Rebecca Connors • June 2, 2026

Recipe: The True North – fresh frozen margarita

The True North is a frozen, mint-forward cocktail that brings crisp freshness and a hint of floral sweetness together for a clean, summer-ready serve. Adds a striking visual moment to your menu with minimal complexity. Ingredients 2 oz tequila blanco 1 oz fresh lime juice ¾ oz elderflower liqueur ½ oz simple syrup 1 oz

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Rebecca Connors • June 1, 2026

Ripples 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.

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Rebecca Connors • May 28, 2026

Recipe: 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.

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Rebecca Connors • May 26, 2026

Win 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

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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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Stephanie Morrison • May 20, 2026

The 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.

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Rebecca Connors • May 13, 2026

Pods 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.

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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

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Rebecca Connors • May 10, 2026

Predictions: 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

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Pink cocktail printed with "She says yes" next to a Ripples cocktail printer

Rebecca Connors • May 7, 2026

Recipe: 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

Drink Recipes with the Ripple Maker

Rebecca Connors • May 4, 2026

Introducing 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.

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