Hey guys!  Small-time baker-barista here getting started at the local Farmer's Market.  I'll be selling unique pastries and pairing them with samples of brew from local roasters.

I've been looking for an efficient method of producing samples that could one day (depending on profits) evolve into a coffee-by-the-cup selling upgrade and eventually lead to a whole espresso machine + small shop.  I've experimented with my Hario set up, contemplating the ease and most productive use of it by using water boiled on camper stoves.  I have a finicky Polder thermometer, V60 cones, and both the Mini and Skerton grinders, and found that grinding coffee to the fineness necessary takes just way too much time away from the customer.  Not to mention all of my potential burns from the stove, and the countless scales I'll have to replace from boiling water run off.  I'm a clumsy guy.  And I'll probably be a tad frantic most of the time.  

I recently rediscovered the Technivorm Moccamaster, and thought it might be a good replacement to a pour over set up.  The precise temperature brewing sounded great, but I'm wondering about the boiler.  Does anyone have opinions or data on whether or not it will withstand 8 10-cup brew cycles in four hours?  Just once per week.  I'm hoping a 40oz carafe every thirty minutes will satisfy 20 people with 2oz samples...if that's enough.  Is that a fair sample?  They're unsure what the turn out will be each Saturday, so I guess it'll have to be.  There's just so much to think about.  

I love the idea of a totally hand-crafted beverage, and I'll totally offer those to customers when I'm in a better situation.  For now, I just need a simple and delicious solution.  With the upgrade to electricity at the Market, I have also thought about purchasing an electric grinder to offset the time needed for the Skerton, but I just can't settle on anything less than the Baratza Forte AP.  It's something I can take to the next step of my business, but the price tag ($900) is a little scarier than the Moccamaster (at $299 from Seattle Coffee Gear), so I hope to build up to that.  Sure is a nice lookin' grinder, though.

So what do you think?  Is the Moccamaster KBT741 suitable to brew 8 pots in four hours?  Or do you have any cheaper grinder ideas?  I only want to spend money on a grinder if it will allow me to ground pounds of coffee upon request as well. 

I appreciate your input!

All the best,

Dowe

Uncanny Coffee & Company