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New Orleans?

Looking for good espresso in Nola. We've struck out so far. Any tips would be much appreciated before I enter wthdrawal... Thanks!

Looking for a talented barista to work in Astoria NY

Looking for a talented barista to work in a new cafe opening in Astoria NY

Novo Coffee

Currently offering coffee served by the cup, via Clover.  We also always feature our Espresso Novo (Ethiopia, Panama, Columbia) as well as a SO option for espresso. 

reusable mesh gold filters

hi, i am working on a commercial scale equipment system to produce cold press.  i have considered the Swissgold brand "6-12 cup" basket, but i want to avoid the use of plastics.

Request for Presentations: the 23rd Annual SCAA Event

Flooring Options

Hello,

I am getting ready to install our new IR-12 in an amazing 160 year old building.  I am curious as to what others have done to the floors under and around  their roasters.  The building has beautiful wood floors so just setting the roaster on

Water Softening

Upstate New York Coffee

 I am taking a trip to Upstate New York for a wedding next weekend, specifically to around Alexandria Bay and Wellesly Island. Anyone know places I should go for the best cups of coffee between there and Syracuse?

 I am bringing my own coffee and Aer

diedrich IR-3 charge temp?

Hi, just wondering if charge temp for IR-3 roaster should change with type of bean (hard/soft) and/or size of batch? I want to drop at around 380 degree F, but can not reach 265 for 50/50 airflow fast enough. My roasts are taking too long as a result

Best grind type for Hario Fretta

Hey Friends,

What is your favorite part about being a barista and serving your customers?

I am remarkably blessed to be able to serve our locals. Not only is it great to serve them excellent coffee but getting to know your neighbors and being a part of helping brighten up their day is simply invaluable.
My favorite part of this job is whe

Single origin grinder

I am in the market for a new grinder. I have a Robur e and a Kony e and would like another for single origin. I like the grinders that I have now but thought maybe I would try something new. It has to be doserless though. Anyone tried the Mahlkonig t

Grinder for Pourover Brewbar

Hi guys! I am going to be putting a pourover bar in our new shop and would like to hear what choices I have as far as grinders are concerned. Will I be able to use our bulk bean grinder? Thanks for any help you have to offer!

Alternative to bodum?

Nothing against bodum, but I'm looking for some products to sell at our shop-grinders, brewers, storage etc.- for home use. I like bodum but there's a coffee shop two blocks away that stocks loads of bodum products. I would like to offer something di

Battle of the Barista

hi fellow coffee lovers,,,there's gonna be a barista competition in Penag this month on the 25th at Gurney Plaza...hope to see u guys there...more info can be attained at Lighthousecoffee.com

Best cups for latte art?

Hey all,

Flavour Combinations

Hey Guys,

i'm trying to expand my repertoire of flavour pairings with espresso away from the obvious orange, strawberry, chocolate, etc. Just looking for people's thoughts on the subject of espresso flavour pairings. I'm experimenting with herbs, b

how to make a cherry foam

i want to add cherry foam in my seasonal drinks.anyone knows how to do it?i will put it above the crema of the espresso.thank you guys

mazzer doser dissassemble issue

at the moment I am trying to take apart one of our older grinders to refurbing it to go back on the bar. it was taken out of service and a spare put in it's place due to an overly sticky dosing lever. the back-up needs to come off the bar, it is not

Is the media catching on? I think so...

Here is something I thought worth sharing with y'all. It's been a buzz on twitter with some, and for good reason. I think this bodes well for the future of specialty coffee, baristas, and the public's perception of it.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/163