Rebecca Connors • June 1, 2026Ripples in Barista Magazine
Discover how the Ripple Maker enhances the traditional barista craft without compromising quality, as featured in the June/July 2026 issue of Barista Magazine.
Rebecca Connors • June 1, 2026
Rebecca Connors • May 28, 2026Recipe: Empress French 75
A floral, citrus-forward twist on a classic celebration cocktail, the Empress French 75 pairs indigo gin and bright lemon with a silky printed foam finish that can be customized for any occasion.
Rebecca Connors • May 26, 2026Win Every Season: A Café Playbook for Year-Round Success
Every café owner knows the feeling: a sudden drop in foot traffic, slower mornings, empty seats during hours that used to be busy. The smarter ones plan for it. Seasonality in cafés isn’t random. It’s predictable. Weather changes behavior, routines shift, and customer needs evolve throughout the year. According to Freshcup, over 60% of coffee
Stephanie Morrison • May 25, 2026How 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.
Stephanie Morrison • May 20, 2026The Summer 2026 Coffee Trends Every Shop Owner Needs to Know
Discover the biggest summer coffee trends shaping cafés in 2026, from cold brew growth and functional beverages to the rise of the "brewtique" experience. Backed by expert insights from former La Colombe partner Nicolas O'Connell, this guide explores the menu, design, and technology shifts helping operators increase margins, drive repeat visits, and stand out with tools like a coffee printer.
Rebecca Connors • May 13, 2026Pods for Drink Printers: Everything You Need to Know About Edible Ink Cartridges (and How to Choose the Right One)
Discover everything about Ripples Pods (edible ink cartridges) for drink printers and coffee printers. Learn about natural ingredients, pod types, and how to choose the right Ripples Pod for your business.
Rebecca Connors • May 10, 2026‘Live Scores’ Channel: Turn Every Goal Into More Orders for your Venue
The biggest soccer/football season of the year is approaching fast, and venues that prepare now will be the ones that win customer traffic, increase revenue, and build lasting guest loyalty. To help your business capture this opportunity, Ripples introduces the ‘Live Scores’ channel – an automated real-time feature designed to turn live match moments into
Rebecca Connors • May 10, 2026Predictions: Turn Pre-Game Traffic Into More Orders & Visits
Huge revenue opportunity of the biggest soccer/football season doesn’t start at kickoff – it starts before the game even begins. That’s why Ripples introduces Predictions – a free pre-game feature that helps venues capture customers earlier by turning score guesses into interactive drink experiences before the match. Predictions allows customers to submit their prediction before
Rebecca Connors • May 7, 2026Recipe: Blackberry Rosemary Gimlet
A complex fruit forward summer cocktail recipe modified to include smooth cocktail foam. Perfect for a printed message as a cocktail garnish
Rebecca Connors • May 4, 2026Introducing Ripples New ‘Personalized Greetings’ Channel!
So, we've selected the top 50 most popular male and female names, paired them with friendly greetings, and created the “Personalized Greetings" channel on your Ripple Maker printer. Now, you can easily create more personal connections that drive repeat visits, stronger engagement, and increased social media exposure.
Rebecca Connors • April 30, 2026Why Regulars Drive Real Revenue in Restaurants & Bars
Here are 3 reasons why investing in your regulars isn’t just good hospitality - it’s one of the most powerful drivers of long-term business success:
Rebecca Connors • April 30, 2026Why Investing in Regulars Is the Smartest Move for Your Café
Cafés were never just about coffee; they’re what sociologists call “third places”: the spaces between home and work where people connect, unwind, and feel a sense of belonging.These environments don’t just serve good coffee - they build routines, relationships, and emotional attachment. And that’s what drives repeat visits and long-term profitability.According to Duke University research, 40-45% of our daily actions are driven by habit, meaning customers don’t repeatedly choose a café because it’s the best; they choose it because it’s familiar.Once that habit is formed, switching requires effort, and most people simply don’t. But habit alone isn’t what creates real loyalty - recognition does.Here is why investing in your regulars isn’t just good hospitality - it’s one of the most powerful drivers of long-term business success:
