When I opened my espresso kiosk five years ago I knew nothing of the amazing tastes,textures and variety available at the best coffee bars. I thought Starbucks was good, Peet’s was better and everything else fell far below them. Then I a
Read more…The first Louisville bash, Barista Bash 001, was featured in a write up in the latest issue of Barista Magazine.
Traditional espresso bar in the heart of downtown Tulsa run by a rotating group of the best baristas in the city..a collective if you will. Partnered with Topeca coffee (local roaster, importer..owns 2 family farms and a mill in el Salvador), we use
Read more…Curious about peoples experience with pour-over bars. The housing is being built custom and will conform to whichever drippers/filters produce the best results... Has anyone come across glass drippers? Comments appreciated and considered!
The best Coffe and Cocktail Bar in Cluj Napoca, Romania.
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I started as a barista last year and quickly advanced to roaster for Newport Bay Coffee in Newport, OR. Extensive knowledge of the history of college, drink making, and roasting. Also packing, deliveries, and sales. Some experience training
"Cup of Excellence international jury came to Guatemala City during the week of May 24-28. They managed to award 28 farms, the largest number since 2002, in ANACAFE'S headquarters just before the Pacaya volcano started to through volcanic rocks and a
Read more…Coming soon in Las Vegas - Caffe Lounge & Espresso Bar.
I am excited to be launching my espresso catering business! I am starting very small and simple with 1 single group machine and small venues. (Nuova Simonelli Oscar) So, as I am fine tuning my pricing I am wondering at what point do I decide an eve
Read more…Hey guys, I was just looking at the 3 cup chemex http://www.amazon.com/Chemex-1-3-Coffee-Maker-Handle/dp/B000LQI3RU/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1275803611&sr=8-9
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I had a customer from Tazmania come in and asked for a drink called a "flat white" we weren't quite sure what it was I was supposed to make...I made an Au'lait..wasn't quite it. Does anyone know what a flat white is?
Do you have any other fun/secret
Join all the rocky mountain folk, as we throw down while we watch others throw down in London for the WBC.
Any advice on smoothies? I like Sweet bird peach and Mango. Dr Smoothie Strawberry is good too. Is there anything else on the market?
Read more…With the season of Coffee Fests on top of us I was wondering if such a thing could be possible. The idea sounds difficult to organize but in this business difficult issues are only challange's unresolved.
What do you think Matt. Doable?
Read more…What is the definition of a successful coffee shop?
How does someone know that they are successful?
Read more…Perhaps Henry James described it best in The Great Good Place, his short story about a harried writer who dreams of a simple
yet special spot to get away from life’s grueling demands and regain a little
peace of mind. Where do you go to escape the fa
Just saw these, reposted after being reposted on Facebook. Thought I'd post them here to see what y'all thought.
The articles are here and here.
Written by Todd Carmichael, who I know little about. Apparently, he's a coffee guy that once walked to th
Jason Shipley has been kind enough to post updates on the building of his new shop. Suggested to him that we start a new thread where we can post floor plans where others can 'borrow' ideas.
Picasso said it best: "good artists paint... great artists '
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i am making my own Hario Pourover Station and would to know if anyone has the size dimension of a Hario V60 #2 Ceramic dripper, specifically:
- diameter of the bottom from end to end
- diameter of the bottom opening, (not the hole), but the sma
