Seems like a while since we've discussed what we think, speculate, or "know" happens inside the portafilter basket during the various stages of extraction. A bit of this has come up in another discussion:
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Hello fellow Baristas!
So a bunch of us here in Chicago are going to be taking the Megabus for
an overnight stay in Minneapolis, MN on Feb. 5th-6th. We've got kids
from Intelligentsia, Brothers K, Buzz, and the Coffee Studio so far
that plan on comi
I've been poking around on the SCAA and Barista Guild of America websites and was wondering which professional associations BX'ers were/are a part of and why. I understand membership to each comes with discounts and assorted opportunities, but I'd l
Read more…We're a contemporary cafe in Chicago, focusing on crafted espresso drinks, brew to order coffees and a seasonal menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. We also specialize in top quality loose leaf teas, prepared and steeped by our staff and served onl
Read more…Unless its water (or possibly beer) you don't need 20 ounces of anything...especially when it contains a full mornings worth of lactate from another animal.
Has anyone experimented with using multiple tamper base shapes to find an ideal shape when tamping for an espresso machine with a pre-infusion feature as it relates to taste? I have used a flat bottom base for years but started thinking about whether
Read more…Hey there.
I'm redesigning our storage closet w/ a tiny budget. Does anyone have a suggestion for layout? How are your storage areas set up?
Thanks!
I have a Aurelia Volumetric 2 group with 2 steam wands and Smart Wand and 2 Nuova Simonelli MDX grinders for sale. I had purchasedthese in May of 2008 with the plan of moving to a Caribbean island and opening a shop. Because of the economy and cha
Read more…Im based out of Orange County California, does anyone know where I can buy some really good Guatemalan coffee wholesale?
Olympia Coffee Roasting Co.'s second cafe on Olympia's Westside at 1706 Harrison Ave, Olympia, Washington 98502.
Contrary to the hours listed below we are closed on Sunday at this location but open at our Cherry Street location in Downtown Oly.
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Recently opened "Bio Barista" my company in the business of specialty coffees.
Like every barista I also had a dream of having my company, now slowly it has been a reality in my life.
Currently only attend to corporate events and fairs, but soon I wan
I would love to hear what you guys thought about it. Can you think of a situation in which someone could use this?
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Yes I posted a thread earlier asking for recomendations for good coffee in MN. I completely forgot to include information about the trip!
Who wouldn't want to go to Minneapolis in the WINTER!? So it's cold
everywhere around here so lets get away from
This article came out today in runningrestaurants.com -http://bit.ly/9mMgbf and I think most of the issues - and the potential solution apply equally to the coffee shop world. Interested in views on this
Read more…Hey Bxers!!! Anyone know where I can find a roaster that has Finca Lerida/honeyed coffee? Thanks in advance!!!
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I'm from a coffee shop up in Vancouver, BC, which you probably already know is hosting the 2010 Winter Games in a couple of weeks. Our store is hosting an Olympic torch, and the building complex we're part of is an official games-watching
Coffee/Spro is good ...even in a little heat!!! Come see us in Phoenix, 2 locations- North Phoenix and Scottsdale
Okay, so a selling point for me and my baristas is throwing art when we serve drinks. However, I have never taken lessons for latte art and I am not consistant with my pouring. So I am asking those out there with some experience, what are some basic
Read more…I'm sure we'll have the Super Bowl playing on the TV in our shop next Sunday. I figure we have a good venue for folks that don't want to or can't (because they're too young) hang out in a smelly, dirty bar.
I'm looking for a new tamper. I've been using the shop's basic rattleware for the last 2 years, another shop's old Reg before that. Time for something special, no?
Possibilities appear endless. I have some favorites after playing with a few, but ha
