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Stephanie Morrison • June 4, 2026

“We’re Always Relevant”: How Carrera Cafe Made Printed Latte Art Their Most Powerful Marketing Tool

Carrera Cafe has used the Ripple Maker coffee printer since 2016 to create personalized latte art, viral social media moments, and profitable brand activations. In this customer story, owner Kia Illulian explains how custom drink printing became one of his most effective marketing tools.

Stephanie Morrison • May 25, 2026

How 5 Real Cafés Use a Coffee Printer to Drive Revenue, Shares, and Repeat Visits

Five real cafés share how they use the Ripple Maker coffee printer to charge premium pricing, create viral social content, and give customers a reason to come back. From seasonal menus to brand takeovers, here's how operators are turning latte art into a repeatable revenue strategy.

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Rebecca Connors • April 28, 2026

How Sea Level Built an Award-Winning Reputation with Printed Espresso Martinis

A seafood restaurant in Charlotte became known for something unusual: its espresso martini. Not because of the recipe. Because of what happened when it reached the table. Sea Level, an upscale venue in Uptown Charlotte, was recently recognized by Charlotte Magazine for its printed espresso martini. The more interesting story is how the team turned

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Rebecca Connors • March 1, 2026

How ‘Pana’s Cafe’ and ‘The Daily Drip Coffee’ Created a Social Moment by Connecting Culture, Music and the Experience

“It was insane, at both our locations!”, from Pana’s Cafe. Brands that connect special moments to their environment stand out to a new customer base. Pana’s Cafe and The Daily Drip Coffee did exactly that. During the SuperBowl event, they created a visual experience that tied together the event, pop culture, and their in-store environment –

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Stephanie Morrison • September 16, 2025

The Power of Pets: The F&B Trend That’s Supercharging Sales and Social Media Shares

Discover the F&B trend that’s boosting sales and going viral on social media: pet photos on drinks. From custom latte art to printed cocktails and desserts, see how coffee shops, restaurants, and bars are using drink printers to drive foot traffic, influencer engagement, and user-generated content.

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Stephanie Morrison • April 8, 2025

ALCOHOLIC DRINK TRENDS: GET INSPIRED BY THE COCKTAILS AT NETFLIX BITES

At Netflix Bites in Las Vegas, the cocktails are more than just cocktails. This themed restaurant within the MGM Grand has been curated to immerse guests into the world of their favorite Netflix Shows, and the cocktails are part of that story, designed to tap into the drama and the narrative of the shows that

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Stephanie Morrison • February 6, 2025

Honey Greens Cafe Goes Viral – Again – With Coffee for a Cause

When it comes to making an impact, Honey Greens Cafe in California knows exactly how to capture attention – and hearts. And with their relief campaign supporting victims of the LA Wildfires they’re using Ripples not just to go viral, but to give back. From Trend-Driven Hype to Meaningful Impact Honey Greens Cafe first made

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Stephanie Morrison • December 18, 2024

10 Ways F&B Venues Can Use Ripples to Make Moments for their Customers

We’re always talking about how brands and businesses around the world use the Ripple Maker drink printer to create personalized experiences for their customers. But this is a situation where it’s so much easier to show you than it is to tell you. Here are ten occasions in 2024 where cafes, caterers, and restaurants used

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Stephanie Morrison • December 13, 2024

Year in Review: Sports

Sporting events like EUROS 2024, the US Open, and of course the Olympics, and partnerships with athletes and influencers, were a key way brands and businesses captured attention and found new fans in 2024. Sports fans and athletes alike make emotional connections with their teams, players, and with the brands that facilitate an experience for

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Stephanie Morrison • December 9, 2024

Ripples Wrapped: A Look Back at your 2024 Prints

It’s that time of year again. Spotify Wrapped has been released and we decided to take our own deep dive into Ripples prints.Thousands of customers created millions of printed drinks and desserts in 2024, and just like Spotify, “we took notes.”Some quick background:The Ripples Platform lets brands and businesses around the world create designs in

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Stephanie Morrison • December 4, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Viral Moments

This year brands and businesses around the globe used Ripples to make their moments stand out. And fans (and the algorithm) took note. Here are just a few of the top viral moments in 2024 created with Ripples prints. 1. Rudy Willingham Goes Viral with Espresso Multimedia artist Rudy Willingham creates Sabrina Carpenter’s hit song

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Stephanie Morrison • September 23, 2024

Four Winning Strategies for F&B Promotions – Ripples Drink Printer ROI

The Ripple Maker is a drinks printer that can print any image in real-time on top of foam-topped drinks and individually-portioned desserts. Major multinational brands and tiny local shops alike use use Ripples to create memorable experiences for their customers, in person and on social media, boosting impact and their bottom line. Here are winning

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