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Crimson Cup Founder and President Greg Ubert and his team are coffee business consultants for hundreds of successful independent coffee shop owners. Whether you’re starting your coffee shop or trying to grow an established coffee business, you’re smart to explore ways for your cafe to reach its full potential. A […] Read More

For the past four years, The Coffee Potter has served as a sanctuary for people in Long Valley, New Jersey to enjoy terrific coffee, food and the company of their neighbors. That was the goal of Owners Geralyn and David Hickey when they opened their new coffee house on March […] Read More

For seven years, Bradley’s Gourmet Coffees and More has brought members of the local Whitley City, Kentucky community together for terrific coffee, conversation and sweet treats. “Our motto from the beginning has been, ‘Building our community, one cup at a time,’” said Owner Nina Bradley. “Our customers have learned – […] Read More

Dreaming of opening an independent coffee shop? This could be the year to make your dream come true! The 2020 global pandemic created many obstacles for small business owners. Yet, against all odds, Crimson Cup helped 19 new independent coffee shops in eight states open their doors in 2020.   […] Read More

“After looking at various partners and online schools, I chose Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea. They have award-winning coffee and a proven system for success.” – Tammy Salmons, Owner of Adam’s Flying Pig Coffee House (Pictured with husband Ryan and son Adam.) Is there anything more exciting than starting a […] Read More

At Angie’s Sugar Buzz Bakery, owner Angie Davis aims to serve the best donuts, cakes, muffins, cookies and other baked goods in Sandwich, Illinois. And now, the best coffee. “I always wanted to do a coffee shop like Central Perk from Friends that would bring our local community together over […] Read More

For those who haven’t heard, we’ve got exciting beans to spill. Our Natural Gesha craft coffee was named a finalist in the 2021 Good Food Awards! One of the top honors in the food industry, the Good Food Awards recognize the country’s best-tasting and most responsibly sourced coffees. “It was […] Read More

Our award-winning specialty coffee is now available on Amazon for order 24/7 – with free shipping for home or office delivery. Founder and President Greg Ubert said a strong demand for home coffee delivery presented an opportunity to amplify the impact of our farmer relationships. “We believe coffee connects us […] Read More

Just months after its October launch, Crimson is earning kudos from coffee insiders! The staff of Roast Daily Coffee News named our new flagship coffeehouse at Easton Town Center among 20 New U.S. Coffee Shops for 2021 in the Central U.S. Crimson was the only Ohio coffeehouse to make the […] Read More

What’s the most crucial decision you’ll make when opening a coffee shop? Choosing the right location. Over the past 30 years, the Crimson Cup team has helped hundreds of people achieve their dream of owning a coffee shop. We’ve seen numerous coffee shops open up in a variety of settings […] Read More

Opening a coffee shop business can be a fun and exciting venture. Assuming that you have already taken care of the preliminary steps, including finding a great location and lining up funding, the next major step is purchasing coffee shop equipment. Coffee-shop equipment offers the highest return on any investment […] Read More

Thinking about opening a coffee shop? Congratulations! Owning an independent coffee shop can be both personally and financially rewarding. One of the first questions many coffee shop owners ask is, “Where should I get my wholesale coffee beans?” Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea has been supplying the highest-quality wholesale coffee […] Read More