First of all, I'm a newbie to espresso. Although I've had many lattes throughout the years, most have been mochas. I tired of paying $5 for way too much sugar and way too little coffee flavor so I bought an espresso machine. Hey, you don't need 30g o
Read more…I'm looking for advice on better posture and hand position to avoid back/ neck strain and carpal tunnel issues. My husband I both recently had wrist strain as the demand for espresso beverages increased for the holidays and winter weather. Getting th
Read more…We will open our doors @ 6am on the 30th and will remain open until we reach 40,000 cups saved. As of End of Day Dec. 29th we have 991 cups to go. Every Cup Counts! Spread the word! December 30th 5:30 pm - Join us for Game Night ( Scrabble, Piction
Read more…Been wracking my brain, trying to figure out a way to maintain my commitment to brewing by the cup freshness, and also be able to provide a cup of coffee for that customer in a freakin' rush, without having to resort to putting French pressed coffee
Read more…I'm about to start training a bunch of people and i'm perusing the internetz for some articles for a primer for my "trainees" to read before we get started. If you've come across something interesting please leave a link. thanks.
Read more…Dear Coffee Lovers, I am living on the west coast for the time being working for a very well respected coffee company. I am planning on moving back to my hometown in MI within the next 12 months. I have been working on biz plans and have been workin
Read more…I've recently purchased a coffee kiosk located in a medium/large size hospital. Since I'm new to the coffee business, I don't have experience in marketing and developing greater sales in such an environment. Does anyone have any experience in increas
Read more…I would like to talk to people who have set up successful coffee cafes or shop to tell me how to go about starting one. My interests would be inside a high traffic area like a mall where am already eyeing a few good locations. Apart from that i plan
Read more…I wanted a challenge with fancying up the tip jar, not the best, but I'm happy with the out come... Enjoy :)
Has anyone done a tea tasting themselves? If you have, please share your experience and ideas. Point me to the right direction on getting materials, setting up shop, organization, etc. Thanks!
Read more…I'm putting together a business plan for a retail cafe concept. I would love to name my biz after a former cafe chain that went out of business a decade ago but don't know any of the legalities. Do the former owners of the now non-existant business o
Read more…I am looking for help working out the site plan design for a drive thru coffee business. The location is a corner property (former gas station/convenience store). The pumps and tanks have been removed, as well as the pump island. Just the building r
Read more…I am working on my menu in my shop, and am trying to decide about my brewing offerings. I will be having a pourover bar, rather than airpots of mechanical drip coffee, due to my commitment to providing the freshest cup possible. I plan to have a drip
Read more…Hello, Am looking for somebody with experience to start up a coffee cafe in the beautiful and modern city of Abuja Nigeria. We are in need of a good coffee cafe in this city. There are alot of international employees and the locals love good chai. Th
Read more…Hey Everyone! I'm in the process of building a business plan centered around a flagship indie coffee shop and cafe and as a secondary opportunity I've been playing with the idea of seeking out locations for 'micro shops' to offer a basic line of spe
Read more…Hello everyone! Our store is looking to get some different chai besides the standard, below average oregon chai. We used to have My Chai which was fantastic but extremely expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions for a more middle of the road brand
Read more…I'm shopping for a POS. There are too much room for error with debit/credit and the old casio. Any input on good/bad features or products? Thanks! p.s. I prefer mac laptops and would like something compatible. Am I shooting myself in the foot?
Read more…I wanted to get opinions in regards to adding a wine bar to a coffee bar. I would like to hear from those who currently sell wine and how it is working for them. I would also like to hear from those opposed to the idea. We are considering addding a w
Read more…Thanks in advance for any info on this item.....i own a small coffee shop, Eugene Coffee Company and have been hounded by ascap to pay the 300-$400 annual fee to play cd's in my shop. I have consulted my attorney and yes, i have to pay it if i am to
Read more…Black Cat got robbed this morning at 6am. Granted the economy in Portland is horrible. Perhaps that is one reason for an increase in crime. Do fellow coffee shop people have policies in place for robbery? This is the 2nd time this has happened in 7 y
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