Sales & Follow-up Templates

Email Templates for Coffee Shops

Professional emails that reward loyal customers, launch new blends, retain subscribers, and grow your coffee shop through referrals.

Coffee shops thrive on daily habits. When someone finds their go-to cafe, they come back every morning. These templates help you strengthen that habit — rewarding loyalty, exciting customers about new offerings, keeping subscribers active, and turning regulars into ambassadors who bring their friends.

Ready-to-Use Templates

Copy these templates and customize them for your needs. Each includes HTML and plain text versions.

Loyalty Reward Earned
Notify a customer they've earned a free drink or reward
General use
Subject Line

{{firstName}}, your free drink is ready at {{companyName}}!

Preview Text

You've earned {{rewardName}}. Redeem it on your next visit.

Personalization Variables:
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New Blend Announcement
Announce a new coffee blend or seasonal drink
General use
Subject Line

Just dropped: {{blendName}} — now at {{companyName}}

Preview Text

Our newest blend is here. {{blendTagline}}

Personalization Variables:
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Subscription Renewal Reminder
Remind a customer their coffee subscription is about to renew
General use
Subject Line

Your {{companyName}} subscription renews on {{renewalDate}}

Preview Text

Your next coffee delivery is coming. Review your preferences or make changes.

Personalization Variables:
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Referral Program Invitation
Invite a loyal customer to refer friends and earn rewards
General use
Subject Line

Give a friend free coffee, get free coffee — {{companyName}} referrals

Preview Text

Share your love for {{companyName}} and you both get rewarded.

Personalization Variables:
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Best Practices

Send loyalty rewards immediately when earned to create excitement and drive a quick return visit

Include origin, tasting notes, and roast level in blend announcements — coffee lovers care about details

Give subscription customers a window to change blend or grind before renewal

Make referral rewards generous enough to motivate sharing — a free drink is better than a small discount

Keep subject lines short and personal — use the customer's name and specific reward

Include clear expiration dates on rewards to create gentle urgency

Common Mistakes

Making loyalty programs too complicated — keep it simple like 'buy 10, get 1 free'

Sending blend announcements without enough detail for coffee enthusiasts

Not giving subscription customers enough notice before billing

Setting referral rewards that are too small to motivate action

Sending the same email to espresso lovers and drip coffee fans

Forgetting to include store hours and location in promotional emails

Subject Line Examples

Timing & Performance

Best Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Best Times
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Open Rate
25-35%
Click Rate
3-5%

Personalization Tips

Coffee shops are built on daily habits, and email helps reinforce that routine. When a regular knows they're two drinks away from a free one, or that a new seasonal blend just dropped, they're more likely to stop in tomorrow morning instead of making coffee at home.

These four templates cover the essential communications for any coffee shop: rewarding loyalty instantly, creating buzz around new blends, keeping subscription customers engaged, and turning your biggest fans into a referral engine. Each template is designed with coffee-specific details like tasting notes, grind preferences, and brew methods.

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