Calling all BARISTAS! Ben Kaminsky was a last minute entry in the US Cup Tasters Championship in Atlanta last month. In a tight, multiple heat elimination process Ben was narrowed down to three finalists Andy (with the unique slurp technique), Geoff
Read more…Well I have uploaded pictures three times but they don't show up, any suggestions, hits, tips?
Read more…I am an iPhone crazy man, and as rich as the browsing experience is on it, is there anyone else that thinks this could be accomplished? What about a BX iphone app??
Read more…Due to a very limited exposure to chai products, I am ignorant of the various ways to present this beverage. I apologize for my ignorance and humbly beseech my betters for education in the art of making a chai latte, and whether it is possible to pou
Read more…I live in NW. Portland (Oregon, not Maine) and my room mate sprung on me that she's moving out next week so I need a room mate asap. This month is already completely paid for. It's a two bedroom one bath apartment on NW. Naito Pkwy. It is Section 8 s
Read more…Interested in gluten- and allergen-free baked goods for your shop?? Follow @GrannyLala on Twitter I met this gal today and she has a real passion for baking food for people with specific food preferences or diets. I am not affiliated with her, just
Read more…The other night, I went to a concert with a friend of mine and my sister and her boyfriend. It was at a local college (Carroll in Waukesha, WI) and the line-up was nothing to shake a finger at; Ra Ra Riot, Cold War Kids, and Death Cab For Cutie. Now,
Read more…Since working at a coffee shoppe usually means that you are on your feet for hours on end, often times on very unforgiving floors, I was wondering if anybody has a pair or brand of shoes that they simply could not make it through a shift without? Any
Read more…Hey everyone! I thought it would be fun to see who is at the SCAA this week. We are in booth 550 - Stop in and say hi!
Read more…Michael Phillips is supposed to be on the Oprah Show this Friday. Mad props go to Michael!!! Can anyone verify? I would hate to record the show and waste good hard drive space if he was not on! :-)
Read more…If you're here and you know it, bX chat (clap clap) If you're here and you know it hit the chat. Yes, lame, I know. There are lots of people on, and the chat is virtually empty. Join the "fun".
Read more…Hi, I'm a student at MATC. I'm working on a marketing degree and plan on graduating this spring. I'm currently doing an internship and I need to learn as much as I can about WIFI useage in specialty cafes. I was hoping someone would like to discuss W
Read more…For every shoe you purchase, TOMS Shoes will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. You should definitely check out the shoes they are super comfortable and cool. Help kids who need shoes. http://www.tomsshoes.com/shoes.aspx http://www.youtube.c
Read more…OK, I don't know how to write apps for the iPhone, I'm just saying it would rank up there with brewing shots directly into my mouth... Any takers? I've got a pound of our best single origin freshly roasted and shipped to your door if you can throw on
Read more…Anyone know who can fix coffee equipment at Dutch Harbor? I'm helping an aunt with opening a shop. There's only so much I can do for preventative maitanence on the equipment. If something goes terribly wrong, I'm wondering who am I going to call? Th
Read more…...in my drip coffee. Which might just get me banned from this forum... And no, the coffee isn't THAT bad! At least I am not using SOY milk...( note the irony here) (sorry, kinda bored, needed to express that dark side of myself)
Read more…We've just put up a poll asking readers what they tip their baristas. Vote or view results (just starting to roll in) and let us know your experience: http://www.imbibemagazine.com/#poll (up through April 10)
Read more…Makes for fascinating reading, as most of you know. My question is: what is the trick to registering a new membership? Is it a secret handshake? Are you granted membership once you join a secret society of professional coffee aficionados? Does it req
Read more…Hello all Baristas and Coffee aficionados! I'm really curious to hear everyone's stories about how they got involved in the industry, why they stuck around and what makes coffee so awesome! Share stories about your favorite regulars and funny run-in
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