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Yesterday I had some coffee made through the Hario V60 Porcelain over at Comet Coffee in Ann Arbor. It's an interesting little thing. It's basicly a pour over with a big hole at the bottom instead of two small o
Does it really allows baristas flexibilty when steaming and pouring latte art? 16 oz insulated wrap protects baristas' hands from the heat. I wonder how experts will rate it ?
Read more…yes i am aware that last year WBC machine test among 7 espresso machine manufacturers 3 manufacturers passed the WBC technical tests and became eligible for closed scene monetary bid to become the WBC sponsor in which they were nuova simonelli , dall
Read more…Anyone ever have a roaster exhaust stackhead installed incorrectly? If so, Roast magazine is looking for photos. Thanks for your help.
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This week I finally got my hands on the Clever Coffee Dripper. Sweet Maria's has been going gaga over this thing. Nick Cho (of Murky Fame) is also apparently using the brewer.
Okay, okay, I know... perking equals bad. BUT! (you knew there had to be a self-righteously indignant "but" in there, right? Good.) But... I found a vintage glass silex stovetop percolator for a whole buck! Science experiment for a buck- wouldn't you
Read more…I've been more or less obsessed with the idea of varying temperatures between group heads on the same machine for quite some time and with the race on to achieve pressure profiling, I feel like this discussion has been swept under the rug. Hypothetic
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I've read for years that sucking on a coffee bean will suck the bad odors out of your mouth. Now there is some science to back it up! Tel Aviv University Researchers have found that coffee extract can "inhibit th
I know that it is all trial and error but what is a good estimate of espresso used in a beginning shop per week? Thanks everyone you are so helpful.
Read more…So I am salvage junky! I want parts, pieces, old stuff. Make me an offer and if I like it we'll figure things out. If I don't reply immediately, I am not interested. Things I am looking for: Coffee Siphon mazzer grinders melitta racks conical burrs
Read more…I've been trying to understand the interaction of heat and the mineral content in water in espresso machine boilers, the dreadful scale. It seems that the most typical prevention of scale involves water treatment, but proper extraction requires some
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For those of you who want access to a classic text of coffee it is now available online for free!! (which is a whole lot better then the $650.00 price tag for it on Amazon )
You download it or view it online he
I hate to ask this question, as I'm a coffee house owner and realize that fresh-ground is going to produce the best cup, however, a friend of mine is looking for a high-end automatic coffee machine...probably the pod type...to put in an office with e
Read more…Hi. I just ordered a bunch of stuff from espresso supply in the "cremaware" collection and I'm not all that excited about it. More of a cream color, and the feel of it is just all different than the "coffeehouse" collection. Espresso supply says the
Read more…I'm interested to hear opinions from professional baristas on how the Compak K10 WBC compares to the Mazzer Kony. A lot of what I've read seems to indicate a big preference for the Compak grinder, but I do get the feeling most people haven't actuall
Read more…I am trying to find this part, so far the only place I have found is Espressoparts.com. I only need the hood (The part is available as a complete entity for about 100 bucks, I just need the hood. So is the above mentioned part the right one?? Oh I ha
Read more…A friend asked me what machine would be good for mobile operation. At this point, I think they are exploring a single group machine. I've heard reports of success using the Nuova Simonelli Oscar, was referred to the Epoca but didn't get good review f
Read more…I have been using a yama siphon 5 cup brewer and like the results. The difficulty I am having is keeping the filter clean. Even after soaking in it in really hot water, I feel all of my extractions have the faintest hint of dirty coffee equipment. I
Read more…I just moved from Seattle to Florida. I accepted a job as a barista at a local coffeeshop, but learned that they use an automatic machine. As in, you don't do anything but press a button to pull shots. No grinding. I'm terrified. How do these machine
Read more…I run a very busy deli and coffee bar inside a co-op. I have been buying new pump pots about every quarter and am tired of it. Does anyone have a good brand name or source for quality pots that will withstand some bumps and bruises?
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