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Permalink Reply by Brady on March 8, 2009 at 2:54pm

Are you talking about for home or for a commercial setting?

Most grinders are flexible enough that they can be adjusted to grind for different methods. You wouldn't want to do this in a commercial setting though - at least 2 grinders required there.

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Permalink Reply by Brandon Malcolm on March 8, 2009 at 3:49pm

yes, you need separate grinders. (assuming your talking about a shop setting).
you would want something like this http://www.ditting.com/retail_grinders.htm for your drip/press.
and something like this http://www.mazzer.com/scheda.asp?idprod=4 for your espresso. (obviously there are hundreds of different brands these are just 2 pretty popular ones)
I suggest that if you are at all serious about opening a shop, there is a lot.... I mean A LOT of research to be done if questions like this are on your mind. But good luck! This is a great place for you to ask questions and gain knowledge. Don't be afraid to ask if you don't know

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Permalink Reply by kito on March 9, 2009 at 6:53am

thanks for the info. im serious about opening, but as you can see, im a novice (planning to change professions and jump into coffee). thanks for the advice.
Brandon Malcolm said:

yes, you need separate grinders. (assuming your talking about a shop setting).
you would want something like this http://www.ditting.com/retail_grinders.htm for your drip/press.
and something like this http://www.mazzer.com/scheda.asp?idprod=4 for your espresso. (obviously there are hundreds of different brands these are just 2 pretty popular ones)
I suggest that if you are at all serious about opening a shop, there is a lot.... I mean A LOT of research to be done if questions like this are on your mind. But good luck! This is a great place for you to ask questions and gain knowledge. Don't be afraid to ask if you don't know

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Permalink Reply by Brady on March 9, 2009 at 7:46am

Hi Kito,

If you are contemplating going into coffee, I'd suggest you start by first working as a barista in an established shop for 6mo-1 year. Not only will you find this more profitable than owning a shop of your own (at least for the first year), the experience you gain will be invaluable. Plus you get a chance to see what working at a shop is actually like.

Good luck.

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Permalink Reply by Brandon Malcolm on March 9, 2009 at 4:31pm

good word Brady. I second that for sure

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Permalink Reply by Jason Haeger on March 9, 2009 at 9:58pm

And to expand on this further, coffee is nothing something you want to "jump into". It's something you want to ease into, slowly, confidently, and comfortably.

If you are determined to jump right in, however, might I suggest hiring a consultant? True, this is what I do, but honestly, you'll have a higher chance of success if you start out with professional help rather than trying to learn along the way.

While you WILL learn along the way either way you choose, it really helps to have at least a solid base to work off of.

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