Cafe unit economics
How to analyze café unit economics, breaking down revenue, costs, and profitability per location to understand financial sustainability.
Espresso drinks
Fat-washing and texture
How fat-washing works in coffee cocktails, why bartenders use it, and how it transforms both flavor and texture.
Core espresso menu and ratios
The foundational espresso-based drinks, their traditional ratios, and how they define customer expectations across cafés worldwide.
Milk-coffee balance in classic drinks
How milk-to-coffee ratios define classic espresso drinks and how balance affects flavor, texture, and customer expectations.
Steaming temperatures and sweetness
How milk steaming temperature affects sweetness, texture, and overall drink quality.
Third Wave movement and specialty coffee
In this topic we explore the rise of the Third Wave coffee movement, how it redefined coffee as an artisanal product, and the role of specialty coffee in reshaping global consumption, trade, and culture.