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Roaster Training.
Cultiva Coffee Roasting Company in Lincoln, Nebraska is offering free roasting, cupping, and barista training. Travel expenses and lodging are at your own expense, but the education in free. Our only requirement is that you submit a request to Cultiv
Read more…Are you an espresso caterer in Portland?
If you are, and are willing....I would sure appreciate the privilege to shadow you at an event/occasion. I am visiting PDX from Anchorage, Alaska on August 6 and 7. I will happily be free labor for you! I am researching starting my own business here
Read more…Novice Interested in Learning in Europe
Hello to all of you coffee lovers out there! Let me be frank, I am a chef, not a barista and my cofffee knowledge is limited, but I would love to learn anything anyone wants to teach me about this wonderful ingredient. I am planning a culinary trip t
Read more…Fortified coffees and Spirits
I have great memories of being young and watching my parents make Drambuie coffees...brewing a double strength dark blend, adding the spirit, and pouring some vigorously shaken heavy whipping cream over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
Read more…Competition: Does Privilege drive Performance?
In the past two years, while competing regionally and nationally, I have begun to wonder what really drives the success of a competitor in terms of preparation and capability. Many people spend countless hours prepping for competition with hundreds (
Read more…Nuova Simonelli 2 Group Aurelia for sale OR a La Marzocco Linea AV 2 group
Here's the situation: I operate a roasting company. I buy/lease equipment out to potential cafes. I purchased a brand new Nuova Simonelli 2 Group Aurelia , set up for competition, smart wand and all the goodies. The shop has not opened yet, and they
Read more…Great opportunity to start your espresso/coffee business today $6800
self contained espresso coffee cart - fully equipped with refrigerator- water pumps, Four 5 gallons water tanks, one 8 gallon-reservoir tank- pressure pump. all in good condition. Espresso machine- La sanmarco - Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine-With
Read more…Coffee Shop for sale
A locally owned franchised coffee shop for sale in Parkland/Spanaway, Washington area for sale. Open for over two years. Great potential!! Serious inquiries only, please. E-mail: coffeeshopowner2007@gmail.com or call 253-226-4344. Thanks so much!!
Read more…Home Espresso Machine - Francis Francis or Starbucks Barista?
I am new to the industry and really don't know that much about espresso machines in general let alone home espresso machines. I have to picked out two that I like, the Francis Francis x5 and the Starbucks Barista (complete opposite machines in my opi
Read more…Science behind French Press (and other hand brewing methods)
We recently started brewing all of our coffee with a French press and we've noticed an immediate improvement to the quality of our coffee. The improvement is no surprise, but I would like to educate our customers to why the taste has improved via the
Read more…siphon filters
I have been using a yama siphon 5 cup brewer and like the results. The difficulty I am having is keeping the filter clean. Even after soaking in it in really hot water, I feel all of my extractions have the faintest hint of dirty coffee equipment. I
Read more…Growing Arabica as a houseplant?
Hi, I was given this Coffee plant as a Christmas present from a coworker. Anyone out there grow coffee plants at home? Care to share tips or pictures? Tim
Read more…Denver Coffee Shops
I'm going to Denver, Col this summer and am going to start researching shops in the area to visit while I'm there. However, are there any suggestions? Musts? First time I'm ever going there and I want to be able to experience as much as I can.
Read more…SO Espresso Yirgacheffe
Hey guys, I decided to try some Ethiopian that was roasted fairy light through the 'spro machine and got mixed results. This was roasted for syphon or plunger use and I don't like the outcome of it through the 'spro. I get a nice coloured extractio
Read more…I need a bunch of coffee facts
Hi Everyone, I need a bunch of short coffee facts. They can be serious, funny, whatever as long as they are short and true. Thanks
Read more…Organic coffee posts 'surprising' North American growth in 2008
"Organic coffee imports to the United States and Canada posted a surprise 12 per cent volume increase in 2008 year-on-year because of health consciousness and customer habit, the North American Organic Coffee Industry Survey said Tuesday." Interesti
Read more…Looking for a new grinder… What are the best deals out there?
I have a Rancilio grinder that has done its time… Now I’m looking for a new grinder for the shop, and hoping for some direction. Looking for a great grinder that will last for a while and also looking for the best deals out there.
Read more…Cafes tour in the Seattle area
Cafes tour in the Seattle area Hi. BX baristas~ I am barista in South Korea. I am planning to Café tour start on this Saturday. I am going to fly from South Korea to Vancouver first and go to Seattle area. Do you know of any other good roaster cafes
Read more…Chemex and French Press Supplier
any suggestions on where to get good pricing on Chemex drip brewers and Bodum french presses? I'm looking to order several of each for retail and for in house but haven't been able to find a good supplier.
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