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Hey guys check out this article about the new cafe we just helped set up. Northwest herald article
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World Barista Champions at one place!
This year at Wonderful World of Coffee that will be held in Cologne, Germany, just after WBC in Atlanta, we all will have an opportunity to enjoy at all other championships such as latte, good spirits, ibrick, cupping... But more interesting in a way
Read more…Church Cafe
Hi friends Our church is embarking on the lofty goal of changing our gym into an awesome cafe! Has anyone out there done this or know poeple who have? I would love advice, comments, suggestions, etc. Thanks so much! - Marcie
Read more…NERBC Results
Hey people! I'm trying to get the low-down on the results for the NERBC, but can't find them anywhere! If you have any info on the order for the top 6 competitors, I would love it if you could post it on here. Thanks! ~Anna
Read more…Espresso Blends
What beans make up your favorite espresso recipe? Come on guys...give it up! For me - I've been toying around with these: Columbian - 50% Ethiopian Yirga Cheffe - 20% Sumatra - 20% Guatemalan - 10% What do you like???
Read more…Growing Coffee in the Domincan Republic
I am curious if anyone knows any growers in the DR or has any knowlegde of the green bean business from the DR.
Read more…Haitian Coffee Growers
So...I know that there is some pretty good coffee grown in Haiti...simply from being there and tasting it. However, I would like to know if there are any direct trade companies I can get in contact with that work with farms in Haiti...I am also inter
Read more…french press oui oui or no no?
instead of drip/brewed coffee, we feature french press. i need some clarification. we use bonjour/bodum 48oz presses. 1st off... what's the standard tbl spoon to oz ratio for french press/etc? b--is there a different tbl spoon to oz ratio depending o
Read more…Espresso To Go?
Sometimes we get a request for espresso "to go." We just pour it into a heated 8 oz paper cup, since that is the smallest size cup we carry. However, the presentation of espresso to go in an 8 oz cup is not very attractive. We don't encourage espress
Read more…Tables, sizes and shapes
We are planning on using square or rectangle tables that could be be put together for bigger groups. I was just wondering what type, size & shape of tables you use and why. We are an upscale coffee house with a more restaurant feel to the decor. Even
Read more…Adding protein powders
One of the questions I've been getting a lot lately since we're thawing out in Iowa...thank goodness, is people asking if we can add protein to our smoothies. We don't have this yet, but I am looking into it. I've been messing around with it but I pe
Read more…Latte art in the busiest shift
When Business is crazy busy, I'll steam in a bigger pitcher, then pour the appropriate amount of steamed milk into a preheated 20 ounce pitcher to do my art. I am self taught and never received any tips on what to do. What does everyone else do when
Read more…Power to the Americano?
Is it conceivable to drop drip brewing in favor of single origin americanos? What are the draw backs to this over other cup at a time brewing systems?
Read more…cappuccino question
Hi All, I am opening a second cafe, and we are really trying to move toward customer education in the way of traditional sized cappuccino's (5-6oz) and lattes (traditionally 5-6oz, but up to 12oz.). We don't want to be militant about our size offerin
Read more…Mercy Corps Retail Location
Mercy Corps is pleased to offer a lease opportunity for a unique café space in its new global headquarters building at SW Ankeny Street and First Avenue in Portland’s historic Old Town Chinatown neighborhood. Be a part of Mercy Corps’ new global hea
Read more…Advanced Procedures for Testing Espresso
We've just gotten our new crop in from the farm, and I was talking with Johnny (our roaster) about espresso blend development. I'm curious what different methodologies people use in testing new espresso blends. In the past I've only adjusted grind f
Read more…NERBC/MARBC Article
Got this link from Rich @ Aldo's blog: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09029/945250-34.stm
Read more…NERBC
Hi All, Was wondering if there's anyone out there going to or participating in the upcoming competition in Pittsburgh.
Read more…Show us your cafes' menu!
I don't mean a photo of your menuboards - I want to see how all your drinks are presented and defined - I'm curious about the variation around the world. So, this thread is for everyone to post some pictures of their coffees - latte/cappucino/etc and
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