So I'm opening a coffee shop...
I am so excited. The only problem is that I am opening Monday. I bought out all the assets of another coffee shop while in midst of getting ready to open this one with my mom and sisters. We ended up not being able to get the loan, but decided to go ahead and run it anyways. If we bought stuff from another coffee shop, it shouldn't be so bad right? Well... maybe. Very scary. It turns out that the grinder we have is for coffee and not espresso. As a result, its underextracted, with hardly any crema, its black and isn't very strong. Am I right to assume that this is most likely only due to the grinds being too coarse?
We are opening on Monday and can't afford a proper grinder. Would I be better off to temporarily have my beans pre-grinded than to serve it this way?
We are opening on Monday and can't afford a proper grinder. Would I be better off to temporarily have my beans pre-grinded than to serve it this way?
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Permalink Reply by Ray Hencken on
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Hey Chrisita-
That sounds like a pretty bad situation to be in. A good espresso grinder is one of the most important parts to making a quality beverage. Pre-grinding is not advisable because ground coffee will go stale very quickly leading to an inferior drink. This is especially the case when ground for use as espresso since more surface area is exposed. I would try to purchase or borrow a grinder prior to opening. It's all about serving the best product possible.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Duncan on
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Hey Chrisita - Sorry to hear about the problems. I agree with, Ray, though - a grinder is going to be important. The problem can be as simple as the fact that the grind changes throughout the day and a pre-ground espresso blend will not be able to adjust.
Good luck. I would give a call to a few other coffee companies in your town or maybe your roaster and see if they have spare that you could use. You should be able to find one to use in the mean time.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Calhoon on
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Hey Christia I have an extra espresso grinder I would sell you cheep I don't know if you have a budget for one or not. Just let me know send me an email. jcalhoon1@gmail.com
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Permalink Reply by Andy Newbom on
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what city are you in? if you have a serious good roaster partner they may very well have a good espresso grinder that you cna borrow for a week or two. But if you are not willing/able to buy a good espresso grinder then DO NOT OPEN! You are NOT ready and will simply piss everyone off and blow your chance to make a good impression. Cut out everything else in your budget and buy a good espresso grinder and make sure you are buying the best coffee from a good local roaster. This is not a good business to serve crap unless you have tons of money for marketing.
DO NOT open unless you have all the equipment you need in good working order. You will regret it every day from now on.
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Permalink Reply by Peter Tam on
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This is a big problem. If you do not have a good grinder, you won't have good business. It will hurt your whole invest to the cafe. Try to find a cheaper, but enough for espresso grinder soon, as someone try to sell their own. That could be enough.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Weber on
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Where is your shop? I will be in Hutchinson next weekend for the KS preservation conference and would be willing to stop by and give you some help.
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