Hey guys I have a Divina Automatica Deluxe espresso machine and im having trouble getting good pressure out of the wand and cannot get milk to foam. Im setting up a little coffee stand at an event this weekend with close to 300 people. Do you think I
Read more…Hi, I'm a student at MATC. I'm working on a marketing degree and plan on graduating this spring. I'm currently doing an internship and I need to learn as much as I can about WIFI useage in specialty cafes. I was hoping someone would like to discuss W
Read more…Hey all bXers. Make sure you become a fan of bX on Facebook. I'll be posting little blurbs there and it's yet another good way for us all to stay connected. Thanks, Matt
I am looking to get a grinder for home, but I don't have a ton of money to shell out. I have been trying to look into reliable hand mills and have noticed a lot of people using the Skeleton mill by Harion. Is it adjustable? What are the burrs like? I
Read more…I wanted to tell you about a project I am involved in that will soon be making a big splash in Brooklyn. It's a unique concept and we hope to raise the bar and set the "Standard" for sustainable, green and local business practice within a retail coff
Read more…Hey folks, I'm currently looking at a great location for a shop I want to open in my town. The place is 3000 sq. ft. and the asked rent is $2500 p/month. It's located 1 block from the downtown business district, a corner lot with easy access and grea
Read more…OK, I don't know how to write apps for the iPhone, I'm just saying it would rank up there with brewing shots directly into my mouth... Any takers? I've got a pound of our best single origin freshly roasted and shipped to your door if you can throw on
Read more…Hands up who in here actually knows the specific percentages of origins that comes in the blends they are supplied? (Presuming you buy off a roaster) This thrilled me as a hot topic after I purchased an already established cafe that was using, let'
Read more…I've always tried my darnedest to keep my espresso hoppers full - I was told in training that the gravity of the espresso in the hopper affects the grind. Lately, however, I've been wondering if this is true. Does the espresso level in the hopper aff
Read more…Jeremiah Joe Coffee is located at 807 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL. Just southwest of chicago. Open mon-thurs 6am-9pm, fri-sat 6am-10pm, and sunday-8am-5pm. Stop by if your in the area, its really good!
Read more…Business Owner Offers Hope to One Lucky Entrepreneur And It Could Be You! Pacific County, Washington Natalie Morgan, owner of The Cool Cow Coffee Company in Naselle, closed its doors for good, after the town’s most recent disaster. Ms. Morgan had ow
Read more…I am hoping to start a coffeehouse by the end of summer. I am currently deciding on what services, menu items, seating, etc, to offer my customers. I am also considering what equipment to use. What's the one thing you would never do? If you have mor
Read more…Today I have the privilege to come home to Goodbye Blue Monday coffee and tea. I grew up in Northfield, but Blue Monday didn’t become my home until I went away to college and needed the place of refuge and good coffee. There is a difference today tho
Read more…We are thinking of buying one for catering gigs. Anyone using on in a small shop or for catering. We are thinking of doing engagements with up to 300 guests and from what I see the GS/3 could handle that volume. Any thoughts or personal expirience?
Read more…I have several customers going to the Hawaiian islands for a couple of weeks and asked if I knew any good roasters. Sadly, I have never educated myself on the wonderfulness of Hawaiian coffee and I would appreciate any input as to where they should g
Read more…The Celtic Up Coffee House in Tullahoma, TN is now Open for Business! THANK YOU! fellow Barista exchangers for all the help. More later if the crowd ever slows (it didn't yesterday).
Read more…So I'm just looking for some enlightenment on the whole topic. Not trying to glorify instant coffee because to be quite honest, I have no desire to try it. Especially the Sbucks stuff. My room mate recently bought it. I didn't care because I expecte
Read more…I've been getting some great compliments on what music's been playin while i work lately. Most recently, Neutral Milk Hotel, the Left of the Dial comp, and Camper van Beethoven. Any other customer favorites out there? Maybe springtime just brings out
Read more…We are in the process of setting up a cafe/espresso bar and I really want a black coffee card / loyalty card / reward card. Obviously a stamp is impossible on a black card so I am trying to find a punch in the shape of a coffee cup or something but h
Read more…Does anybody have any tips on where to get good coffee in or around Honolulu? Going next week.
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