. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. For countless home brewers, the missing piece is not the beans, the recipe, or even the brewing device. It is often the grinder.
The grinder you use (and how you use it) directly impacts your coffee quality.
People’s love for coffee is a tale as old as time. But what if customers are trying to reduce their caffeine intake? What if it’s hot outside? What if they just want something new and trendy? Look this way—iced tea drinks are a great alternative for customers in any of these camps.
In fact, a market research report by DataM Intelligence shows that some people are shying away from caffeine and sugary drinks and toward things like herbal tea and other coffee substitutes.
The holiday season is upon us once again, and with it comes the pressure to get the perfect gifts for the serious “coffee nerds” in your life. You already got the trendiest new toy for little Jessica, the new socks for Uncle Mike, but you are stumped on what to get for the coffee nerd in your life who seems to be WAY more into coffee than any one person should be…
This Rose Latte sings of spring and fresh flowers! Just a couple quick steps for this recipe:
Prepare your preheated 8 oz latte cup by adding 1/3 oz or ~1 pump of Holy Kakow Rose Syrup.
Prepare your double shot of espresso using one of our favorite espresso blends (Cuvee Coffee Karmadillo or Oak Cliff Coffee Hidden City) into your prepared cup.