I've been looking into a USB Thermocouple so that I can log temperature profiles on a laptop. I've come across a a few products with a wide range of prices and am wondering if anyone could make a recommendation.
Thanks.
Read more…At our shop, we use an old La San Marco and the portafilter spouts have developed the ol' "don't tighten to the center anymore" syndrome. A guy from our roaster was recently here and mentioned that we could just use some washers to space the threads
Read more…If anyone is going to the Host Show in Milan Please stop and see the New Ceado Grinders being used at The American Barista Coffee School. Email Todd here if you may want to spend some time learning about them. todd@importika.com
We are located at P
Read more…I would like any feedback on this grinder from any current owners thanks
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I am trying to decide on the best way to approach my initiative to open a small coffee shop from equipment perspective. I've tried to find info but I did not find such specific info. I mean the info is all over the place but I find it hard to
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So I'm planning on opening a shop soon, and I'm browsing through different brands of machines in the market. I have used the Unic Stella di Caffe 2 group, and I'm quite comfortable with this piece of equipment. However, I had a brief experience w
Read more…I have a Cecilware Venezia Grinder that needs new burrs. It says Mazzer on the back and I was wondering if any of you guys would know... would Mazzer Super Jolly burrs work?
If you happen to know, I would appreciate the input.
Read more…Our '71 VW Bus is almost finished and then it's onto some coffee catering. With this addition to our shop's ability to bring great coffee on the road I'm researching the best pour over coffee bar equipment. More specifically equipment that is easily
Read more…So I am helping reopen a cafe here in Pittsburgh in one of the corporate law firms. This is the shape of the one group head and screen. I couldn't get the screws out for the other two!
Just sent the email to get the espresso service company out h
Read more…Anyone have any input or experience on a Futurete 3 group semi automatic espresso machine?
Going to look at a stainless steel one tomorrow. $2000.00 only used for 4 monthes. supposed to be in great shape.
Thank you!
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I need to get some ideas for you. I am familiar with my favorite 3 or 4 group machines, La Marzocco's GB5 or Linea, Synesso's Cyncra or Sabre and the incredible Slayer.
But, I'm not as familiar with the top of the line single or double group
Read more…I've been told that La Marzocco doesn't support well with parts. Anyone had great or bad experiences with them.
Looking to open a shop in a while and trying to figure out which machine to have as the 'cornerstone' piece of equipment for our shop.
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Hi!
I want a home espresso machine that can steam milk properly and is great to practice making
several drinks at a time on?
Thank you,
Kim
Handlebar Coffee Roasters
Santa Barbara, CA
Read more…I'm just really curious about this machine and am wondering if anyone out there has used it, and what they thought of it.
Read more…I received an email from a potential client Friday. He was contemplating buying a used espresso machine and asked if I thought the asking price was fair. Not being able to see the machine, I gave him a couple of considerations that might reduce the v
Read more…Bry mentioned a very interesting and thought provoking video presentation this evening found here:
http://brewtasterepeat.wordpress.com/2011/07/13/wet-grinding/
At first after Bry left found this link
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1750-3
Looking for a good vendor in porcelain cups.....I already know of espresso parts and supply along with visions....
Any ideas??? Large volume...dont want cheap chip crap either. < Say that 3x fast!
Thanks!
I work at a small coffee shop at our church that uses a Rancilio Epoca E 2-group - a great little machine that makes great espresso.
We're opening a shop soon and am working on figuring out which espresso machine to use. I'm considering the new Cla
Read more…I am getting ready to put an espresso machine in my church. There are aprox. 700 adults per service with 2 services (1400). we already have the coffee bar with illy drip coffee and are not adding the espresso machine. I have used a Rancilio class
Read more…We have a Bunn water tower that we are using for a manual pour-over bar at our shop. Recently, during a high volume period, the water tower started shaking and put off a lot of steam. It sounded like the water was at a rolling boil inside. Initially
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