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This Mother-Daughter Coffee Team is Advocating for Sloth-Safe Coffee Farming
Great coffee, diversity and gender equality, sustainability, and sloths. How are these four seemingly random topics even remotely related? Well, the mother-daughter team at New York-based Bean & Bean Coffee Roasters dabbles in each and does a pretty good job at it. We sat down with Jiyoon Han, who, with her mom, Rachel, brings this…
Read MoreOffices of the Future: Thoughts on Design
The workspace is changing. In a time when WFH culture is center stage, offices are adapting to provide the best experience to their occupants. No, the collaborative workplace isn’t going anywhere, but these large-scale trends shape how we think about productivity and purpose within our office walls. Our creative director, Mark Kaminski, and his team…
Read MoreReady-To-Drink (RTD) Cold Brew is the New Hottest Coffee Trend
Convenience is key – that’s the thought behind one of coffee’s hottest trends, RTD Coffee. Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee refers to canned or bottled cold coffee products sealed for whenever you’re ready to sip. In 2019, the global RTD coffee market was valued at $22.4 billion U.S. dollars and is expected to reach $42.4 billion by…
Read MoreMaple Spice Graham Cracker Latte Recipe
By Canteen Chef Sean Liu, this delicious recipe with maple, spices, and graham crackers makes a delightful fall coffee beverage. Drink it cold on the go, or show off your latte art on cool fall mornings. However you make it, you're sure to enjoy it. In our video, we prepared the Iced variation. You…
Read MoreA Conversation on Coffee with Tradecraft’s Michael Kaiser
Did you know that the average American worker spends about 24 minutes per day making and drinking coffee? Don’t worry, that’s not time wasted. Studies show caffeinated employees are actually more productive! Not to mention, “grabbing a cup of coffee” builds a sense of community among teammates. Here at Canteen, we work with our partners…
Read More3 Reasons to Have a Community Space at Work
We’re on year 3 of a global pandemic, and the effects of temporary WFH schedules are still ringing through workplaces globally. Should teams return to normal or try a hybrid schedule? And how do we interact with each other moving forward? On top of the general stress at work, the new change of pace brings…
Read More4 Diverse-Owned Snack Brands We Love
Canteen’s supplier diversity mission is to proactively identify, build relationships with, and purchase goods from certified diverse suppliers. So, we analyzed the market, run the numbers, and tasted a few things to pick out four certified brands that represent our diversity mission and are trending like crazy. We’re not telling you what to do, but…
Read MoreUsing Coffee to Make a Difference with BLK & Bold
Canteen’s supplier diversity mission is to proactively identify, build relationships with, and purchase goods from certified diverse suppliers. We sat down with Rod Johnson and Pernell Cezar, the owners of BLK & Bold, to discuss their coffee and tea, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive to support at-risk youth. Pernell and Rod, why and how did…
Read MoreMeet the Solutions
A breakroom by Canteen is convenient, connected and contactless. Whether you’re in need of a secure, controlled access option, or an open-air market, Canteen has an unattended retail solution that will give your guests complete control of their shopping experience. Meet our solutions. Micro Markets (Avenue C) Picture this. Your employees or guests have been busy all day,…
Read MoreCaring for People and Planet with Bella Hughes of Shaka Tea
We’re continuing to highlight some of the great products and suppliers and how they’re not only creating fantastic products but making changes in the world around them. This month, we caught up with Bella Hughes, President and Co-founder of Shaka Tea. On top of making fantastic teas brewed with māmaki (more on that in a…
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