Has anyone changed their packaging of whole bean and noticed success in doing so? We are thinking of printing our bags (one bag, different stickers for type) to get a custom/unique shelf presence and wonder if it is worth the investment. We currently
Read more…Looking for coffee shops that are using La Cimbali, Nuova Simionelli Aurelia or a Brazilia. We are looking for a machine and service for the future and would like as much feed back from the field as possible, service is a key for us and please let us
Read more…Has anyone had experience with COFFEE SHOP MANAGER (not Selby Soft)? That was the original question. thanks Andie
Read more…As a coffee industry operator, how are you embracing (or not) the opportunities and challenges that the social web, social media and social networking present? I spoke at Coffee Fest Seattle recently on social media. In a survey of the forty persons
Read more…I normally put my flavor in the cup first, then the 'spro, then the milk. But does it matter when the flavor goes in? before the espresso? after? or how about when the milk is already in the cup?
Read more…I just finished this book per Jay Caragay's recommendation on another thread. I am trying to wrap my mind around the concepts laid out in this book. Mr. Gerber presents some good thoughts, but I am uncertain about how I would even begin implementing
Read more…I am not a professional and i worked hard to make this dream happen and have a real nice little coffee shop/ 15 tables in the heart of Rabat Morocco what are the ideas that will make it work! I need a real good barrister to help me out in Morocco
Read more…Here in Australia it is almost about to get into the full swing of summer and we are going to start to infuse our own teas for chillin'. We are experimenting with tea blends like "Mexican mango Chili", and "Choc Mint Green". North Americans have be
Read more…Does anyone host or know of cupping events in the Los Angeles/Southern California area?
Read more…I need to get grinder for our drip station. Anyone has any suggestions?
Read more…Does anybody know where I could get custom printed sleeves that go onto Airpots? The aipots I have are the self services ones you put your cups under. If someone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Read more…Is Your Shop Using Social Media as a sales tool? Hello all: I launched a social media business this summer and am surveying various segments of the hospitality industry. Is your business using social media to drive growth? If so, how are you conduc
Read more…i was just doing payroll and found that my barista closed the shop 45 minutes early last week without asking me. I have also looked back and found several other days when she clocked out right at closing, meaning she would have to close early to coun
Read more…Move to beautiful Tucson Arizona and get to work building your dream. Great location, long term lease available. This little shop made a great start, but needs on site ownership to succeed. Fully equiped with the best money can buy. Serious inquiries
Read more…Hello, So I have been working at this coffee shop since it opened in February. I was told I would make 8.00 an hour and the tips work out to be about an extra dollar an hour. He pulls them all together for the whole week and then splits it that way.
Read more…Hello, I am looking for a source for 6 ounce hot cup lids....the sip lid type. Do they even exist? Would appreciate any help! -Chris
Read more…Yes, I'm sure it's a basic question but I have seen/heard of a mocha being done a few different ways. I'm only interested in the best way to be honest but I'd love to hear what everyone feels is the best way to make a mocha. Thanks as always for your
Read more…I've been looking really hard for the classic style brown and white cup and saucer sets for the cafe I'm opening up, but it seems that everyone is out of stock. Does anyone have any advice or know a place that has them in stock? Thanks! Mike
Read more…It's taken nearly 6 months of negotiations and back-and-forth, and Espresso Vivace's world-famous Espressos are now available at ROASTe.com. Espresso Vivace is one of the Northwest's most renown boutique roasters and cafes. In the hyper-competitive c
Read more…Ran across this and thought I'd pass it along. It is yet another "What Starbucks Did Wrong" article, but makes some interesting points as well. Its a quick read too... http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/16/news/companies/kevin_maney_starbucks.fortune/inde
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