Stauf’s is in Columbus, Ohio serving wholesale, retail, and mail-order customers throughout the country. Since we opened in 1988, our business has been built on providing the highest quality Arabica coffees, and we do our best to communicate this pas
Read more…After visiting a couple of espresso bars today in NYC, I noticed timers on the grinders. We have a Mazzer Super Jolly and want to put a timer on it. Can anyone recommend where I can find one? Thanks
Read more…Hi I am learning to be a barista, I would like to know which syrup do you like most and if there are different brands which flavor do you prefer fot the particular brand. Also if you have any signture drink recipes that you could share it will be gr
Read more…First things first, there is no Cuban coffee in the US market. In fact, the last time I was in Cuba, I was told that the coffee most available came from Bulgaria...??? No negative here, just clarifying. When one of my brothers from Cuba visited our
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Read more…If you were at Coffee Fest Chicago, you probably already know. Roast Coffee Company is holding a Barista Jam Friday, March 6th at 6:00pm. This will be THE alternative to the USBC. We'll be streaming the USBC live in the café. Schedule of events incl
Read more…So during this economic downturn and over the summer here in Oz, I have been increasing my market share by getting my staff out on the street and sampling our drinks... ... I see it that when I'm on a street with 12+ other cafes, I need people to kn
Read more…The point of this discussion is to find out if any of you play Cafe Games? For Example: Choose a drink, Decaf, soy, latte, extra hot and the first person to take an order for one gets a bonus. Here is the latest game we are currently playing: (Needs
Read more…Does anyone know if it is possible, and if so - how difficult, to switch a roaster (such as a Ambex YM-2) from Natrual Gas to Propane? Know of one for sale that is Natural and would like to have it be a bit more mobile until a permanent location coul
Read more…Darth Vader has been re-born. We have enough donations now to replace the Darth Vader piggy bank, thanks to the following for your contributions: Terry Z @ Espresso Parts Matt M @ American Barista Coffee School/Barista Exchange Jay @ Dillanos Jeff G
Read more…Three shops, i saw the Two in Borough Market. They roast on site and first place i have seen pour-over in a shop. Oh... And stinking busy!
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I was talking to a customer yesterday about teas. Somehow we started talking about Rooibos. I pronounce it Roy bus. She said, "oh that's how you say it. I heard it called differently" Which she couldn't remember how it was pronounced. So anybody know
Read more…I just acquired two kiosks located in hospital and adjacent professional building. 80% of customers are hospital staff. The thought is to create website to drive additional business to kiosks and expedite ordering process while employees are on break
Read more…Portland, OR (February 9, 2009) – Two new half-day latte art and sensory skills training workshops will be held concurrent with this year’s United States Barista Championship in Portland at the American Barista & Coffee School on March 5th.
And the winner of the Great Lake Regional Barista Competition is …. Scott Lucey Alterra Coffee Milwaukee, WI (pictured center) And the runners up are… #2 – Jesse Crouse, Intelligentsia Coffee, Chicago, IL (right) #3 – Trevor Corlett, MadCap Coffee,
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Read more…So here is the question. I know the best way to store the coffee in small increments. But what about in large containers when letting my espresso rest for 5 days? What should I use then? Rite now I am using those large white buckets. Is that a mistak
Read more…I just started working with my new machine, the la cimbali M22. I'm having a few issues that I'm sure is probably me but want to rule out other things I may be overlooking. I'm very new to the industry.......I grind my espresso, load the porta filter
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