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Spent pucks always have "holes'
I'm having issues with my espresso machine. Every espresso puck consistently has "holes". I have a Cimbali machine. I've replaced the holder gaskets, the screens and the shower disc. No matter how "tight" I pack the espresso into my portafilter - t
Read more…Staff Management Tips
I was wondering if anyone had any particularly interesting, funny, unique, etc. examples of how their staffs were/are set up and maintained to function as a team. For owners/managers - any tips/tricks when hiring? what personality traits/work histor
Read more…Barista Jam Columbus, Vac Pots and Chemex, and Hario
Kick off the new year, in a new shop, with us in Columbus. Date: January 24 Where: Impero Coffee Roasters, Columbus http://imperocoffee.squarespace.com/ When: 2 p.m. -5 p.m. General discussion (Geeking out on vac pot to french press) 5 p.m. $5 Latte
Read more…Coffee Therapy
Big city taste with a small town friendly atmosphere and rock bottom prices. Open 7 days a week. Focus on using only Michigan roasted coffee and local dairy. Always have three origin of brewed coffee available and SWP decaf. Open 3 years, 7 days a we
Read more…Let"s Talk About Bean Selection
As a roaster we are ever vigilant about the green coffee we buy. We cup and cup and cup some more. Our hotel and restaurant customers demand it; As do our mom &pops and our Specialty shops as well. How do you dicern good coffee from the rest? When
Read more…Equipment value
Looks like we are going to have to get out of the business. Does anyone have any suggestions on the value of commercial coffee gear? Most of it is 5 years old and all of it is quality gear that has worked fine for us this past year, other than minor
Read more…Espresso Atlanta Joins with Synesso
The Buckhead Coffee Company- Atlanta and our subsidiary Espresso Atlanta have joined Synesso as the exclusive sales and service partner for the Synesso Cyncra and Hydra for Atlanta and all of Georgia. We are honored and grateful that Synesso's Ann H
Read more…Are any of you on Google Wave? Using Waves to talk coffee?
Well, I just got my Google Wave invite, and am still trying to figure it out, but have started a wave talking about pre-infusion of espresso and it's affects. Wanna join? Let's join some people up! Mines beanryboy@googlewave.com
Read more…Coffee Fest in Noo Yawk
Heyo, So let's hear it, gang - who all is going out to Coffee Fest this year? The Northeastern Regional Barista Competition is there, as well as the Millrock Latte Art competition, plus the usual trade show mumbo jumbo. I'll be there, competing and
Read more…Barista Exchange T Shirts!!!!
In Celebration of reaching the 3000 member mark at Barista Exchange. Espressoparts.com and bX have joined together to create the first of many Barista Exchange T Shirts. The Viva Barista logo has been screened onto the front of 100% cotton T shirts
Read more…To Roast or not to Roast?
I thought the not-so-original ripoff of the Shakespeare soliloquy would garner at least some attention.. I'm strongly considering the addition of a roaster to my plans for a shop and sourcing quality green beans from an importer. The inevitable ques
Read more…Need a job description for...
Espresso Manager. What would you include in this description if you were to looking to move from the front of your shop into the back room (where the roaster is!)? I'll run the job by staff and if there isn't anybody up foir the job I'll post locally
Read more…Registration has officially opened for the SCAA 2010 Exposition in Anaheim CA!
Registration has officially opened for the 2010 22nd Annual SCAA Exposition "The Event" to be held in Anaheim, CA. Register today by visiting: http://www.scaaexposition.org and clicking on the "Register Now" ticket. The 2010 Event will feature: Th
Read more…A Very Special Barista
I was sent an email from Gina at Espresso Partners about a very special story about a fellow barista. I wanted to share her email and am excited to hear about Em's success given her special needs. Go Em! - Matt A Very Special Barista I had the ple
Read more…8000+ Members
Hey bX'rs! Today we topped 8000 active members, very cool. I am so thrilled with the community that has been developed here, and thank everyone for really shaping this site into what it is today. I hope everyone is enjoying bX and appreciate the supp
Read more…Barista in Kelowna
Dear Baristi, I am in the process to open a coffee house in Kelowna, BC - Canada. It should be ready by the end of January 2010 and I would be interested in finding a full time barista who would be able to do latte art. He/She needs to have a working
Read more…Annoying Mickey D's
I went through the Drive Thru this am and complained. They said they couldn’t do anything about it. So I wrote to Ronald McDonald myself: see below! Dear Ronald, It is not typical for me to complain and particularly so in writing, and never to
Read more…Caffeine
It goes without saying that one of the many reasons people drink coffee is due of the caffeine content in addition to the heavenly flavor. I realize that caffeine is a drug of sorts, and that (similar to everything else in life) moderation is key. I
Read more…Michigan Partner
Dear Coffee Lovers, I am living on the west coast for the time being working for a very well respected coffee company. I am planning on moving back to my hometown in MI within the next 12 months. I have been working on biz plans and have been workin
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