The Thinking Cup Blog

Cold brew coffee, the no-heat brewing method, recently took the Boston best coffee scene by storm. It wooed Third Wave Coffee lovers with its promise of less bitterness in comparison to its traditionally brewed coffee cousin. Cold brew drinkers touted the drink’s smooth, flavorful characteristics. Yet it seems another trend is about to step into the limelight in a big way. Nitro takes cold brewing even further, mimicking craft kegging in some aspects. Like most Third Wave Coffee brewing endeavors, Nitro is neither inexpensive nor simple. However, if there’s one thing Boston coffee lovers appreciate it’s a good cup of...

Boston loves its coffee and it’s no secret that Third Wave Coffee drinkers often tend to be a bit on the younger side, but the age of some of Boston’s best coffee drinkers may shock you. According to recent findings by Boston Medical Center, approximately 15% of kids around 2 years old living in Boston drink as much as 4 oz. of coffee per day. Bostons best coffee guidelines While guidelines have yet to be provided in the U.S. regarding coffee consumption in children and teens there have been past studies that suggest a link between coffee and sleep disturbances,...

Believe it or not there’s an emerging Boston coffee trend that has nothing to do with the actual best coffee, rather it’s centered around tipping habits of Boston’s best coffee drinkers. You may have noticed while hitting up some of the best Boston coffee shops and casual eateries in the city that many businesses are beginning to use tablets for transactions rather than traditional registers. Not only are do those tablets allow you to pay for your delicious Third Wave Coffee and scones, many are also track tipping habits. Upon checking out, many customers are directed on the devices to...

U.S. coffee drinkers consume approximately 400 million cups every day, which in turn is part of a $30 billion industry in this country alone. While several large coffee companies account for a good portion of that, more specialized coffee brands that are a part of the growingly popular Third Wave Coffee movement are moving forward to take center stage as well. What do these Third Wave Coffee drinkers look like? They’re often young, noticeably hip and willing to spend the money on an exceptional cup of Third Wave Coffee. Stumptown Coffee is one of the most recognizable Third Wave Coffee...

Third Wave Coffee connoisseurs and coffee lovers around the world could be in for a harsh reality if things don’t change soon. Due to a rise in coffee consumption, coffee production around the world will need to increase by an additional 40-50 million bags within the next decade to meet demand according to industry professionals. That equates to more than the entire crop of coffee in Brazil—the world’s top producer. Others in the industry are concerned with how climate changes will affect the ability to maintain production, let alone increase it. While Third Wave Coffee roasters like to purchase direct...