Hi there BX'ers, I just have a quick question for any of you La Marzocco Linea owners or users out there, I'm struggling with getting good results when steaming smaller quantities of milk and wondering what other Linea owners are setting their steam
Read more…I use Linea AV machines with stock LM diffuser screens and have an ongoing problem with the screens (after about a week from new) allowing water to travel between the diffuser and screen and basically leak out around the edges. This occurs with the s
Read more…Has anyone had to get a countdown timer for their brewed coffee? We just received new FETCO urns from our roaster and they don't have the clever little feature our old urns had. The old urns had digital timers built into the stem, which reset automa
Read more…I'm going there in February. Anyone recommend coffee shops that I should visit? Thanks in advance ^_^
Read more…So I've done some research on this matter, but I haven't turned up detailed explanations into the pros or cons of freezing whole bean coffee. I've found one commonality, in that the coffee should only be frozen once. I'm hoping to learn about the sci
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I'm a barista from Auckland New Zealand and I'm competing in this years regionals, and I need some ideas for signature drinks?
things I'm considering using are the following
* showcasing a single origin that is process to different way
Read more…Me and my two partners are opening a coffee / smoothie cafe this spring. One partner wants to purchase roasting equipment and roast our own (he doesn't even drink coffee) and two of us feel we should focus on getting everything else set and let the p
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I am NOT a barista! I am a pastry chef who is opening up a patisserie in Rogers, AR and want to serve basic espresso drinks along with French Press service to compliment pastries and desserts. I am looking for a used espresso machine and wou
Read more…Hello! I'm fixing up all my coffee equipment and am in the process of replacing burrs. The blades on my Bunn G3 seem extremely dull. Replacement burrs run about $200! Is there some way to get them sharpened for cheaper? Must they be replaced (they p
Read more…Has anyone seen the plastic coffee cup lid applicator that McD's uses in their McCafe? It looks like a "top hat" and applies even pressure around the rim of the lid - perfect every time. I can't find anywhere to buy this, and am hoping someone in the
Read more…Coffee Fest Chicago is coming up! The dates are 2/18-2/20 and the show is being held at Navy Pier.
Who is planning on attending? What are you looking to see there?
Also, I've got free passes for the show if you are interested (no obligation).
Read more…Good morning!
I manage a coffee kiosk on the Public Transit line in Portland, and am the barista trainer there and at two other shops that have the same owner, all serving Stumptown.
Every week, part of my job is to come up with a Barista Developme
Read more…We are opening new cafe and are trying to find a good roaster to work with in Minnesota state or in the Midwest, please advice. Thanks
Read more…I am wondering if anyone has a wholesale price determination model (for roasted coffee breans) they are willing to share.........
Building a spreadsheet where we put in the price we paid for green say anywhere between $3.20 and $3.75 per pound (wou
Read more…I'm looking for some feedback on these roasters, particularly the 5Kg model. Does anyone have experience with them? Estimated cost? Pro/cons, comparison's with other commercial roasters such as Diedrich?
http://www.usroastercorp.com/5kiloroaster.ht
Read more…Do you think that there is just one way to make an "?ESPRESSO PERFECTO"?
Read more…so i made a pourover bar from scratch, i figured i'd pass along the know-how.
Hello,
I am considering using the Selby Soft POS system and am hoping that someone in PDX has it operating so I can come by and see it in action. I've read all the posts here about it and it sounds great just would like to see how the baristas feel
Read more…We have a Faema, in a 65 seat restaurant, on its last legs. Technician is dropping by almost every month replacing one thing or another. I've been extremely happy with this machine so I'm looking at another Faema. For budget my choices are Smart A2 o
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