Hey BX'ers, I was just wondering what your home coffee set up was like? Do you have a full set up in your kitchen, or do you wait until you go to your shop? Pictures would be a definite plus. Now is your time to show off!
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i'm going to be down in sf for this weekend and i wanna taste, sip, drink, chug, and enjoy some excellent espresso and press. i wanna check out some techniques and styles. ogle a bit.
where should i stop?
any specific shops you recommend?
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Shawn Steiman describes his impressions from the recent Ka‘u Coffee Festival 2010 in his blog.
Have you been there too? Share what you have seen.
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Hello! I have a stumper for all techies out there with flojet pump system experience. We installed two systems at a drive thru 7 months ago. One goes to the espresso machine and has nothing else in line. The other supplies water to the triple sink, h
Read more…If you had an hour to talk to 2 new baristas / shop owners about espresso machine cleaning and maintenance what would you say?
What have you learned from NOT cleaning/maintaining your machine?
What time saving tips have you found for daily cleaning?
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Am Ivan a Barista in Uganda,my cry is more support and networking between the Baristas from across the world to improve our brewing techniques.
Hi Everyone,
I stumbled across this article today...
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0218468320100302?type=marketsNews
Apparently, in response "to customer demand for larger cold beverages", Starbucks is testing a 31-oz size for their iced tea and i
I was just reading an article about how cafe grumpy is serving a $12 cup of ethiopian coffee.
I just finished restoring a 1997 Brasilia Portofino 2GR/DIG and now that all the essentials are where they need to be, I'm looking into aftermarket steam wand tips/nozzles and having absolutely no luck. I've worn out the poor Google machine trying t
Read more…alright ya'll, post pictures and stats of your espresso shots! prettiest shot wins a free double espresso at my shop if you ever get to Asheville. 20g dose 30 sec extraction @ 195 F ~2 oz. shot café remon blend, our espresso blend (sumatra, ethiopia
Read more…Cost of New Leaf 5 Gallon Gravity Bin $135
I had a n adjustment manual once from Franke, lost. Anyone know where i can get one? Manufacturer? Got plenty of parts blow ups. HALP CECIL HALP
Read more…We are making some changes and are willing to make aggressive deals on some equipment sitting in storage.
I have:
3 FETCO CBS2052 coffee brewers http://www.espressoparts.com/2052
1 FETCO CBS2052e (the newest model) Coffee brewer http://www.espressopart
Does anyone know a wholesaler that sells the hard plastic reusable frappe tumblers?
what would you say was the hardest part of starting your own business? Any sound advise for a future entrepreneur? Is it all location? Quality? a combination? Demographic? Plus, is it better to hook up with local roasters? Inindate me with knowledge
Read more…I noticed the last few days when I brew a 16oz on the clover there seems to be an "over-flow ring" around the puck... anyone know what the deal is with this? Is it a screen/filtering issue?
I was thinking maybe not all of the water was getting pulled
I started my career as a barista almost two years ago as a way to help pay my way through journalism school. I'm approaching my last semester in college, and I've decided that I don't want to give up my tamp and portafilter completely. I'm looking fo
Read more…Looking for an experienced barista take job at 2%jazz in Victoria Bc. Immediate response required. You must be fun, energetic, focused and skilled to get the job. Health care plan available.
Read more…Has anyone ever started, been apart of, or heard about Co-op coffee shops? Have they worked? Is it easier because both the time and capital need are less for each person or does it create more problems? I'm interested in any information or opinions a
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