In 2015, Royal New York founded The Lab to provide an education and training space for the specialty coffee and tea industry. With a wide variety of course offerings and weekly updates to The RNY Blog, we hold ourselves to a high standard of keeping coffee and tea professionals up-to-date with the latest in the industry. Learn about everything we have to offer at the RNY Lab!
Check out our video where Lab Coordinator Mike Romagnino review classes & navigating the RNY Blog.
Course Offerings at The Lab by Royal New York
To better cater to the specialty coffee and tea industry, The Lab became a certified SCA Premier Campus in 2016 and still holds that certification in 2025.
From introductory courses for new baristas and cuppers to advanced classes in roasting and blending, The Lab by Royal New York provides an accessible education experience for all skills levels! Our 2025 calendar currently has an assortment of classes scheduled for this summer. If you want to browse upcoming courses, go to the “Learn with The Lab” section on the website header and select Upcoming Courses. Once there, you can filter by course type, focus, and experience level!
Explore our selection of SCA & CQI offerings.
The RNY Blog
At The Lab, we’re passionate about sharing our knowledge and experience of all things coffee and tea with our community of roasters, café owners, and all other enthusiasts wanting to further their industry education. One way we do this is through The RNY Blog! To access it, go back to the “Learn with The Lab” section on the header and select The RNY Blog.
The RNY Blog allows you to explore the world of specialty coffee and tea with industry insight from Team RNY. Our goal is to provide educational resources for every industry professional. When you go to The RNY Blog, you’ll see weekly features, updates from RNY, and more! Plus, you can use our new quick filters to easily navigate to your topic of interest. From Retail & Wholesale best practices to In the Cup articles about fresh arrivals, there’s something for everyone!
Interested in a particular category? Check out our new pages, Coffee Blog and Tea Blog! These pages are pre-filtered to get you to the content you want, even faster.
Explore the Coffee Blog | Explore the Tea Blog
Finding Your Niche
To help you find what you’re looking for, let’s break down what type of content is in each sub-category.
Featured Blog: Check out the latest featured blog posts from Team RNY! New posts are added every week so you can keep up with the latest industry trends.
In the Cup: Dive into the cup with our current favorite coffee & teas so you can keep up with the latest in the specialty beverage industry!
News & Events: Catch up on the latest specialty coffee & tea news, events, and origin trips!
Retail & Wholesale: Explore insights on retail & wholesale best practices for specialty coffee and tea.
Brewing: Discover the best coffee brewing methods, machinery tips and tricks, and learn how to get the most out of your cup.
Cupping: Learn all about cupping coffee and tea, from setting up your first table to following current industry standards.
Explore the Source: Learn all about our producers and partners by exploring the source of our exceptional offerings.
Harvesting & Processing: Learn about the harvesting and processing methods used for the specialty green coffee and wholesale tea we source from around the world.
Roasting: From roasting basics to in-depth analyses, we’re here to help you get the most out of your roast.
Blending & Brewing: Discover the best tea blending and brewing methods, recipes that go beyond the brew, and more!
Intro Blogs from The Lab by Royal New York
New to the industry? Check out these intro blogs to help you start your specialty journey:
When you’re managing a business, there are times when things go well, and sometimes you’re at a loss for what comes next. Whether you forgot to place a coffee order, there are shipping delays, or you’re running long on a contract, RNY is here to guide you through it all!
When you open your coffee business, the amount of decisions you need to make can be extremely overwhelming. Let’s help you decide a major one: should you offer single origin coffee or blends?
If you’ve wondered why different teas have different brewing instructions or what it means when your tea tastes burnt, you’re not alone! We answered these FAQs and more to explain why water temperature & steep time are important to achieve a successful brew.
Maintaining your coffee roaster is essential for ensuring consistent flavor, extending the life of your machine, and enhancing your overall roasting experience! To make sure your equipment works as it should, learn best practices for roaster maintenance, safety, and how to prevent potential issues down the line.
Explore the characteristics and history of the most common and popular coffee bean varieties to help you better understand the crucial role they play in the world of specialty coffee.
Professional Blogs from The Lab by Royal New York
Seasoned pro? Check out some of our more in-depth analyses, roasting techniques & more!
Cold brewed coffee and tea have become increasingly popular over the years. With its rise in popularity, we sought to clarify information surrounding the caffeine content of cold brew.
Packaging your tea properly is not only essential for maintaining product quality, but it’s also a customer’s introduction to your brand! We broke down the key elements for successful loose leaf tea packaging.
Most people are aware that decaf coffee is quite simply coffee without the caffeine, but how is coffee decaffeinated? Learn about the four most common decaffeination processes and how they affect a roast profile.
As your business grows and volume increases, you need more support in your roastery. Learn best practices for training a coffee roaster apprentice.
While we’re all familiar with pure teas, the options for tea blends are infinite! Royal Tea New York imports the most popular blending ingredients out there. Whether you’re craving something hot and spicy or sweet and decadent, there’s a perfect blend waiting for you.
