I've already decided that I would like to open a coffee shop near a college or university in Massachusetts, but that's about it. I was wondering how shop owners here went about finding locations. - What was your criteria? - At what point were you a
Read more…Ok, After being open for a year or two or....? What would you do different on your next shop before opening the doors? I know you have all thought about this. I have been open for going on a year and a half and I think about it every day. I'm in the
Read more…Well the time comes in any loving relationship that things have to come to an end. This beautiful lady (in her own way) and I have been together for about three years but I have started seeing another younger lady named Diedrich who is a little bit b
Read more…Hello Barista Exchange! It's time to start planning for next years tradeshows, and I wanted to let everyone know that we have Coffee Fest Chicago Free Registration Coupons for anyone interested in attending. I am attaching the .pdf file to this pos
Read more…i just saw "red espresso" on youtube for the first time and i wondered if anyone out there has tried the stuff. im not much of a tea guy but it seams like an interesting idea. so if any one has feed back on taste, quality, preparation or equipment is
Read more…Hi!I started roasting coffee in a home roaster machine. I was in a coffee roastery to learn something about roasting and I read some blogs of coffee roasters... Now I am doing this: 1)Heat up to 440F 2)Throw coffee inside,it goes down to 390F, I saw
Read more…Hello all. I am getting closer to my goal of opening a shop in Chicago and just ran across an interesting note on the city's website. They say that there must be one Food Service Sanitation Manager on site AT ALL TIMES. I have my certification but I
Read more…As I am on the brink of starting a new café I run into the question; which machine to choose. I narrowed it down to three. Synesso, LM Linea or Kvdw. I could do with some do or don't arguments in this. Details; the place is going to be in Rotterdam
Read more…We're moving our coffee operation into a much smaller space, and I'm considering pre-grinding a small amount of decaf at the beginning of the day (maybe using the Bunn drip grinder set on "espresso") and keeping it in a small Cambro container by the
Read more…I would like to hear any suggestions or thoughts you may have on how you are taking drive thru orders. Do you have a menu board with intercom? A separate ordering window? Any suggestions would be great as we are in the process of renovating an old ch
Read more…I am visiting my sister in Boston until this Sunday. I already have plans to visit equal exchange (our shop's super delicious supplier) but is there anywhere you guys recommend/work that I should check out? Thanks!
Read more…Has this product been dropped from the line at Hario? I can't find it on their website, and a few stores that show it are all out of stock. Wassup wit dat?
Read more…Does anyone have experience making a signature drink with tea as an ingredient?
Read more…This past Christmas 10's of thousand of people received a pod machine....I am trying to find out the brewing temp of the most popular...I know Bunn brews at 200 degrees..Can I get some help please..Do you think the K-Cup and others are a fad that wil
Read more…O.K., I have to chime in on this with a funny story. There was a person... would be easier to say there was a customer... but she wasn't. So this lady comes in ... parks her car in the handicap spot right in front of the door... giant SUV... orders a
Read more…We are a roaster cafe looking for a candidate who has sharp people skill and loves working in a people environment and great as a team player. Quick on the feet and willing to learn. Only Serious Barista need to inquire. Contact Marilyn Eng @ maril
Read more…I have a NS single gang with chrome plated wand and the 4 hole tip and IMO it is not a very good tip for making microfoam. I have contacted Espresso Parts and they do not sell a replacement tip. I am thinking about a female to male fitting and think
Read more…It will be nice if all of us supports the local coffee shops when traveling (even to the next town from where we live). Personally, I do it all the time. I don't support chains like Mc'Ds or Starbucks. Support people investing their savings into thei
Read more…We have a HME drive thru intercom system and was hoping someone had experience with an aftermarket replacement headset.
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