We started out using Bodum presses which tend to crack on the bottoms . Then they quit making them -and they are working on a new plastic model. We purchased some GSI presses that work ok - but their "new improved "style has even more problems. What
Read more…Hi all, Can anyone let me know from their experience if the Ethiopian FTO Oromia makes a decent SO espresso? If not what are your recommendations? Thanks
Read more…Even though Michigan is pretty depressed right now and I know a lot of places aren't hiring, I thought I'd ask anyway. If anyone needs a barista, roasting or baking assistant, food prep help or whatever...as long as it's in a quality-focused cafe aro
Read more…today has been really boring, anyone have any luck with business?
Read more…What software or system do you use to track expenses? I am trying to decide what software to purchase for bookkeeping. We use a payroll service for employees and already have agreat system for tracking sales, it's just the expenses part. should I jus
Read more…Ok, so this customer has come in everyday now for the past four days, (she has worn the same clothes everyday) she comes in, orders a sandwich, grabs the remote for the tv and proceeds to make herself at home for the next five hours, monopolizing the
Read more…anyone ever do a self insulation on a boiler if so what did you use. not sure if anyone else has heard of this but its called aerogel (made by/for Nasa??) but seems like it would save lots of power and prevent temp flux as well.
Read more…I am a former shop manager and 6 year barista relocating to the Detroit area and looking for work. I'll take anything from full time to one day a week, as long as I get to be around coffee! Have tamper, will travel! -Rachel
Read more…I've been trying to understand the interaction of heat and the mineral content in water in espresso machine boilers, the dreadful scale. It seems that the most typical prevention of scale involves water treatment, but proper extraction requires some
Read more…I am trying to find this part, so far the only place I have found is Espressoparts.com. I only need the hood (The part is available as a complete entity for about 100 bucks, I just need the hood. So is the above mentioned part the right one?? Oh I ha
Read more…A friend asked me what machine would be good for mobile operation. At this point, I think they are exploring a single group machine. I've heard reports of success using the Nuova Simonelli Oscar, was referred to the Epoca but didn't get good review f
Read more…Have a job opening in Atlanta that we need filled. See job postings - barista, Atlanta. Thank you!
Read more…Coffee HQ is a dynamic mobile espresso bar serving the best range of espresso, teas and Italian sodas.
Read more…Well it broke on Tuesday, I figured out it was the Flow Meter lid, found it on Espressoparts.com and it arrived today. (Can you tell I just downed a double.) I am psyched, the guy that worked on this machine before we bought this business was overpri
Read more…We have seen a couple articles in Canada and now this one in the Seattle Times about those who are opening/succeeding during a rocky economic climate. I feel that we will see some retailers fail during these times, but it also can open some doors fo
Read more…Hi, I have a coffee shop that is part of a franchise. I have been trying to sell it for a year and half with no luck. Corporate has helped steer a few interested parties our way. I am now trying to sell it on my own. I have listed it here before and
Read more…Anyone ever have a roaster exhaust stackhead installed incorrectly? If so, Roast magazine is looking for photos. Thanks for your help.
Read more…I opened a new case of Vitasoy organic original today and began steaming with it and IT SUCKED. I have been using the same product since we opened and have gopne through dozens of cases of the stuff and the new packaging MUST include a new recipe and
Read more…Our managers and other interested staff get together every month to talk coffee outside of "work" (surprise!). Specifically, we've been watching films that deal with coffee or the coffee industry. I'm hoping that some of you folks out there could sug
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