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Shots Over Ice?

So in brief, we are in a bit of a debate over should shots be poured over ice when making iced lattes and mochas, etc. I have always been of the mind that the best way to make any iced espresso drink was to lower the temprature slowly in an attempt

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SCAE Ireland

The Irish Chapter of The Speciality Coffee Association of Europe are pleased to announce the new machine sponsor for the next three years incorporating the Irish Barista Championships for 2009, 2010 and 2011. The new sponsor is CMA ASTORIA who will

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Milk Temperature

Working in the industry for a few years now, if there is anything that comes second nature in espresso making it would be steaming milk. BUT i find such variation in temperature of a) the initial stretching phase, and b) the finished product from sh

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Interviews

Stop me if there's already a hidden thread on this topic . . . We're getting ready to do some hiring at the espresso cart, what are some key interview questions you all have used? How about some other techniques to find that hidden coffee geek who's

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