How We're Responding to Tariff Changes—Without Raising Prices
By Damon Porter
April 9, 2025 Lately, there’s been a lot of noise about new tariff regulations and what they could mean for the food and beverage world. At Hot Cup Factory, we...
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How to Decorate Your Coffee Shop for Valentine's Day
By Customer Solutions
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you know what that means - it's time to start decorating! Here are some ideas for decorating your coffee shop for Valentine's Day.
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How to Set Up Coffee Ordering App in Your Coffee Shop
By Customer Solutions
One major advantage big coffee shop chains have over independent coffee shops is their easy-to-use apps for mobile ordering and rewards. You can bring this to your coffee shop! Here's...
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How to Make the Best Mocha Coffee
By Customer Solutions
Mochas are a staple menu item of coffee shops. They're sweet, creamy, and chocolatey. Unlike some coffee beverages, mochas are incredibly simple and easy to make.
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How to Make the Best Affogato
By Customer Solutions
An affogato is a coffee-based Italian dessert perfect for your coffee shop. It's ice cream drowned in espresso -- the perfect mixture of cold and hot! Here's a fool-proof recipe...
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How to Make a Red Velvet Cake Frappe
By Customer Solutions
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Red velvet cake is the perfect flavor to represent the season. It's rich, chocolatey, and the perfect color! You can bring this delightfully romantic...
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How to Market Your Coffee Shop for Valentine's Day
By Customer Solutions
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. You know what that means: pink and red everything. You can do more than that for your coffee shop! Here's how you can...
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How to Make the Perfect Iced Tea ?
By Customer Solutions
Every coffee shop knows iced tea is a staple menu item. Iced tea may seem simple, but there's a real art to it. Here's a simple, fool-proof recipe for the...
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Do's and Don'ts of Freezing Coffee Beans
By Customer Solutions
Recently, freezing coffee has become a major food trend. Coffee enthusiasts are famously against this method because it can be bad for the coffee. Freezing coffee can be a great...
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How to Make Latte Bombs
By Customer Solutions
If you've heard of hot chocolate bombs, take them to the next level with this recipe for latte bombs! Now, your customers can bring home your delicious lattes. Try this...
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How to Make a Glittery Gold Frappe for New Year's Eve
By Customer Solutions
Did you know that gold leaf is edible? In the last few years, the height of novelty, luxurious food is gold leaf. You can bring this luxury to your coffee...
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Hosting the Best Employee Holiday Party for Your Coffee Shop
By Customer Solutions
The holiday season is a time of good drinks, time with family, and parties! It's customary for coffee shops to do something for their employees around the holidays. Some give...
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How To Roast Your Own Coffee?
By Customer Solutions
Roasting coffee is an art that's been around as long as we've had coffee beans. The color of the beans directly effects the flavor of your coffee. If you want...
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How to Make an Eggnog Latte?
By Customer Solutions
We're nearing the holiday season and you know what that means: cozy sweaters, time with family, and warm drinks. One quintessential drink you need this season is an eggnog latte....
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