I am sure this has been mentioned so many times, but does anyone have a preference on air roasters vs. drums? At the old shop I worked at we had an air roaster and other than that one, I have never seen another. I loved that thing. I couldn't even fi
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I bought this machine to Customize and Rebuild it and sell to someone who will take care of it and enjoy it.
It has been retrofitted with a new motherboard and heatsink tray and relays,every gasket is new. New heating elements and solenoids and gau
Hello everyone- I'm new to this forum and pretty new to the world of home espresso making too. I had the opportunity to buy a Rancilio Epoca S1 Tank model at an auction near where I live. I didn't have the opportunity to power it up but was told by s
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I am looking to take my Barista training a little further and looking to get a certificate or diploma (something that would be recognised around the world). I have seen a few places online. The big one the SCAE (Specialty Coffee Associat
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Which Super Automatic is best overall?
I am the manager of Awake Café in Triad Baptist Church. Our church runs about 1,500 people every Sunday morning. We have 3 services one at 8:45, one at 10, and one at 11:15. In between the services our c
Read more…I was recently reading different peoples takes on what a macchiato is. Am i wrong or does no one know what it is? i thought it was a shot of espresso with a dollop of foam on top. 'Mark' in Italian = mark the espresso with the foam?
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Anyone has experience with the Faema Teorema and the auto steam?
Regards,
Niv
Read more…We are opening a new shop in January and trying to figure out the drink sizes we will offer. Ideally we'd like to offer three, (12-16-20 oz), with 2, 3, and 4 shots respectively. The question becomes how to draw a triple shot at 23-24 grams with the
Read more…I am looking to buy a Plate Mill grinder for Office coffee operation. We grind all our coffee so it has to be constant use machine.
Greg
Read more…we have a big loose tea customer base, and now are getting requests for bubble tea. anyone carry it? if so, who is your resource? we do service a large high school crowd each afternoon who would be delighted.
Read more…We are brand new coffee shop that has opened in the Financial District. We pride ourselves in excellent customer service, serving delicious drinks, as well as taking care of our employees.
Looking for an experience barista that is proficient in:
- Dial
I have a barely used La Marzocco GS/3 and Mahlknoig k/30 Air grinder for sale. Originally purchased in Spring of 2014 for catering, and used at 6 private events (less than 100 people) before life went in a different direction. Pitchers, tamping mat,
Read more…I have for sale a La Marzocco swift grinder with ceramic burrs (about halfway through their life cycle. A few minor scuffs on the exterior but still works like a dream. Professionally serviced after being taken out of the our cafe. It's a double hopp
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For several years I've been operating a successful mobile outdoor and indoor espresso catering business and was toying with the idea of sharing what I have learned over the years with a broader audience via an e-book. I acquired all t
Read more…I try to provide incentives for employees, but wondered what things are given by other coffee house owners? Paid days off? Birthdays off? And a big one, how many free beverages--only on days working? Any beverages? Discounts? Thanks for your comments
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We are launching a new speciality coffee shop and want to best anticipate the needs of our baristas towel and rag wise (and also the best way to handle weekly maintaince in accordance with NYC health codes.
Any advice? Thanks!!
Read more…Looking for an up-to-date Roaster/Delivery startup price item sheet to incorporate into a business plan. This would include a sample roaster and 10k roaster.
Read more…Looking for an up-to-date Roaster/Delivery startup price item sheet to incorporate into a business plan. This would include a sample roaster and 10k roaster.
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I am in the process of setting up my own mobile coffee and sandwich shop in Aberdeen, Scotland. I am pretty clued up on everything, other than what is required to power my electrical equipment. As I will be set up in the street with no direct ac
