Hey everyone, I'm heading to Birmingham, AL this eve and am in search of a great cafe(s) for a cup or three. So far I've come up with Primavera but wanted to hear the thoughts of those in the know. Can anyone offer tips about great roasters/cafes to
Read more…If anyone in Atlanta has a 53 mm tamper they can loan us for the duration of the SCAA, I'd be most grateful. We arrived without our own and they're in short supply. Can provide a complimentary pass to the show. Please contact me at sobrien@myespressi
Read more…I am meeting tonight with the man who owns the space (currently an office) I would really like to open in. We are doing a full walk-through and I am trying to come up with a list of questions to ask him. He did most of the work (walls, plumbing, etc.
Read more…Got into Atlanta earlier today and am really getting excited for everything. If you are in ATL, or when you get here, let us know on here. Yeah? No? Off to check out Octane, then I think we are heading over to Spoon for dinner tonight. -bry
Read more…I am doing an MBA class project assessing Business-to-Business online visibility of 2 coffee machine producers (Gaggia and Reneka). I’ve enjoyed reading your blog posts and was wondering if you could help me to learn more on this topic: like names of
Read more…If you listen to Morning Edition, keep an ear out for the USBC Champion Mike Phillips this morning; the segment was their "final word" before the hour.
Read more…we have noticed a design flaw with the creamer pitchers we use at the shop...there's a little gap between the vaccuum bottle lining and the plastic shell and cream has gotten trapped in there. We've tried soaking them overnite in purocaff, immersing
Read more…I'm looking for some new Cupping Spittoons for my cupping room. Does anyone know where I can find any for sale online that don't cost $700 each? Or does anyone want to make a couple for me?
Read more…Hi Everyone, We have been open for a couple weeks now(fantastic response from local community!) and have our grand opening scheduled for the end of the month. Any advice/suggestions on how to make it a huge success?? Things we should do, shouldn't d
Read more…When my shop opens, i'd want to display the work of local artists. Any suggestions on how to find local artists to display in your shop? What agreements have been made between you and the artist?
Read more…So we have a problem at work. Our espresso has aged only 4 days past it's roast date. So the shots are coming out tasting not so good... They are really bright and bitter. The shots start to drop at the right time (around 9 seconds) but they blonde m
Read more…I got this crazy notion to start a Facebook page for my coffeehouse, once it's open, and using the Facebook to announce specials, maybe passwords that get a 5% discount on something, updates, etc. Lots of the kids, and the parents too, I guess, use F
Read more…I would like to share some valuable information regarding the amount of used during harvest and post harvest coffee production. Since the World Water Day in Portland was a success, I believe more detailed information regarding the link between this e
Read more…This great espresso machine has been lovingly cared for. Maintained daily. Was used in our specialty coffee business for 1 year before closing. NEEDS A GOOD HOME!!! Please see photo of product plate for model details. Thank you for your inquiries.
Read more…Unfortunately I can't make the 1hr drive to Intelligentsia on Sunset Drive very often. Thankfully, a new independent coffee shop opened not too long ago in Santa Clarita called the Railroad Cafe - conveniently located next to the Newhall Metrolink st
Read more…I don't know what's going on with everyone else,...but I'll be streaming the WBC at my cafe, Mokas Cafe and Coffee Bar. We're working on a couple things, so I'll be updating times, etc, etc as we go along. I'd love to get some people together to talk
Read more…Milwaukee, more specifically ? My boyfriend got a job at Anodyne Roasting, & I'm moving out there in two weeks. I'm looking for a barista position out there. I applied at some Alterras, I talked to Brett from Roast, as well. Anyone ? Thank you :}
Read more…We are setting up pour-over bar and need a hot water dispenser. Why in the world these things are so expensive new, when all they do is heat water, is a mystery to me. I even sell Curtis equipment and my wholesale price is more than a digital brewer.
Read more…This is our shop in Fillmore, CA. More later, just setting this up.
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