Journal

This journal explores the inspiration behind our latest seasonal and signature drinks. Created by Rhianna Bennie and shaped by ideas from our cafe team. Each beverage brings together the flavors of fall, our coffee offerings, and the creativity of the people behind the cup. With each new season, we receive a new set of opportunities to showcase relationships and coffees we have worked hard to share. Moving through the last...

A firsthand look at Acousticamp 2026 from Ravi Patel, Training & Events Specialist.During the week of July 13, 2026, a small Madcap team consisting of Trevor Corlett (Founder & CEO), Myke Leon (Coffee Service Technician), and Ravi Patel (Training & Events Specialist) journeyed east to bring Madcap’s renowned coffee service to Chris Thile’s Acousticamp 2026. Situated in the beautiful rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley, Acousticamp brought together musicians...

As we continue to draw inspiration for our signature menu from a large scope, events like the United States Barista Championship present us with so much creative opportunity. With the USBC wrapping up last month, our community is digesting this year’s competitors, their routines, and their coffee selections. This year, our Quality Control Specialist, Reily Pond, competed with a Java variety from Juliana Guevara out of Huila, Colombia. With Hopper's...