moving this from Panini & gelato chat: I would like input on Gelato display... We are looking to buy the Master-Bilt Gelato case. Made in the USA parts and service readily available. We would have loved one of the Italian models but couldn't justify
Read more…Would anyone care to share how they choose to store their green beans? I'm a roaster starting out and I've been reading voraciously. I see how temperature and humidity play a role, how surrounding smells play a role, etc...but so far no suggestions a
Read more…Interesting article. Check out today's New York Times (12/27/08): http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/27/us/27barista.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=milletto&st=cse
Read more…i'm in need of some new seasonal drinks.... anyone have any ideas???
Read more…Great shape Coffee Shop manager POS check it out on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=180312942861 interested call Brendan 503-750-5493 The license is not transferrable:(
Read more…I'm trying to take a close look at our waste on espresso and wanted some help from others who may have solved this issue. We use a super jolly manual in the usual way (grind, dose, settle, up-dose, level, tamp) but always have a 10/15 gram pile of w
Read more…First, I want to say thank you to EVERYONE who's offered some kind of advice. What's better Foam or Paper hot cups? What kind of fatigue mat do you recommend... Those of you in the North Carolina area can you give me the name of a local paper distr
Read more…How can we coffee retailers survive this scary recession?It's here and we all know what we have to do: cut costs and add revenue. Let's use this exchange for what it's perfect for! If you have a product or a promotion or something that's working to a
Read more…Does anyone on here play Halo 3 on xbox live? It would be cool to pwnz n00bz with some fellow baristas =P
Read more…A confluence of events of the past several weeks has led me to be increasingly interested in teas. I've been taking a pretty simple approach so far - water off the boil into a mug containing a tea bag... steep using "the force" or until I remember to
Read more…Temple Coffee is located in Downtown Sacramento. Highly accolated far and wide, Temple has been serving Sacramento the finest s.o. spro, high grade tea, and hot baristas since 2005. Come in, hang out, have a french press, and kick it with the coolest
Read more…My wife and I are heading up to PDX next week and need a place to stay the night of the 30th. Any barista couch surfers out there? We'd love to talk coffee and drink a beer with you, although just a sip for Jen as she is pregnant. Thanks!
Read more…I'm interested in what other folks are doing for capps to-go. Right now, we do a 10-oz for singles, and a 12-oz for doubles (don't worry, we're using regular demitasses for for-heres). Obviously, this creates some problems: most of our customers know
Read more…Very pleasant cafe located just back from the ocean in Raumati, 1 hour north of Wellington. Well made flatwhites, big, big breakfasts and a range of cakes that are par excellent. Summer is a great time to visit (Dec to April) when you can sit outside
Read more…I am looking for someone who knows how and has processed Liberica coffee. I need to know more about the drying of the beans and hulling of the parchment skin. Can anyone help, or give me a contact that can help?
Read more…I thought this was an interesting post on MyStarbucksIdea.com as it is from a customers point of view. Here on bX I feel we are primarily b2b (barista2barista). :) Many of us talk about how customer education, and spending time with the customer is
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Hello All, My name is Erica Green, I will be relocating to the Bay Area in January of 2009 and am in search of a job at a cafe focused on/obsessed with quality coffee. I am an experienced barista and manager who continually strives for excellence a
Read more…So I work at Dunn Bros. Coffee in MPLS, MN. I'm hoping you can help me troubleshoot our espresso or give me ideas that might help to make it taste better. we use a blend of roughly 80% Colombia 20% Sumatra I've heard that our coffee ranges in the u
Read more…Hi everyone, I have a question. Recently one of my baristas told me she was frustrated because when she empties the portafilter, the coffee falls apart rather than coming out in a solid cake. At first I suspected it was the grind. I pulled a shot and
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