Coffee Cupping Cupping is one of the coffee tasting techniques used by cuppers to evaluate coffee aroma and the flavor profile of a coffee. To understand the minor differences between coffee growing regions, it is important to taste coffee from arou
Read more…I've been told by Wikipedia.com that espresso has less caffeine than drip. However, when I check on Mayoclinic.com, I read that they are about the same. What's going on here; does drip coffee indeed have more caffeine than a pulled espresso (assume t
Read more…Hi all, Wanted to share the news about an event that is in the works for November. The Southeast Regional Chapter of the BGA will be hosting a regional jam on the weekend of November 13th 2009 in Charlotte NC. We're planning a pretty good lineup of
Read more…As someone that is still very new to the specialty coffee world, I will admit that I was recently of the naive mindset that is (arguably) shared by the masses when it comes to quality coffee, and am attempting to throw in my 2 cents on the topic in t
Read more…If I have only $150 for a grinder (not espresso), what would you guys and gals recommend? My old one just died and that is all we have available to purchase new equipment at this time...HELP!!!
Read more…Hello, Opening up a new shop within the next month and a half. Times are tough, so anything we can buy used (we're all about recycle and re-use anyhow) we would prefer. We're looking for: Espresso Grinders Hot Water Towers Basic Coffee Shop Supplie
Read more…We need to find a used 3 group La Marzocco for a good price. janice
Read more…Dear Colleagues Baristi, what can you please tell me about the Nuova Simonelli grinder "Mythos"? Thank you Giovanni
Read more…Why buy new when you can get the same software & hardware for less than half the price. I've enjoyed the ease of this system while in use and I'm selling it now because I'm moving to Costa Rica and have closed my shop. I will post photos & details in
Read more…Hello all, We're a new coffee roaster setting up in Brisbane, Australia. We welcome you to drop by for a drink. Thanks and looking forward to being a part of Barista Exchange. The team at Bellissimo Coffee
Read more…All right. I'm headed to atlanta at the beginning of the year. What shops will make the visit worth it?
Read more…Barista need for an high end coffee bar in midtown www.stayaka.com with pay and full benifts Please contact kahmed@stayaka.com
Read more…As stated by Al Reis and Jack Trout in their classic text..."Marketing is in it's essence Positioning of the Mind." This is a fundamental law of the land and the McD's, DD's and the Sbux of the world have beaucoup $$$ to position themselves in the co
Read more…We are looking to start a bakery in our small community but feel that coffe products are essential to being successful. We know nothing about coffee and need a quick course. Got any ideas? We are located near Reno, Nevada
Read more…Hi all, I am a barista/cafe owner from Sydney travelling to the US next week. Passing through Washington D.C, New York, San Francisco - your guidance on the espresso must see and do would be great. Await your responses Dave
Read more…Hi all, have a nagging little problem...the overhead lighting in my shop does not work it's way to the operational side of our espresso machine very well. Not an issue when the sun is up and we're getting lots of ambient light, but visibility to the
Read more…I won't name any names, but I just had my second horrible experience with a well established travel mug supplier. Lost orders, graphics that rub off, rust stains, bad service, etc... Anyone have a company they recommend. (In Canada if possible but s
Read more…I am just beginning to draw a mental picture of the general look and feel of the coffee shop I'd like to create. I was wondering what has inspired owners/baristas of existing shops when sitting down to put what they envisioned on paper and overseein
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