Hey Coffeefest and Barista Exchange lovers, House Blend Café in Orlando, FL, has a unique business model—sell great coffee, food and products and donate all profits to charity. The Bored Barista wants to help them help others. So, for every Bored Ba
Read more…My picture on my profile has part of my head chopped off. How do I get it centered so you can have me all? My hat is what makes me whole and complete. In laymans terms pleae.
Read more…So I was working at the coffee shop, you know making various beverages and sort of recollecting several conversations I have had with customers over the years and I remembered one particular that needed expounding. I don't want to "over write" this s
Read more…Well, as you know, we in the Barista Guild have been actively revamping the whole Barista Guild experience. We have added so much already, and have so much to add in the future. One thing that we hear consistently is that you want more social interac
Read more…So this is how it is, Mercanta have an exclusivity agreement with a certain roastery in Cape Town, South Africa and will not supply anybody else in the country of 50 odd million people. They are doing around 3 tonnes a month and have been open for 2
Read more…has anyone ever noticed any noteworthy alignments of two or more events or circumstances without obvious causal connection at their cafe, on barista exchange or at competition? one of the strangest things i've noticed today, is the fact that my bari
Read more…I have an idea, I have some really nice shirts that we use for marketing. I think it would be cool to trade a few for some of your shirts. Good or bad?
Read more…The soon to be wife of Chris Owens, and incredible barista in her own right, m'lissa muckerman's having a birthday. So, Happy Birthday Miss Muckerman! Hope your day's the best day of your birth you've ever had, full of fun, merriment, wonder and joy.
Read more…Does anybody know where i can get a decent map of the growing regions in the world. I've searched the Internet and the images i found just aren't cutting it. Thnx Djaya
Read more…Alright so forgive me if this topic has already been started but, what are the three weirdest/coolest things someone has dropped into your tip cup? For me it was 1.Chuck E Cheese token 2.$100 3. A small coin shaped piece of metal which had the outli
Read more…I love what I do, and thats why I do it. However, in the world we live in, I'm starting to think things are a little off kilter. In every cafe I've worked, tips are split equally at the end of a shift. If I understand the laws correctly, tips must b
Read more…The use of high fructose corn syrup came under some scrutiny earlier this year when a study linked HFCS to obesity. New data reported in USA Today now shows no relationship between the two. HFCS is used in a number of products - including syrups and
Read more…Does anyone on here play Halo 3 on xbox live? It would be cool to pwnz n00bz with some fellow baristas =P
Read more…I recently got a phone call from someone wanting to know if I'd be willing to roast cacao beans for their company in my coffee roaster, and , well, I have no idea as to how advisable this is. It looks to be a potentially large account, but my instint
Read more…I am on vacation in Orlando, Florida and can't find anything but the "S" word. I'm fine. I brought a french press and a syphon, but everyone else I am with drinks espresso drinks and my girlfriend hates Big Green. Any suggestions?
Read more…What quotes about coffee do you think are the best in the bussiness. My personal favorite is this one: "Men are like coffee, the best ones are strong, hot and keep you awake all night" Greets Djaya
Read more…I would like to ask of members, when was the last time you got a pat on the back, or kudos for a job well done, or maybe you didn't but went that extra mile to give that heavenly coffee experience. In this Industry,and in these times, I feel much ene
Read more…There are few places that charge extra for soy milk... Yes or No for extra charge???
Read more…Would like to x with that member, and then they may contact my relatives there and my relatives may then frequent that member's establishment. Thanks, Matt
Read more…As a neverending student to this wonderfull product called coffe I'm still looking for books to broaden my knowledge. Are there books of which you say this is one that has to be on my bookshelf greets Djaya
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