Hello I'm heading down to do some solo backpacking through Argentine and Chile. Starting out in Santiago. I was simply wondering (hoping) somebody had some interesting coffee contacts/recommendations for me while I'm down there. Any shops and whatno
Read more…In your retail-commercial setups, how do you deal with brew temperature changes......... or do you...... if you have coffees that have different recommended/ideal brewing temperatures? This assumes you don't have a multi-group machine with individual
Read more…can anyone tell me (roughly, because i know we don't know with all certainty) when the goats first danced? i mean, when was coffee first discovered?
Read more…Are you thinking on a sumer o a few weeks job outside the U.S.? At our shop we always need an extra and expirenced hand. We are located in Guadalajara, Jalisco. MEXICO We are a prety unique and "indie" caffe
Read more…Chestnut Hill Coffee Co. opened its doors in October 2005 when longtime Seattle restauranteur Sultan Malikyar decided to fulfill his vision of bringing an authentic northwest espresso bar experience to Philadelphia. Legendary Master Barista John Horn
Read more…Hi all, if anyone know how to add the flavoring oils to fresh roasted coffee beans , i would appericate knowing. i contract out the flavored beans - but, i have sent to companies and got samples that have no directions on how much to use. Different s
Read more…I'm a bit curious I tried the search function but found nothing on this topic. How do you guys go about developing your taste palette? As often as I can, I cup as much coffee (and pull as espresso) as possible. Some coffee is easier to distinct betw
Read more…Hey coffee gang! :) I think I'm paying way to much on paper cups! Can anybody give me any good cup suppliers and java to go box suppliers. I worked with SYSCO and they were crazy high. Currently with Belmont but it seems almost every month my cup pri
Read more…just invested in some cafetto milk frother cleaner aaaand some urnex grindz grinder cleaner. anyone familiar with these product? have any tips? how to's? what not to do's? :)
Read more…I have an idea, I have some really nice shirts that we use for marketing. I think it would be cool to trade a few for some of your shirts. Good or bad?
Read more…naturally the most appropriate time to quit your wonderful job at phoenix coffee and move to chicago is in the middle of winter, in the middle of a recession, so here i am. i'm moving to chicago this weekend (i've gotta keep it in the midwest, son),
Read more…I am just wondering how you all handle the people who come in just to hang out or have a meeting without purchasing anything. They also have no intention of purchasing anything and get insulted when you suggest they need to buy something.
Read more…I work at a coffee shop in central Wisconsin, and lately some of the customers and employees have been getting bored with our bean selection. For our espresso we use a La Vazza bean (not sure what roast at the moment) but since it comes from a vendor
Read more…Hi all, I am trying to set up a taste trial with four of the five basic taste, i.e. sweetness, bitterness, sourness and saltiness. The goal is to have four 'strengths' of the four tastes (16 in total) in small tasting cups, in random order, and lett
Read more…Hi, I'm planning a brief trip to Bolivia; any tip/suggestion will be highly appreciated!!! Best regards, Federico
Read more…Does anyone offer incentives to staff when certain sales goals are met? What are they and does it work?
Read more…Good Day Coffee Professionals, I would like to ask for your opinions on the topic of Guest Use Computers for use in in coffee shops and cafes. What are the features and expectations you would want in a computer you are providing for customers to us
Read more…Yes I know this topic has undoubtably been visited more then a few times, but I'm going to post anyway, so lets visit it once more. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any decent places for barista training within the Great Lakes region? Maybe so
Read more…Wonderful shop in San Luis Obispo Ca. Great coffee and food. All the pastries baked on site and awsome staff.
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