Hello coffee servers, baristas and other cafe staff
I'm doing research for an article about today's cafe culture and am looking for your stories, anecdotes, opinions, advice and anything else you'd like to impart about your store's group of regular cu
Hey all, it has been a while since I posted anything on here but I have recently come up against a brick wall so to speak. I work in a shop that recently got an Astoria Plus 4 You, and while I love the machine and think it is just nifty I was wonderi
Read more…I'm expanding my business in several different directions at once and have everything put together for being mobile but the espresso cart itself. Anyone on the East Coast selling one? I'm willing to pick it up or have it shipped. Thanks, all!
what is the best way to post a wifi sign? I have people who come in to use the wifi but they don't buy anything. I feel the Free WiFi is for paying customers. Should I post a sign and how should I say it? Anyone have any helpfull advice?
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Read more…about a week and a half ago I was in the shop and prepped my first roast of the day of our red rooster espresso, everything ran as normal, beans were lofting nicely, then all hell broke loose, the roaster starting vibrating like mad, tremors went thr
Read more…O.K. well I could have titled it (screw missing)... people been tellin' me that all my life... but then, I would not have gotten your attention.
The attached photo is from a La Marcozza and I posted a thread about my problem here:
http://www.baristaexc
Here's the question, and the main reason I joined bX: I want to start a coffee house and lounge. My greatest coffee love is the cold-brew/steeped method. I've read plenty of examples of other owners using cold-brewed concentrates for their iced cof
Read more…Te Aro Roasted is a growing micro-roaster in Toronto, Canada. We are on
the hunt for a talented barista looking to take the next step in the
coffee industry, or experienced roasting assistant to join our company.
This
role
would assist and eventually
The Shop I am working at is looking to upgrade our machine I have narrowed it down to these two machines. I understand that the Appia is a bit smaller in boiler size, but im wondering what some of the other differences are, and would it be worth the
Read more…I am trying to decide between two La Marzocco models
2-Group Linea Semi-Auto
2-Group GB5 Semi-Auto
Which is better for a new store? Thoughts?
Read more…Just moved to a new and better location! 2229 North Eldorado in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Near Jeld Wen, Oregon Institute of Technology, and Skylakes Medical Center.
Read more…I'm going to Fremont Washington. Any suggestions of must try coffee shops?
Read more…Hey folks.. we use the 2 group La Marzocco, and we feel like the steam wand pressure is way too high.. has anyone else had this experience? we're going to get our technician to turn it down, but we're also thinking about getting new tips for the wan
Read more…I recently found out about the SCAA Workshops in Grand Rapids, May 13-14th, and while I plan to attend, I'd love to hear from folks who've attended in the past. How much does it involve? And can anyone enlighten me as to why the price is so steep f
Read more…We are currently using Borden (mainly to support out local market) products for our milk based drinks and I want to know what my other Texan baristas "milk of choice" is?? Most importantly taste and microfoaming.
Read more…The bX Darth Vader is snug in his box after an extended visit in Santa Fe. Had a great time with him here at the Coffee Kids office and we're looking forward to sharing the joy that is the 'traveling Darth Vader' with other folks.
I have an espresso bar catering service. I'm always looking for inexpensive ways to advertise. Has anyone ever had any luck with Facebook advertising? Any other inexpensive advertising suggestions?
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