How Much Does it Cost to Open a Coffee Shop in 2023?
August 7, 2023 (Published: May 19, 2023)If you’re thinking of opening a coffee shop, the first question you probably ask is, “How much does it cost to open a coffee shop?” The second is, “How can I calculate coffee shop startup costs for a business in my local community?” We’ve got answers! Our team of coffee shop startup consultants has taught […]
Crimson Brings Sustainable Coffee and Relationships to Easton Town Center
December 26, 2022 (Published: October 27, 2020)Attention Columbus coffee lovers: It’s time to immerse yourself in a world of exceptional coffee and tea, sourced from small coffee farms around the world! Crimson, our new flagship retail concept, has opened at 4066 Worth Avenue in the newest district at Easton Town Center. Extraordinary Coffee, Grown by Small-plot Coffee Farmers Founder and […]
The Perfect Pour-over with the Hario V60
April 24, 2023 (Published: March 18, 2020)The Hario Dripper V60 is one of the most popular pour-over coffee brewing methods. It’s become a favorite of Brew Bar customers at our Crimson Cup Coffee Houses for its elegant presentation and the way it showcases the taste of the coffee. Why We Like the Hario v60 This beautiful dripper comes from Japan, where […]
Greg Wins Smart 50 & Innovation Awards
September 20, 2017 (Published: September 20, 2017)Greg Ubert, our founder and president, has won a Smart 50 Award from Smart Business magazine. The Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in central Ohio for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. He also won the specialty Innovation Award. “I am beyond honored to receive this […]
Crimson Cup Coffee Now Available in Columbus Kroger Stores
December 26, 2022 (Published: January 19, 2017)We’re excited to announce that Kroger’s Columbus Division has partnered with Crimson Cup to bring select varieties of our locally-roasted coffee to 54 stores throughout the region. Six of our award-winning coffee can now be found among the natural and organic offerings in the coffee aisle, as well as on the local display in select locations. “Crimson […]
25th Anniversary Milestone 2: A New Mentor and Coffee Blend
December 12, 2022 (Published: September 7, 2016)In 2016, Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea celebrates 25 years of coffee+community! This is the second in a series of blog posts about the milestones we’ve achieved along the way. Less than a year after launching Crimson Cup, Greg encountered a mentor who would help him shape the company’s evolution. In March 1992, he called on a […]
25th Anniversary Milestone 1: Greg Ubert Falls in Love with Specialty Coffee
September 15, 2016 (Published: September 1, 2016)In 2016, Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea celebrates 25 years of coffee+community! This is the first in a series of blog posts about the milestones we’ve achieved along the way. In August 1991, The Fresh Prince was fresh. MS-DOS 5.0 was cutting-edge tech. Fava beans were all the rage. And a young entrepreneur named Greg Ubert […]